

Upon admission to the University of North Dakota as a pre-nursing student, you will be assigned an advisor from the Nursing Faculty. You may call or e-mail to find out who your advisor is.
For general application/admission questions contact:
Teri Wright
Admissions & Records Associate
(701) 777-4548
teriwright@mail.und.edu
For general advising questions contact:
Valerie Bauer
Academic Advisor
(701) 777-4541
valeriebauer@mail.und.edu
LPN's and RN's should contact:
Marlys Escobar
Director of Student and Alumni Affairs
(701) 777-4534
marlysescobar@mail.und.edu
To e-mail a specific advisor, please locate their name on the following page: Faculty & Staff



The Altru Health System Shadowing Program allows students and adults the opportunity to observe actual work in a health care career of their choice.
Each Shadowing experience is two hours in length. The shadow will be assigned to a staff member in the career field of their choice and will learn about educational requirements, career advancement, and daily duties within the job.
Eligibility: Students in grades 11-12 can participate. The program is available to college students and individuals who are interested in the health care field or are considering a career change. High school students must work through their school guidance counselor or principal, to coordinate an appointment by contacting the Shadowing Program Coordinator, (701) 780-5834. Other interested individuals should make direct arrangements with the Coordinator at the same number. Arrangements should be made at least three weeks in advance.

Marlys Kirkeby Escobar
Director Student & Alumni Affairs
LPN/RN Advisor
Marlys has a bachelor's degree in Social Work (1980). She has been employed at UND since 1980 and in the UND College of Nursing since 1986.
Email: marlysescobar@mail.und.edu
Valerie Bauer
Academic Advisor
Valerie has a bachelor's degree in Biology and a master's degree in Educational Leadership, both from UND. She has been employed at UND since 200 and at the College of Nursing since 2007.
Email: teriwright@mail.und.edu
Teri Wright
Admissions and Records Associate
Teri has a bachelor's degree in education. She has been employed at UND since 2007 and with the University System since 2003. Teri coordinates the admission process, audits student files for progression, answers advising questions, meets with prospective students, and works with chairs to develop course listings and schedules.
Email: teriwright@mail.und.edu
Beth Toay
Communications Coordinator
Beth attended East Grand Forks AVTI and earned a degree in Business. She has been employed at UND since 1987 and joined the UND College of Nursing staff in June 1995. She is the Communication's Coordinator for the UND College of Nursing and Secretary for the Student Affairs Department.
Email: bethtoay@mail.und.edu |