Q. How do I get started?
A. Applications for the Graduate School can be found here:
http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/html/programs.html. Once your application has been submitted and you are admitted to the Graduate school your application will be sent to the College of Nursing for review.
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Q. Can I apply if I am an RN with an Associate Degree?
A. Students with an Associate Degree in Nursing may enter this specialization through the RN to MS track. Please see the RN to MS program:
http://www.nursing.und.edu/ grad/RNtoMS.cfm
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Q. Can I apply if I have taken a statistics course?
A. We can admit students who do not have that requirement. You would be admitted "provisionally"--meaning that we would give you a time frame (usually 1-2 semesters) in which you would need to complete a stats course. Sometimes students apply and get admitted in the spring and then take a stats course in the summer, before starting the program in the fall. You can transfer in a stats course (check with graduate office) or take one of ours here at UND. There are two statistics courses being offered online. Psych 241- Introduction to Statistics and Econ 210 - Intro to Business & Economic Statistics. The classes are offered anytime and are not based on semester, refer to: http://www.conted.und.edu/correspondence/.
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Q. Are all applicants invited for interviews?
A. All submitted applications are reviewed by our admissions committee. All aspects of the application are thoroughly evaluated by the committee, including GPA, clinical experience, reference letters, and the personal statement. Interview offers are extended to those applicants the committee feels are most qualified.
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Q. What can I expect during the interview?
A. Interview maybe by phone. It will be approximately 30 minutes and there will be several faculty members participating.
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Q. Will I have to travel to campus during the program?
A. No All courses are online and faculty will make site-visits to you in your clinical.
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Q. Where can I do my practicum?
A. We will work with you to identify a qualified preceptor as close to your home community as possible, and you will work with them for the clinical experiences.
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Q. What are the Admission requirements?
A. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program. Graduates from non-accredited or foreign schools are evaluated individually; Undergraduate or graduate; statistics course; Minimum GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of baccalaureate study; Current RN licensure; Minimum of one year experience as an RN; Successful interview.
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Q. What is the anticipated cost for this program?
A. We are in the process of working on the ability to charge In-state rates for online programs. Please refer to: http://www.und.edu/dept/studentaccounts/html/ tuitionrates.htm this shows a full year of tuition for graduate students, there maybe additional fees per the Nursing College. In addition, students are charged a $500.00 Nursing Program Fee per semester. Additional information on the following graduate website: http://graduateschool.und.edu/
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Q. Am I able to transfer credits?
A. Graduate work is considered for transfer only on an individual basis and only after the student has completed satisfactory work in residence at UND. The transfer credits are approved by the student’s advisory committee and the Dean of the Graduate School and are included in the program of study for the UND graduate degree. Only those transfer credits will be recorded on the UND transcript. If you plan to include transfer credits in your program, make sure they can be applied to your degree. Up to 8 credits of eligible transfer work is acceptable with a grade of B or better.
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Q. When are applications being accepted?
A. We encourage you to apply no later than May 15th as admission is always for the fall semester. If space is available, later applications will be considered.
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Q. How do I apply to the public/community nursing program?
A. The application for admission to the Graduate Nursing program can be accessed and submitted to the UND Graduate School at http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/. You may also visit our website at http://www.nursing.und.edu.
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Q. Who do I contact the public/community nursing program for further information?
A. Call us toll free at 1-800-CALL-UND (1-800-225-5863). Calls can be transferred to the public/community nursing program or you can call us directly by the calling the Program Director at 701-777-4559 or the Program Secretary (701-777-4535).
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Q. How many letters of recommendation are required?
A. Three letters of recommendation are required for admission to the graduate school. At least one of these letters of recommendation should be from your current, direct supervisor.
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Q. How long is the program?
A. Full-time 4 semesters (Fall & Spring) or Part-time 8 semesters (Fall & Spring)
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