RN Programs in North Dakota

Are you aware that Registered Nurses (RNs) in North Dakota can earn anywhere between $59,810 and $106,400 per year depending on their experience and employer? However, the average starting salary for RNs in North Dakota is around $79,190 annually. While this fact is quite remarkable, even more impressive is the fact that RN positions in North Dakota (and other states as well) are expected to increase by 19 percent over the next several years.

Requirements to Become an RN in North Dakota

Becoming an RN in North Dakota is basically a three-step process. The first step is to complete an accredited RN program. Currently, the minimum educational requirement for becoming an RN is to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). After earning your degree, the next thing you must do is complete both parts of the NCLEX-RN with passing scores.

If you receive passing scores on the NCLEX-RN, you will be deemed eligible to apply for a registered nursing license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Accredited RN Programs in North Dakota

Do you need help finding an RN program in North Dakota? All of the following accredited schools offer some of the best RN programs in the state:

1. Bismarck State College

   1500 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND 58506

   (701) 224-5400

2. Dickinson State University

   291 Campus Dr, Dickinson, ND 58601

   (701) 483-2507

3. Lake Region State College

   1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301

   (701) 662-1600

4. Minot State University

   500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707

   (800) 777-0750

5. North Dakota State College of Science

   800 6th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58076

   (800) 342-4325

6. North Dakota State University

   1340 Administration Ave, Fargo, ND 58105

   (701) 231-7395

7. University of Jamestown

   6000 College Ln, Jamestown, ND 58405

   (701) 252-3467

8. University of Mary

   7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504

   (701) 355-8030

9. University of North Dakota

   N/A, Grand Forks, ND 58202

   (701) 777-4174

10. Williston State College

    1410 University Ave, Williston, ND 58801

    (701) 774-4200

RN Job Outlook and Salary in North Dakota

North Dakota RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 10.4% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in North Dakota earn an average annual salary of $79,190 per year, equivalent to $38.0 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in North Dakota, and their average wage and salary, by area.

North Dakota Board of Nursing

The North Dakota Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in North Dakota for all nursing-related questions and concerns.