School of Health Professions
Nursing
Our accredited BSN degree program prepares students with research-driven curriculum and clinical experience.
Gain real-world experience in numerous healthcare facilities that serve the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding area. All students complete more than 500 hours of clinical experience across the curriculum. Students may also participate in paid internships or additional clinical experiences through area employers.
Traditional Nursing Program Application
Questions? Call 218.299.3879.
Programs of Study
There are two accredited nursing tracks at Concordia:
- The traditional program is for students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.
- The accelerated program is for students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree with a non-nursing major. This 12-month, fast-track program begins in January and ends in December.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Concordia College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The baccalaureate degree nursing program is also approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Degree Requirements and Courses
94%
Nursing Pass Rate
five-year average
#1
Nursing Program in Minnesota (2024)
RegisteredNursing.org
23,075 Square Foot
State-of-the-art Facility
New 23,075 square foot facility
Traditional BSN Program
Obtain a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Concordia.
Accelerated BSN Program
A 12-month program for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree.
Featured Course:
NURS 405
School of Health Professions
Adult Health III
Dr. Jane E. Indergaard, DNP, RN & Dr. Virginia Liffrig, DNP, RN
I enjoyed how the instructors shared skills and knowledge that were tailored to our level. I had the opportunity to create care plans, learn about titrating critical medications, and read EKGs, which allowed me to practice critical thinking while integrating information from other courses. This course also helped me gain more confidence and communicate with patients and family members, which I will bring to my first job as a nurse.
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Brienna Timm '24
Nursing graduates are employed by a variety of companies, including:
Nursing Ranked #1
Concordia's nursing program was named the best in Minnesota for the second consecutive year.
Awards
Concordia was ranked the Best Nursing School in Minnesota by RegisteredNursing.org in 2023 and 2024.
Concordia's nursing program was awarded the Community Advocacy Award by Christian Adoption Services (CAS) in April 2019. The nursing program has had a partnership with CAS since Spring 2018. Representatives from the organization have served as guest speakers in the Family I Nursing course to raise adoption awareness among nursing students by discussing the history behind adoption, the process of adoption, and appropriate adoption terminology.
Learn about opportunities to serve in faith communities across the country.
Nursing Resources
Additional resources for current and incoming nursing students at Concordia.
Nursing
10 Min Read
Treating the Whole Person
Now a Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate student and oncology nurse in Seattle, Micah Ferden ’18 shares how Concordia’s nursing program still shapes him today.
8 Min Read
Nursing: The Nation’s Most Trusted Profession
Once a nursing student at Concordia, Dr. Tally Tinjum ’03 has come full circle as she teaches future nurses an individualized approach with patients.
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Interdisciplinary Case Study
Concordia students from a variety of healthcare-related disciplines, including nursing, collaborate and problem-solve a “real life” health scenario during one of the six yearly interdisciplinary case studies at Concordia.
Students are split into groups with a mix of different majors and review the health profile of the fictional patient, including all religious, social, and cultural aspects, as well as drug and herb interactions.
Each case study focuses on a different subject, such as coronary heart disease, mental health, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes mellitus, childhood disabilities, and public policy.
Concordia has won numerous accolades for work on the interdisciplinary case studies, including an award for nursing research from Sanford Health Nursing Symposium and a mention in North Dakota Nurse Magazine.