College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

Clinical experiences are an important part of preparing future health and human services professionals. At UND’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), a dedicated Clinical Placement team works with students, healthcare partners, preceptors and clinical sites to help secure placements and coordinate the details that make these learning opportunities possible. This month, we’re highlighting […]

Editor’s note: On October 6, 2026, The Conversation published an article authored by Jennifer Schlinger, clinical associate professor of Social Work at UND.  Jennifer Schlinger, University of North Dakota Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility’s address – and a long […]

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of September 30, 2026. Congratulations! Dr. Jennifer Schlinger wrote an article that article that was picked up by the Washington Post on October 4: How a Patient Advocate Could Help You Navigate Your Family’s […]

At UND’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), academic advising takes different forms across programs. Nursing students work with the Office of Student Services, while Social Work students are supported by a dedicated undergraduate academic advisor and graduate students work with faculty advisors. In Nutrition & Dietetics, faculty members serve as academic advisors for […]

The Deans Have a Plan! The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) and the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) are teaming up for this year’s CNPD + CEHD Homecoming Tailgate, and our deans are already making plans for a day! Join us before UND Football takes on Murray State for lunch, good […]

Join us in celebrating Homecoming 2026 with the University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines! UND Homecoming Week is scheduled for Sept. 28 – Oct. 3, 2026. We have a series of exciting events lined up to reconnect with our alumni and supporters. CNPD Homecoming Events Saturday, October 3 – CNPD’s Sweet […]

Whether you’re considering returning to UND, exploring a new career path, or simply curious about what’s happening in your field, our upcoming information sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about the programs and opportunities available through the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines at the University of North Dakota. Explore the sessions below to […]

Several CNPD faculty members were recognized for significant career milestones during UND’s Promotions & Tenure Recognition Dinner. Congratulations to Barb Kitko, Angie Muhs, Jennifer Schlinger and Shanna Urban, who were promoted to Clinical Associate Professor. Sheila Netz was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. June-Yung Kim received tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor. These accomplishments […]

A quilt is made of individual pieces, each with its own story, coming together to create something larger than any one square. That idea was at the heart of the University of North Dakota’s Year of Community in 2025-26. It now lives on in the UND Community Quilt, a campus-wide project that brings together 144 […]

This week, September 14–18, is Healthcare Simulation Week, an annual celebration recognizing the people and programs using simulation to strengthen healthcare education, improve teamwork and prepare future healthcare professionals for real-world practice. At UND’s Clinical Resource & Simulation Center (CRSC), located on the first floor of the UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, students […]