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Jen Koller

As the Chief Business Officer (or CBO) for the University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), Shawn Rosaasen oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the college. His role also includes financial planning and ensuring compliance, making him a critical part of the CNPD. This January, Shawn marks 10 years at UND. […]

The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) and its partners have published the Eighth Biennial Report on Health Issues for the State of North Dakota. The 2025 Report, required of the School’s Advisory Council per North Dakota Century Code, updates legislators and healthcare leaders on the current state of the health of North […]

Renee Colsch, Ph.D., RN, SCRN, CQ, juggles multiple roles within the nursing profession. Colsch serves as an Associate Professor and Graduate Core Coordinator at St. Catherine University, in St. Paul, MN, where she instructs and mentors future nursing leaders. Simultaneously, she contributes as a Nurse Scientist and Professional Development Practitioner Educator at the Minneapolis Veterans […]

  Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree have demonstrated abilities that benefit patients and healthcare providers. BSN education focuses on knowledge development, critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion. BSN-prepared Nurses benefit everyone 24% greater odds of surviving cardiac arrest An increase in BSN-prepared nurses was associated with greater odds […]

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of January 1st, 2025. Congratulations! The CNPD department of Nursing continues to collaborate and partner with the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Center for Rural Health in authoring Chapter 8 […]

Practice Clients Needed Students enrolled in the Health and Wellness Coach Training program at UND need practice clients! If you are interested in FREE health coaching sessions, contact program director, Anne Bodensteiner at anne.bodensteiner@und.edu. Coaching sessions begin in February 2025. What is health coaching? An opportunity to dive deep into your motivations, values, and strengths around […]

As Leader in Action McKenzie Moe has learned, UND’s flexibility and supportive community can help distance students thrive  Mckenzie Moe says her transition to remote learning has been smooth, allowing her to balance her academic life with her love for cooking, exercising and spending time outdoors. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today. Originally from Bismarck, McKenzie Moe’s […]

Curious if you can pursue a college degree and prepare for a future in military service? At the University of North Dakota (UND), senior UND nursing student and Army ROTC cadet Isaac Hallberg is doing just that. Through UND’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Isaac is developing leadership skills, building discipline, and preparing for a […]

Grand Forks, N.D. – The University of North Dakota (UND)  has selected Dr. H. Stephen Cooper, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW as its new Chair of Social Work. Cooper started at UND on December 31, 2024 as the Chair of the Department of Social Work serving the division of Academic Affairs & Provost Cooper is a Texan […]

  As we wrap up 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the many milestones and achievements that have made this year unforgettable. From welcoming new students, faculty, and staff to celebrating our graduates and marking the 40th Anniversary of the Children and Family Services Training Center, the University of North Dakota College of […]