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Meet the People Behind Clinical Placement at CNPD

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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 […]

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Research & Scholarly News | October 2026

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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 […]

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VIDEO: Dean Shogren and Dean Witte make CNPD + CEHD Homecoming tailgate plans

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Deans Shogren and Wittie sit down to plan the homecoming tailgate

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 […]

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Celebrate Homecoming 2026 with the CNPD

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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 […]

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What’s Next? CNPD Fall Information Sessions

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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 […]

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Meet the People Behind the Clinical Resource & Simulation Center

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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 […]

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UND Launches New Degree Programs, Expanding Opportunities in Nursing and Beyond

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by Joe Banish Published originally in UND Today. New bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs promise to fill positions vital to state’s workforce UND Aerospace’s helicopter fleet is pictured near its hangar at the Grand Forks International Airport. Photo by Windland Photography & Design. Four new degree programs have been launched at UND, all with an […]

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CNPD Research News | June 2026

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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of June 15, 2026. Congratulations! Dr. Steve Cooper, and co-authors, had an article, Rural voices on the opioid epidemic in Deep East Texas, published in the Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice […]

Jacob Warren, director of the UND Center for Rural Health, delivers the keynote address on stage.

Conference tackles challenges of health care workforce

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Jacob Warren, director of the UND Center for Rural Health, delivers the keynote address on stage.

Originally published in UND Today Strengthening North Dakota’s health care workforce is the goal of multiple programs at UND, speakers say at Dakota Conference on Rural Health   Jacob Warren, director of the UND Center for Rural Health, delivers the keynote address at the recent Dakota Conference on Rural Health. Photo by Jena Pierce/UND Center […]

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Celebrating Success: The 2026 RAIN Traditional Meal & Honor Ceremony

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RAIN Director Barb Anderson hugs a graduate

  On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program hosted its annual Traditional Meal & Honor Ceremony at the UND Memorial Union. Held annually since 1990, this event recognizes the incredible achievements of our Native American nursing graduates while celebrating vital cultural values, honor, and mutual support. […]