Practical Nurse Class Pinning Held in Bottineau

The Dakota Nursing program at Dakota College at Bottineau pinned Practical Nurse graduates fin Bottineau last week with seven graduates this summer. Dakota College at Bottineau’s practicum is a member of the Dakota Nursing Program, a consortium of community college nursing departments that work together to offer a common curriculum for a Practical Nursing Certificate and an associate in applied science in nursing.

With programs in Bottineau, Minot and Valley City, Dakota College at Bottineau works to meet North Dakota’s growing need for nurses by providing these degree programs at three locations. This summer’s Dakota College at Bottineau graduates at the Bottineau location are:

Left to right (photo attached): Alexi Hagen-Dugger (Westhope, ND), Jamie Foltyn (Lansford, ND), Ashley Dinsmore (Souris, ND), Terrence Williams (Bottineau, ND), Lauren Gust (Kramer, ND), Symantha Christenson (Bottineau, ND), and Kaylee Schell (Mylo, ND).

The program collaborates with medical centers across the state of ND where students gain practical experience. The nursing program has proven successful, as graduates consistently score higher than the national average on exit exams. Students will be taking their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam to become licensed to begin their career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.