Nursing: Associate’s
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Reach new heights with the University of Jamestown’s Associate of Science in Nursing program. This innovative hybrid nursing program features flexible, online coursework and in-person clinicals in Fargo, ND.
Program Details
Earn your Associate of Science in Nursing from the University of Jamestown to kickstart your nursing career with an academically rigorous curriculum that prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. You will experience maximum support when you learn to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care from highly engaged faculty in a student-centered environment.
No need to move to Jamestown! This program is offered online with clinicals in Fargo, North Dakota. Plus, you can graduate in as few as 20 months!
Graduate with training and enhanced preparation.
In addition to offering comprehensive nursing programs, we also work closely with the region’s primary healthcare systems to ensure you build clinical experience and receive an education within immersive learning environments. Learn more about our Healthcare System Partnerships.
Also available:
The University of Jamestown offers specialized degrees that can help you grow personally and professionally. Learn about our other nursing programs.
Admission
For admission into the Associate of Science in Nursing program, you must meet the requirements below:
- High school diploma
- Official transcripts
- 2.5 GPA
Review our streamlined admission process for the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
To be considered for admission, you must apply and be accepted to the University of Jamestown prior to applying for acceptance into the nursing program and meet the following requirements:
- If you have not previously attended a college or university:
- A high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- If your high school or GED cumulative GPA does not meet the minimum 2.5 requirement but is at or above 2.25 (no rounding will be applied), and you meet all other program requirements, you may take the TEAS (Version 7.0). If you score 60% or above (no rounding will be applied), you will be considered qualified for admission.
- A high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- If you have previously attended a college or university:
- Submit all official transcripts of credit transfers to the Registrar’s Office before entrance into the nursing program
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- If your cumulative GPA does not meet the minimum 2.5 requirement but is at or above 2.25 (no rounding will be applied), and you meet all other program requirements, you may take the TEAS (Version 7.0). If you score 60% or above (no rounding will be applied), you will be considered qualified for admission.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UJ at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Jamestown Accelerated
3110 N. Central Ave., Ste. L-190
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically at OnlineAdmissions@UJ.edu
Benefit from UJ's connections with top-tier healthcare organizations.
Set yourself apart with a holistic nursing program that combines advanced nursing knowledge with hands-on healthcare experience. Ask us about tuition assistance from our healthcare partners!
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers, 2,900 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 540 active clinical trials, and nine world clinic locations around the globe.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is a regional medical facility providing inpatient and outpatient services to more than 55,000 people in the south-central region of North Dakota. Founded in 1929, JRMC has been serving the community and surrounding area of Jamestown for more than 85 years. Today, JRMC is a nationally recognized Level IV Trauma Center, fully equipped and professionally staffed. Their mission is to exceed expectations and be the difference in the lives of those they serve.
Anne Carlsen is a nonprofit organization that serves families and individuals with disabilities or delays from ages birth through adult. Their experienced staff provides compassion, training, services and support in communities across the region serving over 4,000 individuals yearly with physical locations in Fargo, Moorhead, Jamestown, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Minot and Bottineau. Anne Carlsen is tirelessly committed to nurturing abilities and changing lives.
SMP Health – Ave Maria is recognized as a leading provider of long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and transitional care services in southeast North Dakota. It is a Catholic healthcare ministry sponsored by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation and serves individuals of all faiths. They offer 100 skilled care beds, 10 of which are in private transitional care suites, specifically for individuals who require short-term therapy and/or recovery. The care team includes over 200 full- and part-time employees.
Why UJ for Nursing?
- Our small class sizes and clinical groups allow for more personalized support and discussion.
- We graduate nurses who are prepared to make a difference in our ever-changing healthcare system.
- We prioritize your success by providing outstanding faculty. Our clinical instructors also teach in the classroom for un-matched, hands-on experience.
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
UJ is proud of our state-of-the-art simulation lab, where nursing students gain real-life experience before entering the workforce.
Fully Accredited
The University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Student Outcomes
Use a clinical decision-making process to provide patient-centered care to diverse patients in all healthcare environments.
Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate healthcare services that promote optimum states of health and wellness.
Demonstrate professional behaviors of accountability and cultural humility when engaged in unselfish service to humankind.
Use quality improvement processes to improve nursing practice and care for patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
Apply technology and current evidence to support safe and effective patient care.
Curriculum
Required Coursework
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
– |
Semester 1 |
– |
HLTH 208 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I |
3 |
NRSG 101 |
Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
HLTH 209 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
– |
Semester 2 |
– |
MATH 102 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
HLTH 216 |
Microbiology |
3 |
NRSG 110 |
Fundamental Nursing Skills |
3 |
NRSG 106 |
Nursing Assessment Across the Lifespan |
3 |
– |
Semester 3 |
– |
PSYC 203 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
NRSG 131 |
Nursing Across the Lifespan I |
3 |
NRSG 134 |
Psychiatric Nursing |
3 |
– |
Semester 4 |
– |
PHIL 252 |
Ethics |
3 |
NRSG 233 |
Nursing Across the Lifespan II |
3 |
NRSG 232 |
Childbearing Family Nursing |
3 |
– |
Semester 5 |
– |
NRSG 244 |
Nursing Across the Lifespan III |
3 |
NRSG 247 |
Nursing Practice: Quality and Safety |
3 |
NRSG 248 |
Content Mastery and NCLEX Success |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 70
The Associate of Science in Nursing curriculum is comprised of 17 courses, totaling 70 credit hours. Embedded in the coursework are 90 hours of lab and 405 hours of clinical experience.
Licensure Disclosure Statement:
The University of Jamestown, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, is pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909- 2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaaccreditation@nln.org) no later than May 27, 2026.
The University of Jamestown’s Associate of Science in Nursing and Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing programs have received initial approval from the North Dakota Board of Nursing. 919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504.
Licensure Board Contact Information: National Council of State Boards of Nursing – State Licensure Board page.
All University of Jamestown licensure information: Professional Licensure Disclosures page.