North Dakota's Career Builders Program Expands with Addition of Master’s in Nursing

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - As we all know, attending college comes with significant costs, particularly when pursuing a master’s degree.

The president of the North Dakota Nurses Association, Dr. Beth Sanford, stated that a bill recently signed by Governor Armstrong could alleviate some of these issues. The legislation includes a master’s degree in nursing within North Dakota’s Career Builders program. According to her, the high cost associated with such degrees frequently discourages potential students from applying, which contributes both to a scarcity of nurses and an even greater lack of nurse educators. Under this new measure, students' tuition fees or educational loans will be paid for if they pursue or complete their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), provided they agree to teach at least four yearly clinical credits while residing in North Dakota.

"I'm incredibly thrilled! People have been contacting me, asking 'When can I apply? When can I apply?' since they're eager to begin their master’s degree. This approach offers an exciting new method for attracting more individuals to the field of nursing education," explained Dr. Sanford.

She mentioned that students in the program have the option to use that financial support for tuition assistance or loan forgiveness towards obtaining their MSN.

Visit the Career Builders website for more information.