Nursing programs at Lake Region, Northland and UND adjust to fill workforce needs during pandemic
While most programs haven’t been able to expand in recent years and have been slightly affected by the ongoing pandemic, schools are still making adjustments to keep turning out nurses. 1:30 pm, Feb. 2, 2021 ×
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As North Dakota deals with an ongoing shortage of nurses across the state, local colleges and universities are adjusting their programs to continue to fulfill workforce needs in the midst of a pandemic.
North Dakota has been dealing with a nursing shortage for several years, particularly in rural parts of the state, as indicated in the Sixth Biennial Report on Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, released in January.
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded grants totaling more than $71,000 for five large-project orchard and garden grants.
“The North Dakota Community Orchard Project provides educational opportunities and fosters community spirit by bringing people together to plant and tend these orchards and gardens,” said Goehring. “The fruits and vegetables produced will benefit communities, schools and those in need.”
The grants were awarded to:
Dakota College at Bottineau: $19,495 to provide an orchard to utilize as hands-on learning for horticulture classes and other students
City of Garrison: $20,000 to provide an orchard to educate ag and FFA students
Tuttle Rural Innovation Center: $17,630 to provide an orchard to use for education for schools and the community and to provide fruit for senior meals and community members.
and, Health Professions, such as Nursing, Paramedic Technology, Allied Health and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Bottineau is not the only community served by Dakota College. CTE programming is also provided at Dakota College sites in Minot and Valley City.
Students who successfully complete a CTE program can enter the workforce in one or two years after earning a certificate or technical degree. The CTE programs of study may in turn provide opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials. In addition, some CTE-bound students decide to further their education by transferring to a four-year university.
There is a level of academic content and skill that is required for success in today’s career and technical careers. CTE provides comprehensive opportunities for students to develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy. Governor Burgum’s proclamation recognizes that students enrolled in CTE programs across North Dakota gain the academic, technical an
Devils Lake’s Shelby Beercroft makes college Dean’s List
Devils Lake Journal
DEVILS LAKE – Devils Lake’s own Shelby Beercroft was recently recognized as being one of the many who was recognized by Dakota College as making the Fall 2020 Dean’s List.
Dakota College at Bottineau recognizes students from the fall 2020 semester for their academic success. This academic success recognizes outstanding students who are investing time, energy and resources to becoming contributing members of society. Dean’s List students maintain a GPA of 3.5 and higher and the Honor Roll recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.0-3.49.
On Behalf of Devils Lake Journal, congratulations to Shelby Beercroft on your achievement.
ajohnson@minotdailynews.com
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A student on a past trip to Ireland with Dakota College at Bottineauâs study abroad outdoor photography class.
Clint Saunders, who is an online photography program instructor at Dakota College at Bottineau, dreams of travels that will be possible when the coronavirus pandemic is under control.
Last fall’s scheduled trip to Ireland with a group for an outdoor photography course had to be canceled due to the pandemic. A trip planned for this coming September is still on, though Saunders recognizes that it might have to be called off as well. Still, he is staying optimistic.