University of Mary Nursing

University of Mary Nursing The Nursing Division exists to prepare nurses serve and to lead by fostering a Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine learning environment.

The Nursing Division exists to prepare nurses to serve the health care needs of people in the region and beyond without regard to race, creed, cultural background, or gender. By fostering a Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine learning environment, the Division supports the University mission to prepare leaders in the service of truth to be competent in the areas of spirituality and ethics, communication, critical thinking, and global stewardship.

And just like that… the journey begins!UMary Nursing faculty were proud to don our regalia for yesterday’s Wheat Ceremon...
09/06/2026

And just like that… the journey begins!

UMary Nursing faculty were proud to don our regalia for yesterday’s Wheat Ceremony, and welcome the newest members of the university family, our incoming freshman class! 💙

Our very own Sarah Berreth, MSN, RN was the University of Mary Regents Award recipient last spring and offered beautiful words of wisdom during the ceremony.

A new class. A new adventure. So much potential ahead! We can’t wait to watch these students learn, grow, serve, and flourish into the young men and women they are called to be.

Welcome freshman! We’re so glad you’re here! 💙

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶Chelsea Thurm was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota, and currently resides in Le Mars, Iowa. S...
08/29/2026

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶
Chelsea Thurm was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota, and currently resides in Le Mars, Iowa. She attended Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2024. She began her nursing career at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND, in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. She became Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified during her employment there. In March of 2025, Chelsea received an excellence award nomination from the legal representative of the risk management department for standing up for patient safety in the workplace. Chelsea is currently employed at the Dunes Surgical Hospital in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, working in their preoperative, post-anesthesia, and step-down units. Chelsea is anticipated to graduate in May of 2027 from the University of Mary with a Master of Science in Nursing Education degree. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys participating in a praise band at church and going on bike rides with her husband.

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶Cody Smith was raised in West Fargo, North Dakota, and currently resides in Moorhead, Minnesota. Co...
08/22/2026

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶
Cody Smith was raised in West Fargo, North Dakota, and currently resides in Moorhead, Minnesota. Cody began his career as a professional firefighter for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While working as a full-time firefighter, he attended the University of South Dakota, earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020. After earning his nursing degree, he and his family moved to Moorhead, MN, where he began working at Sanford Health. Cody’s nursing experience was through the Intensive Care Unit and Cath Lab, where he specialized in Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Neurovascular Intervention, and Interventional Radiology. He has also traveled and worked at multiple facilities in the Midwest as a Cath Lab nurse. Cody has earned his certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. In late 2023, he returned to Sanford Medical Center Fargo, where he is currently employed in the Cath Lab. Cody’s anticipated graduation with a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Mary is in May 2028. Cody’s free time is spent with his wife and three boys; they are an active family, either playing sports or engaging in outdoor activities.

🕯️ Carrying the Light Forward 🕯️A beautiful moment from our August 2026 BSN Pinning Ceremony at the University of Mary. ...
08/15/2026

🕯️ Carrying the Light Forward 🕯️
A beautiful moment from our August 2026 BSN Pinning Ceremony at the University of Mary. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and loved ones, our graduates gathered in the chapel with their Nightingale lamps lit, a timeless symbol of the light, compassion, knowledge, and service they now carry into the nursing profession.
As they leave the classroom and begin this next chapter, may they continue to let their light shine through every patient they serve, every family they comfort, and every life they touch.
Congratulations to the August 2026 BSN graduates! 💙 We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to all the ways you will make a difference in the world of nursing.
Go forth and let your light shine! ✨

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶🎉👏Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Jessie Pham, as she wraps up her final semester of study. Enjoy her s...
08/14/2026

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶
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Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Jessie Pham, as she wraps up her final semester of study. Enjoy her small sentiment as she prepares for her upcoming preceptorship and subsequent BSN degree conferral!

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶Briana Olson was born in Hettinger, ND, and raised in Scranton, ND, where she currently resides. Sh...
08/14/2026

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶
Briana Olson was born in Hettinger, ND, and raised in Scranton, ND, where she currently resides. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Dakota State University in 2023, graduating summa cm laude. Following school, Briana began her nursing career in the Intensive Care Unit, where she developed strong critical thinking skills caring for high-acuity patients. She transitioned to West River Health Services, a critical access hospital, in Hettinger, ND. In this role, Briana works in both the Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical unit as a charge nurse. Briana is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Mary with an expected graduation date of May 2028. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, dog, family, and friends.

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶🎉👏Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Merci Flynn, as she wraps up her final semester of study. Enjoy her s...
08/12/2026

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶
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Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Merci Flynn, as she wraps up her final semester of study. Enjoy her small sentiment as she prepares for her upcoming preceptorship and subsequent BSN degree conferral!

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶🎉👏Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Mary Carmichael, as she wraps up her final semester of study. Enjoy h...
08/09/2026

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶
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Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Mary Carmichael, as she wraps up her final semester of study. Enjoy her small sentiment as she prepares for her upcoming preceptorship and subsequent BSN degree conferral!
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Enjoy heartwarming, hands on learning highlights from Mary Nurses initial hospital clinical rotations. Thank you clinica...
08/08/2026

Enjoy heartwarming, hands on learning highlights from Mary Nurses initial hospital clinical rotations. Thank you clinical faculty and health system partners!!
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• I had the most fun learning about GI bleeds and how it can become such a serious condition if left untreated! It was interesting to connect what we learned in class to real patient care and to understand why early recognition is so important.
• a. My preceptor taught me that paying attention to the little changes in a patient's condition can make a big difference in the plan of care. Good communication and critical thinking are just as important as the physical skills we perform.
• I look forward to learning more about different GI disorders and continuing to build confidence with my assessments, medications, and clinical decision-making.
• My UMary faculty helped me understand why it is important to know the ‘why’ behind a disease process to help provide better, safer, and more holistic care for our patients. They encourage us to think beyond memorization and really understand what is happening within our patients.

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶🎉👏Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Jonas Nguyen, as he wraps up his final semester of study. Enjoy his s...
08/07/2026

🔶🔷Soon to be BSN, RN 🔷🔶
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Help us cheer Mary Nurse, Jonas Nguyen, as he wraps up his final semester of study. Enjoy his small sentiment as he prepares for his upcoming preceptorship and subsequent BSN degree conferral!

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