University of Mary Nursing

09/22/2026

Applications are now open for the Peru Service Medical Mission trip! Spend 10 days traveling the country of Peru while sightseeing and, most importantly, bringing much needed healthcare to underserved individuals. Reach out to Dr. Kanz, [email protected], for more information. This trip is open to all UMary graduate and undergraduate students as well as alumni!

09/22/2026

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶
Madelyn Christensen was born and raised in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, until her family moved to Fargo North Dakota, where she continues to reside today. She earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Rasmussen College in 2019, which started her nursing career in the operating room at Sanford Medical Center Fargo. While gaining experience in this role, she returned to Rasmussen College and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2021. Madelyn later advanced into a Registered Nurse Care Manager role in bariatric surgery, where she was nominated for the 2022 Florence Nightingale Nursing Award. Her professional background also includes experience as a Registered Nurse Injector in medical aesthetics and dermatology before transitioning into her current role as an Accreditation Specialist for Sanford Health Fargo and the North Network Region. Madelyn is currently pursuing a dual Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration degree in Healthcare Administration at the University of Mary, with an anticipated graduation in May 2027. In her free time, Madelyn enjoys spending time with her dog, hunting, golfing, snowboarding, relaxing at the lake, and watching football.

09/19/2026

🔶🔷Meet a Mary Nurse🔷🔶
Cailin Bailey was born in Grand Forks, ND, and currently resides in Fargo, ND. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry and Honors in 2009. She worked in research and health insurance before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rasmussen University in 2022. Since, Cailin began her nursing career at Sanford Health on the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). In her time there, she has worked as a bedside and charge nurse, earned her medical surgical board certification, serves on the CDU’s Unit Based Council and Sanford’s Evidence Based Council, and acts as a preceptor for nursing students and new hires. Cailin is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Mary with an anticipated graduation date of May 2029. Cailin’s free time is spent with her three children. In the summer, they can be found outside in the garden, at the lake, or hiking; in the winter, its sports, board games, and reading.

09/17/2026

Fun was had by all at our Welcome Festival! Thank you to our clinical partners for participating and making the event a success. We are looking forward to an awesome school year.




University of Mary Nursing

09/15/2026

Today marked the start of Healthcare Simulation Week, and our students in Adult Health II dove right in with a hands-on CODE orientation. Students rotated through key skills they’ll need for their upcoming CODE simulation, including:
✅ Practicing high-quality chest compressions
✅ Learning and practicing the critical coaching role during CPR
✅ Reviewing heart rhythms
✅ Practicing defibrillator use
✅ Reviewing the contents of the crash cart

Simulation-based learning like this gives our students the chance to build confidence and muscle memory in a safe, supportive learning environment.

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week in our Warren Nursing Simulation Center.

09/10/2026

Congratulations to the students that took part in our Nursing Commitment Ceremony this evening! Our Commitment Ceremony is a pivotal step in each student’s journey to becoming a competent nursing professional. 💙🧡

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Today our students stepped into the shoes of the older adults they’ll one day care for and serve. Through our Adaptive Simulation, learners experienced firsthand what it feels like to navigate daily life with hemiplegia, tremors, arthritis, hearing and vision loss, and cognitive impairment.

By simulating these conditions, students gained a deeper, more compassionate understanding of the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany aging, providing insights that no textbook alone can teach. This kind of empathy-building experience is at the heart of what makes a truly great caregiver, clinician, and advocate.

As you enjoy this glimpse into this rewarding simulation experience, we hope you will join us as we celebrate our students’ dedication to their future careers as nurses. Our Commitment Ceremony begins at 5pm and will be live-streamed on Facebook.

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! 💙

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.