A location quotient of 1.44 means Nurse Practitioners are employed at roughly 1.44× the national rate in North Dakota — a market with outsized demand for the role.

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The Nurse Practitioner market in North Dakota

Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.

Practice authority

Full practice

NPs practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority.

Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.

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Open positions

3 NP jobs

1 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility

Most recent posting 3 days ago

Loan repayment value

Up to $75,000

NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 107 approved sites in North Dakota.

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Shortage designation

HPSA 23 primary-care score

Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.

Loan-repayment programs in North Dakota

State programs pay up to $150,000 on top of NHSC

North Dakota Health Care Professional Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $150,000
Tiered from $22,000 to $50,000 per year, to a maximum of $150,000 across a five-year commitment.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · Annual cycle. · Verified 2026-07-27

Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.

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Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.

NP Specialties in North Dakota

FQHC Opportunities

1 FQHC positions in North Dakota offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.

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NP Practice in North Dakota

Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.

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About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in North Dakota

North Dakota offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 3 current openings, North Dakota is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.

Many positions in North Dakota offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in North Dakota — FAQ

Can nurse practitioners practice independently in North Dakota?

North Dakota is a full-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority. Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.

Do nurse practitioner jobs in North Dakota qualify for student loan repayment?

Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in North Dakota can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 107 NHSC-approved sites on record in North Dakota.

Does North Dakota have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?

Yes. North Dakota runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: North Dakota Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program (up to $150,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in North Dakota?

We currently list 3 nurse practitioner positions in North Dakota at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.

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