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Minnesota Nursing magazine

The current issue of Minnesota Nursing magazine explores the ethics of artificial intelligence in nursing and examines an initiative launched by the school to make recommendations of its use.

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The School of Nursing offers four robust degree programs.
You’ll learn from faculty who lead in nursing practice and research.

US News rankings DNP 6 BSN 16
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Welcome to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota provides its students with a world-class opportunity to learn, lead and discover in a dynamic learning and research environment. Our faculty are nationally and internationally renowned for their leadership, practice expertise and research discoveries. See full Message from the Dean.

Bentson Healthy Communities Innovation Center

The School of Nursing community has access to two facilities designed to foster research, hands-on simulations, and teamwork among health professionals. The School of Nursing's 11,000 square foot Bentson Healthy Communities Innovation Center offers simulation environments across the continuum of care. Interprofessional teamwork among health professionals is supported by the state-of-the-art Health Sciences Education Center.

Nursing Points of Pride

 
#2

Second largest full-time DNP program in the country

 
40 fellows

Forty faculty and emeriti are fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

 
#2

The informatics program is ranked second in the nation and the midwifery program is ranked second by U.S. News and World Report.

Research Opportunities

Ranked 14th in schools of nursing receiving National Institutes of Health research funding, at $5.3 MILLION in February 2023, University of Minnesota School of Nursing faculty lead innovative research and evidence-based practice projects with students, interdisciplinary colleagues, community partners and clinical affairs.

We address health issues such as Alzheimer’s, childhood obesity, diabetes, peripheral artery disease, opioid addiction and refugee trauma in local, state and global contexts.

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News

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For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine.

Kim Heckmann

Kim Heckmann, MSN, FNP-C, SCRN, PHN, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency program director at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System (MVAHCS), was named the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Education Academic Collaboration with an Affiliate Award.

Dean Connie White Delaney

Dean Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP, received the HIMSS-ANI Nursing Informatics Leadership Award for her significant leadership contributions to optimize health engagements and care outcomes through information and technology.

BSN student Shivani Muthya

Associate Professor Barb McMorris, PhD, and BSN student Shivani Muthya received awards at the 48th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Conference in Minneapolis.

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