Minnesota Nursing magazine
The current issue of Minnesota Nursing magazine explores the school's innovative approach of utilizing Doctor of Nursing Practice students as teaching assistants. They provide mentorship and insight to pre-licensure nursing students while developing nurse educator skills and earning tuition remission.
Find a Degree Program
The School of Nursing offers four robust degree programs.
You’ll learn from faculty who lead in nursing practice and research.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience the community of a small college while you take advantage of the opportunities a Big 10 University provides in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Master of Nursing
Have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing? You can be prepared to take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse in just 16 months through the Master of Nursing program.
PhD in Nursing
Find the answers to the questions facing nursing and improve the health of patients and the community. New HyFlex option allows you to attend classes in-person or remotely. Discover more about our PhD in Nursing program.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Choose from 12 specialties and gain the interprofessional experiences you need to provide patient-centered care, lead systems changes and advance your career. Learn more about the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
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.
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing is on a courageous transformational journey toward becoming more inclusive, equitable and diverse. As a place dedicated to educating nurses and transforming the healthcare system, our school has committed to unapologetic and unequivocal advocacy to address injustice and create sustainable change.
Nursing Points of Pride
The informatics program is ranked second in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Forty faculty and emeriti are fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
Chair and professorship endowment fund valued at $20.3 million in 2023
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.
News
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing was ranked No. 46 in Shanghai Ranking’s 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. It is the first time the school has been ranked in the top 50.
The School of Nursing will celebrate the graduation of Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD students at a ceremony Dec. 13 at Northrop at 2 p.m.
The School of Nursing Alumni Society Board named the 2024 recipients of its annual awards – the Excellence in Practice Award, Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award and Rising Star Award. Awardees were honored at the All School Reunion in November.
Dean Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP, was named to the list of 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders by Minnesota Physician. The honor recognizes 100 leaders who help make health care in Minnesota a global model of excellence.