Lexy Lipsh and Cynthia Bradley

Beyond the bedside

Serving as a research assistant allowed Lexy Lipsh to experience the full scope of nursing

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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 ranking DNP 4 BSN 19
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Doctoral Education Pathway students

Doctoral Education Pathway for American Indian/Alaska Native Nurses

The University of Minnesota School of Nursing’s Doctoral Education Pathway for American Indian/Alaska Native Nurses supports AI/AN nurses in completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD degree at the University of Minnesota.

Nursing Points of Pride

 
#1

First to offer DNP degrees in nurse anesthesia, nursing informatics, health innovation and leadership, and integrative health and healing.

 
# 4

Ranked fourth in the 2025 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by U.S. News & World Report.

 
#3

The midwifery program is ranked third 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.

Research Day participant in front of poster

News

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U.S. News & World Report placed the University of Minnesota School of Nursing No. 4 in its 2025 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. This is the program’s highest rating in its history. 

Summer Institute

The Summer Institute in Adolescent Health Shaping Healthy Communities: Unleashing the Power of Youth will explore how to strengthen relationships, purpose, and civic action with young people to build strong communities.

Big Data 2025

Nurse leaders and informaticists from across the United States gathered at the 2025 Nursing Knowledge: Big Data Science Conference in Minneapolis June 4-6. 

Ryne Wilson

Clinical Assistant Professor Ryne Wilson, DNP, RN, OCN, CNE, was included in the 2025 class of 40 Under 40 in Cancer by the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care. 

Events