Closing the menopause data gap
Robin Austin’s research is building a standardized, whole-person approach to improve how menopause symptoms are documented, studied and understood
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.
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.
The vision of the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing is to advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, organizations, and communities through integrative health and healing in partnership with the center, the School of Nursing provides educational opportunities such as the integrative health and healing DNP specialty degree and post-baccalaureate certificate.
Nursing Points of Pride
Ranked eighth in the 2026 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by U.S. News & World Report.
First to offer DNP degrees in nurse anesthesia, nursing informatics, health innovation and leadership, and integrative health and healing.
U.S. News & World Report ranked #8 best BSN program.
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 is No. 8 in the 2026 Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) rankings conducted by U.S. News & World Report.
The Jan. 24 shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis Veterans Affairs ICU nurse, by Customs and Border Protection agents involved in Operation Metro Surge triggered widespread protests and calls for increased oversight of federal immigration task forces operating in the Twin Cities.
Clinical Associate Professor Donna Eull, PhD, RN, CHPPN, was inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a distinguished fellow of the Nursing Academy.
Professor Niloufar Hadidi, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, FAHA, was awarded the 2026 Academic Faculty Award from the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS).