Beyond the bedside
Serving as a research assistant allowed Lexy Lipsh to experience the full scope of nursing
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
Nursing Points of Pride
First to offer DNP degrees in nurse anesthesia, nursing informatics, health innovation and leadership, and integrative health and healing.
Ranked fourth in the 2025 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by U.S. News & World Report.
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.
News
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.
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.
Nurse leaders and informaticists from across the United States gathered at the 2025 Nursing Knowledge: Big Data Science Conference in Minneapolis June 4-6.
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.