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 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
Ranked eighth in the 2024 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Awarded 2.3 million in scholarships during the 2022-23 academic year.
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
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing honored the graduation of students in the Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD programs at a commencement ceremony Dec. 13 at Northrop.
Marie Manthey, MNA ‘64, BSNA ’62, FRCH, FAAN, a trailblazer in nursing and one of the school’s most distinguished alums, passed away on Dec. 12 at her home in Minneapolis.
The Center for Indigenous People, Health and Nursing of North America at the School of Nursing hosted a four-part webinar series in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
The Office for Public Engagement named Associate Professor Sarah Hoffman, PhD, MPH, RN, a recipient of the 2024 University of Minnesota Community-Engaged Scholar Award.