Minnesota Nursing Magazine
In the latest issue of Minnesota Nursing magazine, discover how the School of Nursing is preparing graduates to navigate complex health systems — from an innovative transitional care practicum to a new partnership with Mayo Clinic and a $2.2 million investment in student success.
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.
Facilities
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
Awarded 2.3 million in scholarships during the 2024-25 academic year.
U.S. News & World Report ranked #8 best BSN program.
First to offer DNP degrees in nurse anesthesia, nursing informatics, health innovation and leadership, and integrative health and healing.
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 School of Nursing celebrated the graduation of 174 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 105 Doctor of Nursing Practice and 2 PhD students at a ceremony May 15 at Northrop. The ceremony also included the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Institute for Health Informatics.
Whitney Line, DNP, RN, PHN, Healthcare Innovation and Insights lead for Solventum, delivered the keynote The Alignment Advantage: Leadership and Innovation in Complex Systems at the 2026 Planting Seeds of Innovation Conference on April 24 at the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub.
Carlson School of Management students were transported to the Greek island of Tilos for an immersive experience addressing challenges in the zero-waste supply chain, thanks in part to the virtual reality (VR) headsets on loan from the School of Nursing.