Connecting body, mind, spirit, community and environment
By integrating whole person health across the DNP curriculum, a new generation of nurses is being prepared to provide transformative care
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 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 fourth in the 2025 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report ranked #8 best BSN program.
Awarded 2.3 million in scholarships during the 2024-25 academic year.
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 rose to No. 8 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ranking of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. The school was tied for fourth among public universities in the publication’s survey of nearly 700 programs.
School of Nursing Associate Professor Lauren Martin, PhD, was named assistant vice provost for Community-Engaged Research in the Office for Public Engagement.
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing celebrated the graduation of students in the Master of Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at a commencement ceremony Dec. 19 at Northrop.
Two School of Nursing professors were among the 55 American Indian, Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian maternal health experts and organizations that created a landmark set of five reports outlining the current state of Native maternal health, convened by U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.