As fire chief and nurse, Pritchard has an eye for innovation
Jonathan Pritchard, MN ’10, was named chief of the Cottage Grove Fire Department
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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.
2025 Planting Seeds of Innovation Conference
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the nursing profession is positioned at the nexus of innovation, driven by a critical need to provide optimal care and enhance workforce well-being. This conference will explore transformative strategies that integrate systems thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and human-centered design to strengthen relational dynamics within healthcare environments.
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing is on a courageous transformational journey toward becoming more inclusive, equitable and diverse. As a place dedicated to educating nurses and transforming the healthcare system, our school has committed to unapologetic and unequivocal advocacy to address injustice and create sustainable change.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked #19 best BSN program.
Forty faculty and emeriti are fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
Ranked eighth in the 2024 ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs by U.S. News & 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.
Clinical Professor Judith Pechacek, DNP, RN, CENP, was named a recipient of the 2024-2025 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education by the University of Minnesota.
Clinical Professor Mary Benbenek, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, received funding from the Minnesota Department of Health for APRN Nursing Workforce for Northern Minnesota.
The Katharine J. Densford Center for International Nursing Leadership at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing will host a parallel event during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) Forum about The Future of Caring: How AI is Transforming Nursing.