University of Minnesota School of Nursing

The School of Nursing is improving health through innovative research, exceptional academic programs and collaborative practice. The school provides students with world-class opportunities to learn, lead and explore their interests. A new learning facility includes state-of-the-art equipment and encompasses a range of health care settings to give students simulated experiences in clinics, homes and hospitals. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program: The BSN program prepares students for rewarding careers in nursing and can serve as the foundation for a wide range of professional nursing opportunities and advanced practice nurse education. Master of Nursing Program: For individuals who have already earned a degree in a non-nursing field, this intensive and 16-month, year-round master’s program includes the elements of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, plus additional graduate courses that may be applied to a DNP degree. Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: The DNP program at the University of Minnesota has the largest enrollment of any full-time DNP program in the nation and is ranked 13th in the US News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools. Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Anesthesia Nurse-Midwifery Nursing Informatics Health Innovation and Leadership Integrative Health and Healing PhD in Nursing Program: The PhD in Nursing program at the University of Minnesota prepares nurse scientists for a lifetime of discovery and leadership in nursing research, academia and health systems improvement. The school instituted a two-year financial aid commitment to all full-time PhD in Nursing students guaranteeing full tuition support.