Master of Nursing

The  Master of Nursing  program is a  full-time, graduate-level  program for students with a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field. This intensive 16-month program includes all the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program elements, plus additional graduate courses.

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse. You will also have up to 18 credits to apply toward a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Graduates are eligible for certification in public health nursing in Minnesota.

The school partners with more than 250 health and community organizations to provide exceptional supervised clinical experiences. As a student, you will have a range of learning experiences to develop further your skills, perspectives, and understanding of nurses' continuum of care.

Students in the Master of Nursing program  represent a rich diversity of educational and professional backgrounds . Some bring prior experience as teachers, artists, attorneys, business people, technicians, and more. This makes the MN experience one of great energy, openness, and collaboration.

Graduates are well-prepared to enter the nursing field and pursue further education, leading to teaching, research, or advanced practice nursing careers.

The Master of Nursing (MN) degree takes  16 months  (4 consecutive semesters) to complete. It  requires enrollment during the summer semester  and is offered as a full-time program. Admission is only offered for students to start in the fall semester.

The School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota is the first school of nursing to offer a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in nurse anaesthesia, nursing informatics, and health innovation and leadership. The school 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. Many are professionally engaged in community practices that ground them in the front-line health care challenges and insights of our time.

Today the school ranks 12th among nursing graduate schools by U.S. News and World Report . As part of a premier research institution, the School of Nursing faculty is engaged in discoveries and initiatives with our public, private, and community partners. Applied research and development are enhanced by collaboration with other professions, including the University’s Academic Health Center, including the schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, and nursing. The school has a uniquely integrated relationship with its largest clinical partner, the University of Minnesota Health. This Nursing Collaboratory facilitates research, education, and evidence-based practice in numerous ways.