Program overview
The Master of Nursing degree (MN) is a full-time, 16-month, graduate-level program for students with a baccalaureate (or higher) degree in a non-nursing field. The program includes all the essentials of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, plus additional graduate work. Upon completion of the coursework, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and are also eligible for Public Health Nursing (PHN) certification in Minnesota. Traditional classroom formats are complemented by interactive components and Web-based resources.
The science-based core curriculum includes: - Physiology
- Pharmacotherapy
- Holistic health
- Research methods
- Informatics
- Leadership
- Moral and ethical issues
Course work is complemented by supervised clinical experience in a wide variety of settings that may include: - Hospitals
- Clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Public health departments
- Human service agencies
- Schools
Uniforms for Current Students
Order School of Nursing scrubs and lab coats.
Information Sessions
To find out more about the School of Nursing, you are welcome to attend one of our group information sessions. To register for a session date and time, contact the School of Nursing Office of Student & Career Advancement Services by telephone (612-625-7980) or e-mail SONstudentinfo@umn.edu. Sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes.
Please note: due to Light Rail construction happening on Washington Ave, please use other routes into campus. We suggest I-94 to Huron Blvd (exit 235B).
You may download the PowerPoint presentation (2007 version) or (PDF of slides) that will be used; however, it's not required to bring a copy to the session. | 
