Plan B Option, MS Program, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota

Plan B (Non-Thesis) Option

Introduction

We currently offer preparation for advanced practice roles in the following Plan B non-thesis based areas of study. To find out more about a program of interest, please visit the links below, or contact the faculty member who coordinates that area of study.

Areas of Study

• Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
• Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nursing and Healthcare Systems Administration
• Public Health Nursing
• Public Health Nursing - Adolescent Nursing

In addition, students in Public Health Nursing areas of study may apply for a dual degree with the School of Public Health.

Students may complete the master's program degree requirements on either a full-time or part-time basis. The program usually requires three or four semesters (2 years), depending on area of study and course load. Each graduate nursing course is offered one day a week. The majority of the nursing courses are held in Weaver-Densford Hall.

Links:

• Deadlines and Eligibility
• Post-Master's Option