With state-of-the-art facilities, world-class educators, and a range of undergraduate, graduate, online, and degree-completion options, we have a variety of flexible and traditional nursing programs that meet what today's health care employers are looking for.
Nursing Programs
The School of Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato offers a variety of flexible and traditional nursing programs to meet the needs of our students:
- Pre-Licensure Program: for those pursing a baccalaureate degree in nursing
- RN Baccalaureate Completion Program: 100% online
- Advanced Professional Nurse, MS: 100% online
- Nurse Educator Program
- Nurse Leader Program
- Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
- BS-DNP/FNP Track
- MSN-DNP Track
Pre-licensure nursing students practice high risk, low occurrence scenarios to develop sound clinical skills and judgment in a safe and realistic environment.
Our small clinical groups allow students to develop close relationships with their classmates and faculty instructors.
Like Halleluyaa Mi'eessaa, licensed RNs can advance their careers through our flexible, 100% online curriculum in the RN Baccalaureate Completion Program.
Undergraduate students gain experience providing pediatric care at the Health Commons at Pond, a free walk-in medical clinic for students and families in the Bloomington, MN school district.
Our students experience a diverse range of clinical experiences that bring them to both rural and urban communities.
Nursing Pre-Licensure Program
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing and eventual licensure as a Registered Nurse.
RN Baccalaureate Completion Online
Complete your RN to BS degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato! Our program is individualized, flexible and is 100% online. With rolling admission, affordable tuition, and several different start times a year, you can take your degree to the next level when it’s convenient for you.
Nursing Practice (DNP)
The family-focused curriculum and simulation experiences in our program help students learn how to provide the best care possible to individuals, their families and the community.
Advanced Professional Nurse, MS
Graduates are prepared for a variety of advanced professional nursing roles and will possess skills for inclusive and equitable advanced nursing practice in diverse settings.
Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center
The 16,000-square-foot Maverick Family Simulation Center is located in the Clinical Sciences Building and provides access to 13 high fidelity mannequins, ranging from newborns to adults.
Glen Taylor Nursing Institute For Family and Society
Advancing family and societal health and healing through education, research and practice.
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato is dedicated to educating entry level and advanced practice nurses, developing nursing knowledge and serving diverse communities.
