As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse. Graduates are eligible for certification in public health nursing in Minnesota.What makes our program distinct?The school partners with more than 250 health and community organizations to provide students with exceptional supervised clinical experiences. As a student, you will have a range of learning experiences to further develop your skills, perspectives and understanding of the continuum of care provided by nurses.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 careers in teaching, research or advanced practice nursing.Length of time to degree completionThe Master of Nursing (MN) degree takes 16 months (4 consecutive semesters) to complete. It requires enrollment during a summer semester and is offered as a full-time program. Admission is only offered for students to start in the fall semester.Timing and commitmentThe program is offered through on-campus, day courses that meet weekly. The practicum (clinical) schedule varies. Practicum experiences can take place early morning, late evening, overnight and on weekends. It is strongly recommended that students do not work while in the program and also have access to transportation (i.e. car or public transportation).PrerequisitesThe first step in applying to the program is to understand the prerequisites. There are nine prerequisites for the Master of Nursing program, and you must have five completed for your application to be considered. Learn more on our Prerequisites pageCurriculum and practicum experiencesThe MN degree provides students an exceptional preparation