Associate Professor Robin Austin, PhD, DNP, DC, NI-BC, FAMIA, FAAN, is building a standardized, whole-person approach to improve how menopause symptoms are documented, studied and understood! Read more: nursing.umn.edu/news-events/...

Students in the Nurse Anesthesia specialty of our Doctor of Nursing Practice program have made a concerted effort this semester to bolster their wellness through social gatherings, volunteering in the community, competing in a Halloween volleyball tournament and more! #UMNproud

It's Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week! Thank you NPs for the high-quality care you provide in more than 1 billion patient visits each year! Pictured are Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students in our Adult Gerontological Primary Care NP specialty. Learn more about our DNP program: z.umn.edu/avep

Did you know that the University of Minnesota School of Nursing prepared 1,215 military nurses for World War II? It was the largest group of nurses trained in the country! #UMNproud In honor of Veterans Day, we would like to say thank you to all that have served.

We're #UMNproud to share that PhD student Chanhee Kim will be representing the School of Nursing in a 3 Minute Thesis competition next Friday! An 80,000 word PhD thesis would take nine hours to present. Their time limit... 3 minutes. Learn more and RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This week, we are celebrating first-generation students and the enrichment they offer our community! Lexie Gray, a first-gen student in our BSN program, wants others to know that, "anything is achievable, and that the obstacles you face along the way can become your greatest source of strength."

You are invited to our upcoming Ethics Grand Rounds webinar, “Moral Distress and Burnout Among OB-GYNs After Dobbs” with Mara Buchbinder, PhD. 🗓️: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 ⏱️: 12-1 p.m. (CST) Register Now! It’s free: z.umn.edu/apaf

The Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing Conference was a success! Faculty & alumni of our Doctor of Nursing Practice Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist program promoted the irreplaceable impact that CNSs have on patient outcomes, staff development and system-level improvement.

For BSN student Yvonne Mongare, studying abroad in Ireland this semester has given her a new perspective on healthcare as a system. To learn more about her study abroad experience, check out the full article: nursing.umn.edu/academics/ho...

This past weekend, a group of our faculty, DNP students and PhD in Nursing students traveled to Palm Springs for the American College of Nurse-Midwives conference!

Last week, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing students & Wayzata Schools Health Services staff partnered on completing important vision screenings for students at Meadow Ridge Elementary!

Happy National Midwifery Week! This week, we celebrate our faculty, students, alumni, preceptors and partners who have made our midwifery program what it is today. We're #UMNproud to be home to the No. 8 ranked nurse-midwifery program, per @usnews.com. Pictured are a few students in the program!

“With AI, we can quantify things we previously could only infer & assume about student learning—not replacing what we do as nurse educators but enhancing it & better preparing nurses to navigate the harsh complexities of care.” —Dr. Cynthia Bradley #NLNSummit25 #NursingEdSky @umnnursing.bsky.social

We’re #UMNproud to announce that we received an A on the 2025 Planetary Health Report Card, ranking #1 of nursing schools that were graded! The Planetary Health Report Card is a metric-based tool for evaluating and improving planetary health content in health professional schools.

How does TikTok influence sexual and reproductive health decision making? School of Nursing researchers set up shop at last year’s Minnesota State Fair to better understand the answer to that question.

We're #UMNproud to announce that Dean Connie White Delaney was named a 2025 Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing! The honor is the highest awarded by the Academy, bestowed for making significant contributions to nursing and health care over the course of a career.

We're #UMNproud to share that Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Jenna Herman is the new Specialty Coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty in our Doctor of Nursing Practice program!

The University of Minnesota's strong emphasis on research was a primary reason Lexy Lipsh chose our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Learn how serving as a research assistant allowed Lexy to experience the full scope of nursing! #UMNproud

We're #UMNproud to announce that the Board of Regents approved the promotion of eight University of Minnesota School of Nursing faculty at a meeting in May! Learn more about their leadership, research and impact below!

We’re #UMNproud to share that University of Minnesota School of Nursing alum Kent Boyd, DNP, RN, PHN, is featured in the @bellmuseum.bsky.social new gallery, Imagine the Future! The gallery features stories of resilience and hope from community members, scientists and climate activists.

Happy National Nurses Week! This week provides an opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication and care that nurses provide, day-in and day-out. Thank you to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing community and nurses worldwide for your invaluable contributions. #ThePowerOfNurses

This month, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing hosted the Scholarship Dinner to bring together benefactors and students! This event provided an opportunity to celebrate the $2.3 million that was awarded this year through 584 scholarships. #UMNproud

We are #UMNproud of our BSN student leaders who recently attended the National Student Nurses' Association Convention in Seattle! A major part of the convention was voting on proposed student resolutions. Our students had their resolution sail through the House of Delegates without an objection!

We’re #UMNproud to share that Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Yvonne Mongare won the University of Minnesota Systemwide Sustainability Student Impact Award!

We’re #UMNproud to announce that our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is the #4 ranked program in the country, according to @usnews.com! This is the program’s highest rating in its history.

We’re #UMNproud to share that the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) awarded the University of Minnesota School of Nursing with an Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award! Learn more about the impact of these partnerships: nursing.umn.edu/news-events/...

We’re #UMNproud to share that @umnnursing.bsky.social Alum Jonathan Pritchard, MN '10, was named chief of the Cottage Grove Fire Department! Pritchard never wanted to choose between being a first responder and a career as a nurse — so he didn’t.

Assoc. Professor Dr. Sarah Hoffman received the University of Minnesota Community-Engaged Scholar Award! “When I was asked in nursing school, 'what is your hill to die on?' my answer was social justice … I think about equity right away when we talk about community engaged research," said Hoffman.

In January, our Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists participated in crisis simulations at the Minneapolis VA! Thank you to the simulation team at the Minneapolis VA for providing operating rooms, equipment and personnel to support this training!

Hi Bluesky! 👋 We're excited to be here! We look forward to interacting with you all, uplifting the accomplishments of our community and providing a front row seat to what's happening at @umnnursing.bsky.social! #UMNproud