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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We’re #UMNproud to announce that our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is the #9 ranked program in the country, according to @usnews.com! Congratulations to our faculty, students, alumni, preceptors and partners who have helped make our BSN program so innovative and transformational.

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University of Minnesota BSN program ranked No. 9 by U.S. News

The University of Minnesota ranked No. 9 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 ranking of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. The publication ranked nearly 670 programs this year.

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Immigration History Research Center @ihrc-umn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us for a conversation with Sahra Noor, the author of Salt in the Snow: A Somali Immigrant Story. The event takes place on October 6, 2026, at 4:45 PM. This is a hybrid event. Information & registration: z.umn.edu/IHRCSahraNoor @umnnursing.bsky.social @umncla.bsky.social @ridgs.bsky.social

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week, we welcomed our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students to campus for DEEP Day! Students gathered with their specialty groups, heard from keynote speaker Patsy Stinchfield and prepared for the semester ahead. Check in with a few of our DNP specialties below!

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

During her senior year, Ivey Tanski partnered with Wayside Recovery to help identify opportunities to strengthen their mental health and addiction treatment services. #UMNproud Through this project, she gathered client feedback during focus groups to better understand community needs.

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Integrated Community Feedback at Wayside Recovery Addiction Center

Interns partnered with Wayside Recovery Addiction Center to support integrated community feedback efforts.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This year, Clinical Associate Professor Eunice Areba began researching the effects of Operation Metro Surge on young people's mental health. “Metro Surge was based on a person’s racial or ethnic identity. It deeply affected young people because they’re still developing their identity,” she said.

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Research aims to close the rural mental healthcare gap

Two researchers bring crucial clarity to the nature of suicide and other mental health issues, paving the way for prevention and better treatments.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

At the Special Olympics USA Games, our students supported athletes with preventive health, mental health assessments and more! #UMNproud “They were so excited to compete. The energy was inspiring, and it just left you smiling ear to ear,” said Doctor of Nursing Practice student Brittany Monte.

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Nursing students gain hands-on clinical experience while providing health screenings at Special Olympics

When the Special Olympics USA Games brought more than 3,000 athletes to the University of Minnesota campus in June, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students s...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Nearly 200,000 Minnesota State Fair-goers have participated in University of Minnesota research studies since 2014! #UMNproud On Aug. 5, School of Nursing Professor Wendy Looman will be sharing how the State Fair Research Building supports her discoveries. Learn more: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We invite educators, clinicians, counselors & more to join us at the 2026 Adolescent Health Summer Institute. Through shared learning and collaboration, we will build the skills, relationships, and understanding needed to support adolescents in a complex and changing world. 📆 July 28–30, 2026

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2026 Summer Institute in Adolescent Health

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

From all of us at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is celebrated in June as an acknowledgement of the Stonewall riots: a series of riots for gay liberation that took place at the Stonewall Inn over the course of several days in June, 1969.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We're pleased to share that our innovative curriculum is sending nursing students into transitional care units — not to take vital signs, but to follow a patient’s journey through the health care system. For BSN senior Kendyl Sammons, the experience was a revelation.

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Bridging the gap

Innovative curriculum sends nursing students into TCUs — not to take vital signs, but to follow a patient’s journey through the health care system

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay, we’re excited to announce that we received an A on the 2026 @phreportcard.bsky.social, ranking #1 of nursing schools that were graded! #UMNproud

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We're #UMNproud of our BSN student leaders who attended the National Student Nurses' Association Convention in Houston earlier this month! Seven of these students served in the House of Delegates and were responsible for electing the best possible national officers for the NSNA Board of Directors.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This past weekend, School of Nursing alumni and friends braved the cold and wind to pick up trash around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis! Thank you to our volunteers for bringing their smiling faces and positive energy. #UMNproud

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 14/04/2026

Alex Pretti cared for our veterans and helped train future nurses. Good to see the University of Minnesota Nursing School honoring his legacy with a scholarship—and even better to see Minnesotans stepping up to support it. www.startribune.com/umn-pretti-s...

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Burcum: Through this new U nursing scholarship, Alex Pretti’s legacy carries on

"It’s hard to imagine a more fitting tribute to Alex Pretti than helping nursing students who want to follow his lead by caring for the nation’s wounded warriors," columnist Jill Burcum writes.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that our Nurse-Midwifery program was ranked #4 in the country by @usnews.com! The program was the first nurse-midwifery program in the nation to be fully accredited as a Doctor of Nursing program and has consistently been highly ranked by the @usnews.com ranking system.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Nursing is the surefire new path to American prosperity, according to a recent article in the @wsj.com. But as the article points out, the high wages are a reflection of the difficult work. www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...

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Nursing Is the Surefire New Path to American Prosperity

Plentiful jobs and potential six-figure incomes draw young people as other industries falter; U.S. healthcare is “a modern middle-class jobs engine.”

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Professor Jenna Marquard co-led a study exploring how artificial intelligence can help researchers work faster while analyzing nurse perspectives on surgical recovery. #UMNproud Learn more: med.umn.edu/clhss/news/l...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We’re #UMNproud to announce that our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is the #8 ranked program in the country, according to @usnews.com! Congratulations to our faculty, students, alumni, preceptors and partners who have helped make our DNP program so innovative and transformational.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Yesterday, Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Yvonne Mongare stood alongside President Rebecca Cunningham as the University of Minnesota officially signed the Okanagan Charter, an international commitment to embedding health and sustainability into the very fabric of campus culture!

Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Yvonne Mongare standing alongside President Rebecca Cunningham as the University of Minnesota officially signed the Okanagan Charter.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

After taking time to connect with the Pretti family and with their consent, we are honored to share that we have created the Alex Pretti Nursing Scholarship. For those interested, you can learn more and make a gift here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaigns/Al...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Earlier this month, alumna Emily Stelter received the Rising Star award at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference! Emily, a member of the Class of 2022, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in our adult/gerontological clinical nurse specialist specialty.

Alumna Emily Stelter posing with her Rising Star award at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Retiring as a captain (O-6) from the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service wasn’t a finish line for Theresa Tsosie-Robledo — it was a foundation for returning to school to earn a post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. nursing.umn.edu/news-events/...

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‘I still can help’

Guided by a lifelong commitment to learning, Theresa Tsosie-Robledo returns to school through the Doctoral Education Pathway for American Indian/Alaska Native Nurses

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Clinical Associate Professor Donna Eull was inducted into the National Academies of Practice as a distinguished fellow of the Nursing Academy! #UMNproud Eull’s research focuses on quality of life and strength-based coping in pediatric populations.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This past weekend, our Center for Planetary Health and Environmental Justice headed to the Science Museum of Minnesota to celebrate the brilliance of Black scientists and inspire the next generation during African Americans in STEM Day!

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We're pleased to announce that our Nursing Informatics Doctor of Nursing Practice program is the first in the country to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM)! #UMNProud nursing.umn.edu/news-events/...

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Nursing informatics DNP first in country to receive CAHIIM accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nursing informatics specialty at the University of Minnesota received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Man...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We're #UMNproud to share that Assistant Professor Seol Ju Esther Moon's research is exploring how heart rate variability and other biometric measures can help clinicians and patients respond to risk. Full story: nursing.umn.edu/news-events/...

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Using wearable data to anticipate relapse, strengthen prevention

Seol Ju Esther Moon’s research explores how heart rate variability and other biometric measures can help clinicians and patients respond to risk

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Tara Dillon, DNP Student, MA, MN, RN, PHN, has dedicated her career to understanding the lasting effects of trauma — on patients and on the nurses who care for them. #UMNproud Full story: nursing.umn.edu/news-events/...

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Healing for healers

MN alum and DNP student Tara Dillon has dedicated her career to understanding the lasting effects of trauma — on patients and on the nurses who care for them

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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/...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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."

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University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics @umnbioethics.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

Ethics Grand Rounds webinar featuring speaker Mara Buchbinder, PhD, on Friday, Nov. 7 from 12-1 p.m. CST.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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...

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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!

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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!

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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!

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National League for Nursing @nlnursing.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

“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

A person presents at a conference in front of a slide titled "Headsets to Data Sets: Empowering Nurse Educators to Use AI in Immersive Simulation and Beyond"

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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.

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Study examines TikTok’s influence on youth sexual health decisions

At the Minnesota State Fair, School of Nursing researchers explored how young people use TikTok for sexual and reproductive health information

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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!

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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

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Beyond the bedside

Serving as a research assistant allowed Lexy Lipsh to experience the full scope of nursing

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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!

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8 faculty receive promotions

The Board of Regents approved the promotion of eight School of Nursing faculty at a meeting in May.

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University of Minnesota School of Nursing @umnnursing.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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.

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