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Changing the Field of Nursing

Our nursing students become scholars, and enhance the practice of nursing through a wide range of research efforts. Like developing new understanding of health among vulnerable populations. And addressing health equity as it relates to rural health, chronic illness, women and children’s health and health policy issues.

We educate nurses to become primary care practitioners, nursing professors, nurse leaders and nurse scientists.

Signature Programs

The nursing program at UNM prepares you for successful career in health care.

No. 1 BSN Program in New Mexico
No. 10 Nationwide Nurse-Midwifery Program

Virtual Campus Experience

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Educating Health Care Leaders of Tomorrow

This is the College of Nursing

Become a Lobo Nurse, prepared to take charge of every aspect of care at the UNM College of Nursing.

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Pre-Licensure BSN at UNM

Find out why students and nurses who want to become exceptional nurses do it at The University of New Mexico College of Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN program.

Pre-Licensure BSN

Pre-Licensure BSN Rio Rancho Campus

At The University of New Mexico College of Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN Rio Rancho Campus, you'll have the opportunity to focus, grow and discover what community care can really mean. Pre-Licensure BSN Rio Rancho Campus

Post-Bachelor's DNP at UNM

If you’re a nurse seeking leadership and advanced practice opportunities, have a passion for patient care and envision your future as a dedicated advocate for equitable, accessible health care, apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at the UNM College of Nursing.

UNM Family Nurse Practitioner DNP

Nurses, if you're looking to advance your career and deliver primary family focuses care, join the UNM College of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner DNP program.

Family Nurse Practitioner DNP

UNM Nurse-Midwifery DNP

Nurse-Midwifery at the UNM College of Nursing is more than just a program; it’s the birth of boundless beginnings.

Nurse-Midwifery DNP

UNM Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP

At the University of New Mexico College of Nursing, you can take nursing further by becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP

Simulation & Skills

Learn about the Simulation and Skills experience at the UNM College of Nursing.

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In the News

New legislation reflects power of nursing advocacy in NM

New Mexico’s nursing community has a new reason to celebrate. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed HB 178 into law – a significant update to the state’s Nursing Practice Act that expands opportunities for nurses.

UNM Birth Companions named Volunteer Group of the Year

The UNM Birth Companion program has been named the 2025 Volunteer Group of the Year by the City of Albuquerque. The program is co-directed by Dr. Katie Kivlighan, a certified nurse-midwife and assistant professor in the College of Nursing.

UNM Nurse-Midwifery program ranks among top 10 nationwide

The UNM College of Nursing’s Nurse-Midwifery Program, consistently ranked among the top programs nationwide, has moved up a spot and is now ranked No. 10 in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools.