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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. 7 Nationwide Nurse-Midwifery Program

Educating Health Care Leaders of Tomorrow

In the News

UNM College of Nursing Receives $1.5M for Scholarships

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million anonymous gift that will provide scholarship support to nursing students over the next five years.

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UNM College of Nursing Honors Spring 2026 Award Recipients

This spring, nearly 200 students earned degrees from The University of New Mexico College of Nursing. Seven students were recognized for their achievements and leadership.

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UNM Nurse-Midwifery Program Ranked No. 7 in the Nation

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing’s Nurse-Midwifery program is now ranked No. 7 in the country, up from No. 10, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools.

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The nurse-midwifery education program at The University of New Mexico College of Nursing is seeking continued accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), with a site visit planned for November 4–6, 2026.

ACME wants to know your opinions and experiences as they relate to the program’s and/or institution’s qualifications to provide a midwifery education program and overall qualifications. We invite you to submit written third-party comments directly to ACME through one of the following mechanisms: 

  • Using the ACME Third-Party Comments form
  • Via email addressed to Angela Smith, ACME Executive Director: support@theacme.org
  • Via postal mail to ACME/Attn: Angela Smith at 2000 Duke Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Comments may be submitted prior to the site visit date or at least 40 days before the Board of Review meeting scheduled for February 2027.