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• New Mexico residents will be given a preference
• Achieve at least a 2.75 grade point average on a scale of 4.0 in the following prerequisite courses: English Composition I, English Composition II, Biology for Health Sciences lecture and lab, Introduction to Chemistry lecture and lab, Introduction to Psychology, Human Nutrition, Lifespan Growth and Development.
• Successful completion of prerequisites in courses prior to starting Nursing Level 1: Introduction to Statistics, Microbiology for Health Sciences lecture and lab, Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology I.
• Complete the HESI A2 exam, scoring a minimum of 75% on each subtest: Math, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Biology, Chemistry, Vocabulary, and Knowledge.
• Send official college transcripts from all institutions you attended directly to NursingCAS.
• Submit your NursingCAS application by the posted deadline.
• Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit your application and transcripts to UNM Undergraduate Admissions. If accepted into the College of Nursing, you must be admitted to UNM before you start the nursing program.

• New Mexico residents will be given a preference.
• Achieve at least 2.75 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0 in the following prerequisite courses: English Composition I, English Composition II, Biology for Health Sciences lecture and lab, Introduction to Chemistry lecture and lab, Introduction to Psychology, Human Nutrition, Lifespan Growth and Development.
• Successful completion of prerequisites in courses prior to starting Nursing Level 1: Introduction to Statistics, Microbiology for Health Sciences lecture and lab, Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology I.
• Complete your community college's application.
• Send official college transcripts from all institutions you attended directly to NursingCAS.
• Complete the specific entrance exam required by your community college.
  • Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)/UNM
    • Meet the criteria for both CNM's AASN and UNM's BSN Dual Option.
  • San Juan College (SJC)/UNM
    • Meet the criteria for both SJC's ADN and UNM's BSN Dual Option.
  • Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)/UNM
    • Meet the criteria for both SFCC's ASN and UNM's BSN Dual Option.
  • The University of New Mexico - Gallup/UNM
    • Meet the criteria for both UNM Gallup's ADN and UNM's BSN Dual Option.
  • The University of New Mexico - Taos/UNM
    • Meet the criteria for both UNM Taos' ADN and UNM's BSN Dual Option.
  • The University of New Mexico - Valencia/UNM
    • Meet the criteria for both UNM Valencia's ADN and UNM's Dual Option.
• Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit your application and transcripts to UNM Undergraduate Admissions. If accepted into the College of Nursing, you must be admitted to UNM before your start the nursing program.

Selections from qualified applicants are based on the HESI A2 composite score, GPA in required classes, and other factors. HESI A2 information can be found here. Applicants are selected on the entrance exam composite score, GPA in required classes, and other factors.

• New Mexico residents will be given preference.
• Have academic credit (via Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, etc.) for:
  • Biology (equivalent to BIOL 1140/1140L or higher) or Chemistry (equivalent to 1120C or higher)
  • Introduction to Psychology 1110
• Be eligible to take first semester Freshman year:
  • Introduction to Statistics Math 1350
  • English Composition II 1120
  • Human Nutrition
• Minimum high school grade point average of 3.5.
• Minimum exam score of: 28 for ACT composite or 1320 for SAT composite.
• Send official college transcripts from all institutions you attended directly to NursingCAS.
• Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit your application and transcripts to UNM Undergraduate Admissions. If accepted into the College of Nursing, you must be admitted to UNM before you start the nursing program.

• Achieve at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all college-level coursework.
• Completion of English 1120 (or its equivalent).
• Have at least 26 hours of transferable course work.
  • An official transcript evaluation will be conducted only after a complete application, including transcripts, has been submitted and processed.
• Have a valid RN license or be eligible for an RN license in any U.S. state.
• Recent graduates must obtain RN license with 14 weeks of acceptance.
• The RN to BSN Degree Completion Option has a separate application process. Find out how to apply.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college of university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Recommended 2 years of experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required before beginning clinical coursework.
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see Program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume or curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recomendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college of university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Recommended 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• An interview is required as part of the admissions process.
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see Program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume of curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college of university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Recommended 1 year of experience as a registered nurse.
• An interview is required as part of the admissions process.
• Letter of intent: we seek applicants who have a passion for this profession. Our mission is to educate midwives for work with rural or underserved populations. Please discuss your "midwifery path." How would YOU meet our mission?
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume or curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Recommended 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• An interview is required as part of the admissions process
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required before beginning clinical coursework.
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see Program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume of curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college of university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Recommended 1 year of experience as a registered nurse.
• An interview is required as part of the admissions process
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see Program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume of curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college of university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see Program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume of curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college of university; or
  • Graduates from non-accredited programs (NLN or CCNE) will be considered on individual basis; or
  • RN's with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields are also considered on an individual basis
    • Admitted applicants are required to complete the following courses within our RN to BSN program
      • NURS 405: Genetic Literacy Across the Lifespan
      • NURS 407: Care of Vulnerable Populations
      • NURS 410: Foundations of Leading Change and Advancing Health
    • Find out more about our policy and the requirements our Applicants Not Holding a BSN Upon Application to Graduate Programs.
    • For question about our policy, requirements and your application, contact our advisors HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu.
• Minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • Application form
  • One letter of intent
  • Two to three letters of recommendation; see Program Requirements for specifics
  • A current resume of curriculum vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
• Nursing Administration
• Nursing Education

Requirements:

• A Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• A minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better.
• Current New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained within the first term enrolled.
• Submit the following to NursingCAS
  • One letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A current resume or CV
  • The application and unofficial transcripts
• Be eligible for graduate admissions to UNM. Submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions
• Submit all documents requested by the CON for completion of the gap analysis.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Applicants must have either a master's degree in nursing with a Nurse Administration Concentration or a BSN and master's degree in a related field (MBA, MPA, MPH, MSA).
• Applicants with a master's degree in Nursing Education, Informatics, Health Policy, or a Clinical Concentration who are working in management/leadership posistions can apply.
• At least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) at the master's level (3.5+ GPA preffered).
• Current RN license; if you are an advanced practice nurse or certified in a nursing specialty, a copy of your advanced practice license or certification must be submitted.
• Recommended 3 years in progressive nursing management or leadership practice.
• A signed commitment to enroll in the program of sutdies course sequencing, based on semesters, and attend the DNP residency held in the summer term of each year.
• Personal interview.
• Submit to NursingCAS
  • One letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A current resume or CV
  • The application and unofficial transcripts
• Applications must include a 2- to 3-page scholarly paper that describes an example of a specific health care administration problem that you would like to see changed (preferably your scholarly project idea) or a first-authored publication. This must be written using APA style.
• Must have arranged practice site(s) for residency and capstone courses to meet all clinical clearances and liability requirements of the site(s) by end of first term of enrollment.
• Eligible for graduate admission to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Applicants must have either a master's degree in nursing with a Nurse Administration Concentration or a BSN and master's degree in related field, (MBA, MPA, MPH, MSA).
• Applicants with a master's degree in Nursing Education, Informatics, Health Policy, or a Clinical concentration who are working in management/leadership positions can apply.
  • Recommended three years in progressive nursing management or leadership practice management or equivalent as determined by the applications committee.
  • Submission of a two- to three-page scholarly document. Describe an example of a specific health care administration problem that you would like to see changed (preferably your scholarly project idea), or a first-authored publication. This must be written using APA.
  • Must have arranged practice site(s) for residency and capstone courses to meet all clinical clearances and liability requirements of the site(s) by end of first term of enrollment.
• At least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) at the master's level (3.5+ GPA preffered).
• Current RN license; if you are an advanced practice nurse or certified in a nursing specialty, a copy of your advanced practice license or certification must be submitted.
• Recommended 3 years in progressive nursing management or leadership practice.
• A signed commitment to enroll in the program of sutdies course sequencing, based on semesters, and attend the DNP residency held in the summer term of each year.
• Personal interview.
• Submit to NursingCAS
  • One letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A current resume or CV
  • The application and unofficial transcripts
• Applications must include a 2- to 3-page scholarly paper that describes an example of a specific health care administration problem that you would like to see changed (preferably your scholarly project idea) or a first-authored publication. This must be written using APA style.
• Must have arranged practice site(s) for residency and capstone courses to meet all clinical clearances and liability requirements of the site(s) by end of first term of enrollment.
• Eligible for graduate admission to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Must have one of the following prior degrees:
  • A Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) from a nusring program accredited by either NLN or CCNE.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prior to entering the PhD program.
  • A BSN and a Master's degree in another field will be considered on an individual basis.
• A grade point average of at least 3.0. Preference is given to students with 3.5 or higher.
• Personal interview.
• A valid RN license in any U.S. state, territory, or foreign country.
• Submit to NursingCAS
  • One letter of intent with the applicant's experiences in the discipline of nursing, highlighting experiences with underserved or vulnerable populations
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A current resume or CV
  • The application and unofficial transcripts
  • Submission of a writing sample that demonstrates evidence of scholarly ability and the potential for scholarly growth. Examples include, but are not limited to, a thesis, a published or unpublished scholarly paper, or written creative work.
• Eligible for graduate admission to UNM. Visit www.unm.edu/apply to submit an application and transcripts to UNM Graduate Admissions.
• Exceptions to any program admission criterion are considered individually, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, with recommendation to the College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.