Scholarship and grant dollars available.
Practice in a low-risk environment in our state-of-the-art Simulation Center.
Faculty leading the field in research and practice.
We celebrate our diversity. UNM’s student population is among the most diverse in the country.
We offer 2 programs to earn your BSN – Pre-licensure BSN and RN to BSN. Explore both programs below.
This program is designed for students who do not have an RN License and want to become a nurse for the first time. There are 5 options in this program – Health Sciences Albuquerque Campus, Health Sciences Rio Rancho Campus, Freshman Direct-Entry, BSN Dual Degree and Accelerated 2nd Degree Option – choose the right one for you.
This program is designed for students who have an associate's-level degree in nursing, who are licensed or pending licensure, and want to complete a bachelor's degree in nursing ONLINE. Admissions are rolling.
Also check out our Path to your BSN Guide – a flowchart that helps you determine what options are right for you.
The UNM College of Nursing has provided me with useful resources that have helped me become a better student and challenged me to push past my comfort zone.
Your options are endless. As a BSN prepared nurse, you are ready for anything: schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, public health offices and more.
The goal is simple–become a BSN prepared nurse. Stay goal oriented. Take a look at the current nursing jobs and salaries in New Mexico and beyond.
The majority of our students receive some form of financial aid: scholarship, grant, loan, work study or teaching assistant position.
We awarded over $825,000 in scholarships during academic year 2022-2023. Individual scholarship amounts range from $200-$5,000 annually.
They are leading nurse scientists, highly regarded practitioners and exemplary educators.
But most importantly they are supportive. Hyper-focused on your success, online and in person.
We want you as part of our pack. We are ready to support you along your journey.
Find all the information to get started at UNM. Discover your resources. Learn about your student experience.
At UNM we are a culture of contrast rather than a contrast of cultures. What makes us different makes us strong. Our diverse backgrounds – your diverse backgrounds – enhance our insights and learning. Raise awareness and respect for all the different ways of being and thinking.
We don’t just talk about diversity. We put it into practice. Resulting in a deeper connection to all your future patients. From the beginning of your education, you will serve the underserved. You will walk with empathy and understanding of others.
We are dedicated to your education and providing ongoing support for all of our students. That is why we have Student Success Coordinators. We offer services to individual students and small groups.
Explore the UNM College of Nursing’s Virtual Campus Experience and what being an undergraduate UNM student nurse means.
Not from New Mexico? Make the move to make an impact. Serve the underserved.
You have the questions. We have the answers.
Explore more about transferring to the UNM College of Nursing. We cannot wait for you to be a part of our pack.
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UNM is the only Carnegie R1 research university in New Mexico. Research opportunities abound! Whether you are an undergraduate student or a graduate student, there is an opportunity for you.
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Office of Admissions & Recruitment
College of Nursing
Building 214
Suite 1501
1 University of New Mexico
Pre-Licensure Program Director
Sasha Poole, PhD, RN
Interim Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education
Clinician Educator, Assistant Professor
SNPoole@salud.unm.edu