We find your clinical placements.
Flexible hybrid format for working nurses.
High-tech learning in our Simulation Center.
We are part of a large Health Sciences System.
Scholarship and grants available.
Faculty leading the field in research and practice.
100% pass rate for licensure certification.
Advanced practice nurses are health care leaders who know how to navigate the system. To serve our beneficiaries and communities and meet the needs of the health care environment. Health care leaders who are well prepared to meet the challenges of modern health care, reduce costs, advance health equity and provide evidence-based care consistent with our mission at the UNM College of Nursing.
No scrambling. No waiting. No guessing. We have a dedicated team to support all your clinical placements needs. Yes, that includes finding your preceptors.
That also includes all the details that could be overlooked. The clinical affairs team will ensure you are prepared and stay in compliance with all on-boarding requirements of your clinical sites.
With our small cohorts you will work closely with our outstanding faculty. You with quickly notice they are deeply vested in your success. Whether it’s a question about an assignment or about life’s bumps in the road, faculty are here to listen and work with you to reach that finish line.
The commitment to our older population looks different for each faculty member. Each of them bringing their diverse background to the classroom, simulation lab and your clinical experiences.
Most of our faculty are active in clinical practice. They are up to date on clinical standards and the real-world practice environment. Our faculty are committed to your success.
With small class sizes and a hands-on learning approach, we are focused on supporting you. We know each student is different and we have the resources in place to ensure your successes.
Your faculty will provide tailored feedback and support. But that is not all. Students have access to our Office of Academic Advising, Office of Academic Success and all of the University support centers available to students.
Application opens: August 15
Priority deadline: December 1
Final deadline: April 1
A BSN degree from an accredited college or university. Options are available for RNs with a BA or BS in another field.
Current RN license
1 year of work as a Registered Nurse or in a closely related health care field.
No GRE or GMAT required
For the full list of admissions criteria and the application, click below.
Graduates of this program are prepared to serve in hospitals, cardiology, intensive care/trauma, neurology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, palliative and hospice care and more.
The goal is simple–become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Stay goal oriented. Take a look at the current AG-ACNP jobs and salaries in New Mexico and beyond.
All graduate students who reside in a Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) state are eligible for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), which is a tuition‐reciprocity arrangement.
To find out if your state is part of the program, visit our WICHE page.
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.
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.
Learn more about your education, curriculum, academic calendar, clinical and simulation experiences.
There is a lot of information to consider as you prepare to apply to our DNP program. We know you have questions. We have answers.
Admissions & Recruitment Office
College of Nursing
Building 214
Suite 1501
1 University of New Mexico
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Program Coordinator, Clinician Educator, and Assistant Professor.
Michele Head, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP