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It will take 2 years (6 terms) to complete the program.
The intensity and clinical demands of the program makes it is difficult for students to work while attending the program. Many students reduce their workload with their current employer to allow them to keep your benefits. Please reach out to your employer to understand your options.
We understand the financial investment in your education can feel daunting. We have kept our program costs reasonable and the majority of our students receive some form of grants, scholarships or loans. Explore our financial aid website and reach out to our Financial Aid Officers to explore all your options.
Our program is 48 credits, 725 clinical hours and 50 lab hours total.
The application process is easy and varies by program. Visit our application webpage for information on how to apply.
This program accepts applications every other year. Not Admitting Summer 2021.
For more information about how to apply to apply for financial aid visit our financial aid webpage or reach out to our Financial Aid Officers.
Deadlines vary. Visit our financial aid webpage for most up to date deadlines.
We have a dedicated team that finds and supports clinical placements. We work with your needs and identify the ideal experiences for you.
One of your clinical rotations will in a rural or underserved community, often outside of Albuquerque. Students are responsible for travel costs.
If covering these costs are an issue please reach out to our Financial Aid Officers to discuss options available to you.
Our dedicated team works with the clinical sites and directly with you to ensure all your documents are all up to date. You will receive email notifications if updates are needed.
Our primary care PNP Concentration Coordinator, Tamara Hall, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, knows the program very well and is ready to answer your questions. Email her at tamarahall@salud.unm.edu
Summer Entry
August 25 – October 1
(Not Admitting Summer 2021)
Admissions considers all verified applications received by the deadline.
You have the questions. We have the answers.
Explore more about transfering to UNM College of Nursing. We cannot wait for you to be part of our pack.
The majority of our students received some form of financial aid – scholarship, grant, loan, work study or teaching assistant position.
We also offer more than $285,000 in UNM College of Nursing scholarships. Individual scholarship amounts range from $200-$5,000 annually.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Concentration Coordinator, Lecturer I
Tamara Shannon, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC
College of Nursing
Building 228
Room 216
1 University of New Mexico