The School of Nursing @ NMSU

Caring for the Next Generation

Welcome to the School of Nursing at New Mexico State University

Our dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs provide a wide variety of options for the beginning and advanced nursing student. Over the past 5 years, our programs have expanded and changed to offer more degree plans in both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as the delivery of many of our courses now fully online. Our geographical location along the United States Mexico Border and our diverse student population provides all students with outstanding clinical experiences-acute care and community based. Our baccalaureate and master degree programs in the School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Within the BSN Program are 3 options: The traditional 4 year pre-licensure BSN, the online RN to BSN option for returning nurses, and the 2nd degree Pathways option. At the graduate level, we currently offer a Master of Science in Nursing Administration degree option and the Roadrunner MSN degree option.

And now, the School of Nursing is excited to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online. The DNP is a doctoral degree with a practice based emphasis for nurses at the highest level of nursing practice. We also continue to offer the Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing, also online, with a research based emphasis, for the more advanced nurse looking to pursue a PhD.

The use of educational technologies is evident in all of our programs with the RN to BSN option now available online, only requiring short on campus orientations at the start of the first semester along with online courses throughout the remaining semesters, and local practicum sites, to make this education available across the region. Our MSN degree plan in Nursing Administration is also available online for the busy professional looking to further their professional career. Not to mention, our Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing and our Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees that are both available online using various synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Our online programs are designed with the working nurse in mind to help make your experience with us a more memorable and productive one that fits your busy schedule.

In support of our local communities, many faculty and students are involved in community service throughout the state of New Mexico. Please visit our Student Nurses Association for activities planned within our community.

Please explore our website and contact us to start or continue your professional nursing education. You can also visit us on campus, we are located on the 1st floor of the College of Health and Social Services in room 132. Click on the icon below and type HSS in the search field to find our building on campus.

SON in the News

NMSU's School of Nursing re-accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

New Mexico State University's School of Nursing has received a full, 10-year re-accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The school's Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs each received an initial 10-year accreditation in 2002.

"Nursing is a vital field for New Mexico and qualified individuals are needed to serve in communities around the state," said Tilahun Adera, dean of NMSU's College of Health and Social Services. "This re-accreditation highlights the quality of our nursing program, our faculty and our students."

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