The School of Nursing centers nursing education on caring, compassion, and authentic human connection. Through reflective, intentional practice and a commitment to equity, advocacy, and social justice, students learn to partner with others in healing and growth. This nursing way of being prepares graduates to lead with purpose and transform the world through thoughtful, relationship‑driven care.
Compassionate Care
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing prepares students to lead with caring, competency, and compassion through a deep commitment to the research and practice of caring science. Through entry‑level BSN, RN to BSN, and master’s programs, students develop clinical excellence while building inclusive communities, engaging in service to others, and promoting social responsibility.
care. lead. serve.
Degrees & Programs
Application Process
apply for:
1
Application
Submit Your Application via the NDMU application or the Common App.
2
Transcripts
Submit your official transcripts.
- Request your high school to send your transcripts to NDMU processing@ndm.edu
- Note: The Common App will include your transcripts.
3
Optional Materials*
- SAT or ACT scores
- Personal Statements or Essays
- Letter of Recommendation
*First year BSN applicants requires SAT or ACT scores
*Transfer BSN applicants additional requirements.
1
Application
Submit Your Application via the NDMU application.
2
Transcripts
Submit your official transcripts (high school and college).
Read instructions on your school website to send your transcripts to NDMU processing@ndm.edu
3
Additional Requirements
ABSN Program (Accelerated Bachelor’s Science in Nursing)
- Submit
- Essay
- Resume
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score
- Two letters of recommendation
- See more.
RN to BSN
- Submit
- Active Registered Nursing License
ATB
No additional materials required.
See additional details here.
1
Application
Submit Your Application via the NDMU application.
2
Transcripts
Submit your official transcripts from all previous institutions.
Read instructions on the school website to send your transcripts to NDMU processing@ndm.edu
3
Additional Requirements
For the Master’s programs submit:
- Active Registered Nursing License
- Resume
- Essay
Apply Today
Start your journey at NDMU by applying today!
student story
EDUCATION WITH IMPACT
From the sports field to clinical learning experiences, with passion and perseverance Sarah Generoso ’25 has made the most of her time at NDMU. As a two-sport athlete and standout nursing student, Sarah found strength in a supportive campus community and forged lifelong friendships.
Leadership
Career Pathways
100%
Students achieved a first-time pass rate on population-based board certification examinations for FNP and AGNP programs
95-100%
Students achieved a first-time pass rate on NCLEX for all entry-level BSN programs
51.5%
Participation in research-focused activities by faculty
$5.3 million
Awarded in state and federal grants since 2021
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Faculty members were honored for their excellence as a nurse educator from MHEC through the Nurse Support Program II.
Our School of Nursing can lead to many roles in healthcare including:
- Staff Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Educator
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Nursing Instructor
- Staff Development Coordinator
- Patient Education Coordinator
- Simulation Lab Educator
- RN Residency Program Coordinator
- Continuing Education Coordinator
- Academic Advisor for Nursing Programs
- Informatics Nursing
- Online Nursing Instructor
- Nurse Manager
- Assistant Nurse Manager
- Nursing Supervisor
- Quality Improvement Coordinator
- Patient Safety Officer
- Case Management Director
- Utilization Review Manager
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Staff Development/Operations Coordinator
- Risk Management Coordinator
- Healthcare Compliance Manager
- Telehealth Nursing
- Public Health Nursing