Nursing

You’ll develop competency and compassion through immersive
clinical learning experiences that emphasize care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Clinical placements in a wide range of health care systems, settings, and specialty practice areas provide the skills and experience you need to thrive in today's evolving nursing landscape.

All students enrolled in our traditional on-campus nursing program qualify for ample financial support. Funding options for nursing majors include the Sanford Health Directors Award for Careers in the Health Care Industry.

In addition, first-year, full-time freshmen are eligible to apply to join our tuition-free Nursing Academy. This groundbreaking program provides an elite option for future nurses committed to reaching their fullest potential — in the classroom, in the workplace, and beyond.

Traditional BSN students can select a 4-year, 3.5-year, or 3-year plan of study, while licensed nurses can advance their careers through our dedicated LPN-to-BSN and RN-to-BSN pathways.

Incoming freshmen with a superior academic record can apply for direct admission to our traditional nursing program.

Graduates of our BSN program pass their licensure exam and enter the workforce more quickly than their peers. Over the past five years, University of Mary graduates have achieved an outstanding 98% average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate — well above state and national averages. Their competency translates into career success, with 98% of spring 2026 graduates who sought employment securing a nursing position by graduation, compared to the national average of 84%.