Nursing
Minnesota State Moorhead’s nursing program began more than 50 years ago.
Today, our programs prepare students to meet the region’s growing demand for nursing professionals. Depending on the pathway you choose, courses may be offered on campus, online, or in hybrid formats, providing flexibility as you advance in your nursing education. Explore nursing degree programs at Minnesota State Moorhead designed for future nurses, licensed RNs, and nurses seeking advanced leadership roles.
Nursing Degree Programs in Minnesota
Find Your Nursing Degree Pathway
No matter where you are in your nursing journey, Minnesota State Moorhead offers a nursing degree program to help you take the next step. Choose the option below that matches your current education or nursing license to explore the program designed for you.
Minnesota State Moorhead Nursing faculty are accessible, accommodating and experienced nurse educators. They are experienced with cutting-edge theories for nursing practice and continually incorporate teaching best practices.
For more than 50 years, Minnesota State Moorhead has been educating future nurses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Minnesota State Moorhead is recognized as one of the most affordable, high-quality, and long-standing programs in the country, and often receives accolades as a best nursing programs.
A study abroad experience will elevate your personal and professional growth by experiencing different populations, environments and health systems, which is not something that can be learned from a book or a class.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree in nursing program at Minnesota State Moorhead are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The graduate major in nursing used guidelines from national and specialty organizations to develop a curriculum that prepares nurses for roles in nursing education and nursing administration/leadership of healthcare organizational systems.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree in nursing program at Minnesota State Moorhead holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation.
Moorhead Nursing faculty have all attended trainings to better understand military culture, potential issues military connected, and Veteran students may face, and awareness of the resources available to military connected and Veteran students. We’re creating a more welcoming and inclusive campus for our military connected and Veteran students to elevate their academic success.
Nursing Student Success Stories
Registered nurse earns MHA and MSN while working in the operating room
Seon Lee assists surgeons at Essentia Health while earning his master's in healthcare administration and master's in nursing.
From Scrubs to Sashes: Dragon Nursing Student Crowned Miss Minnesota 2025
Nursing student Emma Vrieze has been named Miss Minnesota 2025, giving her a platform to speak about healthcare and water safety.
First-year student recognized for service with SpartanNash scholarship
Nursing major Aspen Schroeder is recognized with the SpartanNash scholarship for going above and beyond in serving others.
Nursing Guiding Statements
Minnesota State Moorhead’s nursing programs prepare professional nurses to engage in holistic health promotion and well-being while leading complex and innovative care in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
Minnesota State Moorhead's Nursing Programs are pursuing CNEA Accreditation
The Minnesota State University Moorhead, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program and Master’s Degree in Nursing Program, are pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487.
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Integrative & Holistic Health Graduate Certificate | Nurse Educator (NED) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate | Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate | Nursing Masters | Health Services Administration | Healthcare Leadership, Quality and Patient Safety Certificate | Long-term Care Administration Certificate | Master of Healthcare Administration
Nursing Careers
Minnesota State Moorhead’s nursing program provides the most current and essential nursing education and practice. You will build your knowledge on emerging healthcare issues and trends, evidence-based and population-focused practices, leadership, and systems-thinking to impact quality and safety for your career in healthcare. Here is just a sample of nursing careers that are predicted to have job growth in the next 10 years.
What are some Common Nursing Related Careers?
| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6% | $77,000 |
| Long-term Care Leader | 28% | $101,000 |
| Community Health Worker | 12% | $49,000 |