Miami University's nationally recognized nursing program opens the door to a rewarding health care career. A Miami nursing degree will give you career mobility in many different health arenas, as well as schedule flexibility, with plenty of opportunities to work part-time, full-time or flex-time. In addition, the need for nurses is growing at a steady rate. 

The Department of Nursing is located on Miami University's Hamilton and Middletown campuses. This department offers two nursing programs:  baccalaureate and RN-BSN completion.
Learn more about our program offerings:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN-BSN Completion Program
• School Nurse Licensure Program

During CLINICAL PLACEMENTS, students of Miami’s nursing program benefit from a variety of outstanding experiences in health care systems, including acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, pediatrics, and community agencies.

Vision Statement

We, the members of the Department of Nursing, will strive to model caring, creative problem solving, and critical reflection that is sensitive to and inclusive of dramatic societal changes as we teach and learn together. In conjunction with members of the community, we will form partnerships to address current health problems and promote optimal wellness.

 Miami University Excellence

...in Nursing Programs

Accreditation by the Commission on College Nursing Education acknowledges the outstanding quality in all aspects of Miami's nursing programs. Job placement and employers' evaluations of nursing graduates are excellent. Miami nursing graduates also have a high pass rate on the state licensure examination. 

...in Faculty

The nursing faculty are highly qualified both academically and clinically. All nursing faculty hold either master of science or doctoral degrees. Faculty enhance their teaching effectiveness by maintaining clinical practice, attending educational seminars, and presenting their scholarly work and research. Learn more about our faculty and staff.

...in Resources

State-of-the-art educational technology such as critical care monitoring equipment is available on both campuses and provides opportunities for demonstrating proficiency in clinical skills prior to actual patient care. Multimedia resources, including interactive video, promote individualized instruction.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to all of Miami University’s nursing programs is selective and competitive. Meeting minimal criteria for admission to the University does not guarantee admission to any nursing program. It is strongly recommended that all potential applicants to the nursing program meet with a department advisor before submitting an application.