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School of Nursing - | School of Nursing | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt School of Nursing
The future of health care starts here — where you’ll be both challenged and supported by expert faculty to become a nurse leader impacting communities near and far.
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Prepared for excellence.
Positioned for success.
New Subspecialty Certificates
Existing NPs: Gain the expertise to meet today's demands for dermatology and cardiology care
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Nurse Anesthesia applications open
Applications for the summer 2027 cohort of nurse anesthesia students are now open. Deadline to apply is May 15.
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Our Programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Build on your knowledge and registered nurse experience by specializing in an advanced practice or non-clinical specialty.
Master of Nursing (MN)
No nursing experience? Jumpstart your nursing career and become a master’s-prepared registered nurse in just 4 full-time semesters. Or choose the MN Prespecialty and advance to a specialty.
Post-Master's Certificate (PMC)
Define (or redefine) your career with a nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, nurse informaticist, or nurse educator certification.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
With options for both BSN- and Master’s-prepared nurses, our DNP program prepares nursing leaders to become practice experts.
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Nurse anesthesia track!
PhD in Nursing Science
Ready to pursue a research career? Our PhD program prepares nurses to transform the discipline through scientific discovery.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Work with experienced faculty mentors to advance your research career in any of the School of Nursing’s signature research areas.
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Actively Practicing, Expert Faculty
As innovative experts in their fields, our world-class faculty bring both evidence-based methods and skills and new research and ideas into the classroom.
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Collaborative & Challenging Culture
We value belonging and collaboration. Faculty, staff and your fellow students will help ensure your success by sharing their expertise, support, and resources from day one to beyond graduation.
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Preparing You for Success
Vanderbilt’s exceptional reputation will precede you when you apply for your dream job. Employers know that Vanderbilt nurses are well-prepared and ready to hit the ground running.
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Sign up for an online information session with program faculty and admissions staff. Attend VUSN for Working Nurses, VUSN for Non-Nurses, Admissions 101 or more. Hear about the DNP program, Vanderbilt's 13 specialties or its MN Prespecialty from program directors and faculty.
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School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia program accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s nurse anesthesia program has received accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The three-year program of study will be part of the school’s doctor of nursing practice degree program.
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