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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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 inclusion, diverse perspectives 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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Being part of the VUSN network is priceless. VUSN education and training are revered nationwide and helped me secure a job when I moved out of state.

Kaitlin Redd Kaitlin Redd, MSN'13, AGACNP-BC
Seton Healthcare, Austin, TX
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Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders 

Join health care leaders, Nov. 18-22, in a 5-day immersive workshop to grow your leadership skills and explore the challenges of being a diverse leader. Applications close mid-October.

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Featured Story

VUMC leader to head up VUSN new nurse anesthesia program

Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on November 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. Dunworth most recently was the associate nurse executive of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Advanced Practice, where he led VUMC’s more than 1,600 advanced practice providers.

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