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
Professional Development

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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Upcoming Events

Build your network, gain expertise and dive deeper into your chosen field of study by attending one of the School of Nursing’s upcoming events.

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VUSN awarded $1.5 million to expand work on SANE program

Vanderbilt School of Nursing has been awarded a $1.5 million HRSA grant to grow its effective sexual assault nurse examiner education program. 

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