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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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

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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Featured Story

Bedford Falls Foundation awards Vanderbilt Innovation Grant

Vanderbilt School of Nursing has received a $250,000 Innovation Grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation for a pilot program to equip nursing students and registered nurses with tools that increase their job satisfaction so that they remain vitally needed members of the nursing workforce.

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