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VUSN Student Handbook

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As members of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, all students are held to the same values and expectations. The Student Handbook is designed not only to hold students accountable but to also serve as a set of guiding values for our students, faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure that all members of our community are informed about policies, procedures, rights, and privileges. We encourage all students to review the information in the Student Handbook to not only know what is expected of you as members of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, but also to know your rights. The Student Handbook contains helpful information, guides, and directories that will make navigation of campus life easier. If, after reading through this Handbook, you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carolyn Woods, Senior Administrative Officer in Academic Affairs, by email carolyn.woods@vanderbilt.edu or by phone 615.343.3241.

Please note: The Student Handbook was last revised August 28, 2026, and is subject to change. When consulting this Student Handbook, always review the Amendments Section, which appears as the last item in the Table of Contents. Information contained in any section of the Handbook may have been revised by an amendment.

This Student Handbook applies to the MN, MSN, BSN-DNP, and DNP Programs and Post Master’s Certificate students.

Students in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program should also reference the Nurse Anesthesia Program Student Guide located in SharePoint.

Students in the PhD in Nursing Program should also reference the  PhD in Nursing Science Handbook

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