Master of Science in Nursing

Fall 2025 Applications are now open. Apply now for priority review.

Build on your knowledge and nursing experience by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) through Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing.

Vanderbilt prepares nurses to deliver high-quality, safe and culturally responsive nursing care. Our 13 nursing specialties for nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives and nurse informaticists mean you choose the nursing path that’s right for you. It’s no wonder our MSN is ranked as the nation’s #4 graduate nursing program.

Ultrasound Course

For RNs with a BSN

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be a registered nurse. Don’t have a BSN or RN licensure? Check out our Master of Nursing program.

Exceptional Outcomes

Excellent licensure and certification pass rates across all specialties. 97% of graduates are employed in advanced practice nursing after graduation.

Online/Hybrid Format

Most specialties are online with brief on-campus sessions a few times during the program. Nurse-Midwifery varies by semester, while Nursing Informatics is 100% online.

Fall Start

A new class of MSN students starts each fall.

Expert Faculty

Actively practicing faculty bring their expertise to the classroom. 

Robust Clinical Experience

Each specialty offers hundreds of hours of  clinical practice.

I feel very lucky to have been trained at VUSN because it gave me the foundation I needed to flourish. The mentorship and support from my faculty helped me to develop the confidence I needed to work as a clinician and a leader in my field.

Leah Moynihan Barker Leah Moynihan Barker, MSN'98, WHNP-BC
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

Complete an advanced practice or nursing informatics specialty in just 4 to 8 full-time semesters or 7 to 9 part-time semesters (dual specialties require more semesters). Most specialties are online or hybrid and offer widespread clinical opportunities so you can learn from where you live.

Accreditation Information

The Vanderbilt MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.  

See all VUSN accreditation info.

Take the Next Step

Interested in the Vanderbilt MSN program? Explore our admissions requirements, then request information about the program or contact our admissions team.