The Vanderbilt Advantage


High-quality programs for every interest. Stellar faculty who also practice in their fields. Clinical experiences second to none. Active engagement with world-renowned experts and health care resources. Research and scholarly activity that are leading the nursing discipline forward with evidence-based education and patient care.
It’s no wonder Vanderbilt School of Nursing is ranked in the “Top 20” by U.S. News & World Report.

Ask students what makes our School of Nursing special, and you’re likely to get additional insights. Some say it’s the exposure you get to vast diversity of thought and experience, among both our faculty and our students. Our School of Nursing is a place where a variety of practice specialties, entry options, clinical experiences, degree programs, research initiatives, and people with many ideas, perspectives, and background create the learning environment.

Others say it’s our commitment to embracing change and using technology and advanced nursing informatics to deliver superior teaching and patient care. Some really like the beauty of the Vanderbilt campus, while many thrive on the health care hub that surrounds us and all that Nashville has to offer. One distinction most will agree on is our unique ability to bridge tradition and innovation in new ways – always pushing the envelope of care but never forgetting the patient at the center. It’s a unique combination that will better prepare you for practice…today and always.


Programs Offered:
Master of Science in Nursing