2023–24
As one of the nation’s top nursing schools in U.S. News rankings and research, Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has committed to educating visionary nurse leaders and scholars for more than 100 years.
#1
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Nursing (MN) programs
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is a leader in education and research and has been recognized as best in class according to top-tier rankings.
NUMBER 3
Ranked No. 3 in NIH grant funding
#3 #6
undergraduate program
Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Nursing (MN) programs are ranked No. 1 according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School ranking. Our DNP program is ranked No. 6, and our undergraduate program is ranked No. 3, also by U.S. News & World Report. Several of our specialty programs are also highly ranked:
Master of Science in Nursing
● Adult-Gerontology Primary Care – No. 4
● Adult-Gerontology Acute Care – No. 4
DNP program
● Family Nurse Practitioner – No. 6
Doctor of Nursing Practice
● Adult-Gerontology Acute Care – No. 5
● Family Nurse Practitioner – No. 5
● Adult-Gerontology Primary Care – No. 6
Recognized as a National League for Nursing (NLN) CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE in Nursing Education
TOP 10
Ranked in the top 10 nursing schools by Nurse.org
Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing offers a multitude of options for you to prepare for a meaningful career in the nursing field. With pre- and post-licensure options
designed to fit your needs, cutting-edge resources, top clinical experiences, and access to leading health care partners, you will have the skills and experience to excel in your nursing career.
Our BSN program is designed for those taking the first step in their nursing journey.
We offer multiple entry points for high school, transfer, and Emory and Oxford students.
Our accelerated pre-licensure programs are designed to be completed in as little as 12 to 15 months that allow you to become a registered nurse (RN) after completion.
These programs include a distance-based BSN and an entryto-practice Masters in Nursing. Some of our accelerated programs offer the option of continuing into our MSN, DNP, or PhD programs.
Our master’s programs are specifically designed to fit your career needs. We offer both fulland part-time formats that can be completed over two or three years. Students can choose from a variety of acute and primary care advanced practice nurses (APRN) specialties or one of our two dualdegree options.
We also offer a variety of postgraduate certificate options for those looking to earn another certification in a different specialty.
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing programs prepare the next generation of nurse leaders and clinical scientists
Our program options include a post-BSN and post-MN DNP track with multiple specialty options, a post-masters DNP track, a DNP in nurse anesthesia track, and a PhD in nursing track.
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$7.1M
Last year, the School of Nursing awarded $7.1 million in financial aid and scholarships to students.
An investment in your education is one of the most important decisions that you will make. We evaluate all admitted students for merit-based scholarships and financial aid.
More than 96% of undergraduate students received some form of financial aid.
Last year, the School of Nursing awarded 751 scholarships to students.
Top students may qualify for certain scholarship or fellowships. These programs provide financial support, leadership development, professional networking, and access to exclusive activities within the School of Nursing. Additional debt reduction programs are available for pre- and postlicensure students. These programs include internal employment opportunities, loan repayment and employment opportunities through Emory Healthcare, and more.
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The success of our students is at the heart of everything we do. Our student services team and our dedicated faculty offer a multitude of resources and student support programming to ensure that our students excel while they are in school and are prepared to enter the nursing workforce.
Some of our programs and resources include:
● Peer tutoring
● Emory Writing Center
● NCLEX preparation
● Health and wellness activities
● Accessibility accommodations
Our Nursing Excellence through Scholarship and Technology (NEST) initiative provides resources to facilitate student success in high-risk courses while promoting a progressing growth mindset for learning for students at all levels.
The NEST initiative is guided by the four pillars of student support:
1 Academic support
2 Technology support
3 Health and wellbeing
4 Sense of community
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At the School of Nursing, we are dedicated to preparing competent nurse leaders who can seamlessly enter the nursing workforce. We have more than 10,000 alumni who have gone on to work in many sectors of the nursing field, including hospitals, low-income settings, private clinics, etc.
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100%
Graduates of our undergraduate program were 100% employed three months after graduation.
90%
Graduates of our MSN program were 90% employed three months post-graduation.
We prepare nurses to become globally engaged citizens through the school’s Lillian Carter Center for Global Health & Social Responsibility (LCC), our hub for global education, research, practice, and engagement.
The LCC is guided by three strategies:
We focus on internationally oriented nursing research and research collaborations including our International Nursing Research Conference, international Visiting Scholars’ Program, and international faculty travel.
Each student is offered opportunities for service learning immersions around the globe and right at home. Some of our long-standing partnerships include the Farmworker Family Health Program in Moultrie, GA, the Clarkston Community Health Center, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Ethiopia.
The LCC works in partnership with local, national, and global organizations – many headquartered here in Atlanta. We also collaborate with Emory’s Global Health Institute and the Emory Office of Global Strategies and Initiatives.
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The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing takes great pride in being a leader in education and social change
We are a vibrant and inclusive community that is committed to educating nurse leaders and scholars who are as diverse as the communities in which they live and serve. Our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion designs programming and provides ample resources to ensure that all voices are heard and that the School of Nursing feels like home to all who walk through our doors.
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The Emory Nursing Experience, a partnership with Emory Healthcare and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, gives practicing nurses around the globe access to evidence-based coursework developed by Emory’s world-class faculty. These courses not only help nurses meet continuing education requirements, but also help advance their careers in a variety of ways.
Our Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Center prepares graduate nurses to provide specialty care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, standard and continent ostomy diversions, and fecal and urinary incontinence.
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All of our continuing education courses are provided by the Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC), an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Atlanta is one of the biggest, most diverse metropolitan areas in the nation. It’s home to the world’s busiest airport, a thriving arts scene and entertainment industry, and the densest tree cover of any major city, earning it the nickname “the city in a forest.” There’s a vibrant energy here, and the city and its varied neighborhoods are filled with excitement and a deep culture. Emory just happens to be perfectly situated within reach of it all, located in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood, just northeast of downtown.
At Emory, students have access to Atlanta-based leading healthcare systems and major corporations:
Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the State of Georgia, comprising 10 hospitals with over 250 provider locations across the state
Atlanta is also home to the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Northside Hospital, the top U.S. hospital for childbirth, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), one of the largest pediatric systems in the U.S.
The CDC, the nation’s leading national health institute and a global leader in disease prevention, is headquartered here — and located right next door to the nursing school.
From Coca-Cola to The Home Depot, over 15 Fortune 500 companies call Atlanta home. On the other end of the spectrum, our city is also host to a growing start-up scene
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