Program Overview
Program Overview
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University offers a range of programs for students pursuing careers in nursing. These programs include Bachelor's/Pre-Licensure Programs, Accelerated Programs, Master's/Post-Licensure Programs, and Doctoral Programs.
Degree Programs
- Bachelor's/Pre-Licensure Programs
- Accelerated Programs
- Distance-Accelerated BSN
- Master of Nursing (MN) Fall Start (Pre-licensure program)
- Master of Nursing (MN) Spring Start (Pre-licensure program)
- MN Pathway to MSN or DNP
- Master's/Post-Graduate Certificate Programs
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Master in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Women's Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner
- Dual-Degree Programs
- MSN-MA in Bioethics
- MSN-MPH
- Doctoral Programs/Specialties
- Post BSN DNP / Post MN DNP
- Post-Masters DNP
- DNP, Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing PhD
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares graduates to assess and manage a broad range of health needs of individuals and families across the life span. The program has a strong community-based primary care focus.
Unique Highlights
- The FNP program offers multidisciplinary experiences in both the classroom and in clinical settings.
- Students have the opportunity to work with rural and migrant populations and in urban private practice settings.
- Nationally certified faculty members in the program engage in both clinical practice and research.
Clinical Experience
- Graduates have more than 600 hours of directly supervised clinical practice.
- Emphasis is on the management of acute episodic problems and long-term management of stable chronic diseases.
- More than 40 community-based sites and private practices provide students with a rich variety of primary health care experiences with clients of all ages.
- Students have the opportunity to do rotations in specialty areas such as endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, orthopedics, and palliative care.
Career Opportunities
- FNP graduates have an opportunity to work in either primary care or specialty areas.
- Recent graduates have found positions in family practice/internal medicine clinics, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, women’s health, and pediatrics.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC)
- Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia or a multistate RN license
- Application for Admission
- $50 Application Fee
- Official transcripts from each school attended
- Resume
- Personal statement
- 2-3 References (preference for at least one to be a nursing supervisor)
- Students with international nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (for previous nursing coursework).
- Students with international transcripts for non-nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (for previous non-nursing coursework).
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required if English is a second language.
Accreditation
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. For a list of accreditations, you can visit our Accreditations page.
State Eligibility and Licensure Requirements
Not every state will allow a student to enroll in a distance education program or to participate in a clinical placement within the state. The states found on the link below are eligible states for distance-based education and clinical placement. For applicants not seeing their state on this list, please contact the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs.
Post Graduate Certificate Program
This program is also offered as a Post-Graduate Certificate.
Faculty
The faculty at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are nationally certified and engage in both clinical practice and research.
Financial Aid
More than 92 percent of the students in the School of Nursing receive some type of financial assistance.
Clinical Placements
Our students train in numerous clinical sites in Atlanta and across the U.S.
Global Opportunities
At NHWSN, we are preparing nurses to become globally engaged citizens.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Family Nurse Practitioner program includes:
- Family NP: Full-Time (Fall)
- Family NP: Part-Time (Fall)
- Family NP: Part-Time (Spring)
FAQ
For frequently asked questions, please refer to the FAQ section.
Introduction
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is among the top five nursing schools in the U.S. in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Overview
The school promotes optimal health and wellness for all by creating, changing, and leading through teaching, discovery, practice, and social action in local and global communities.
Accreditation
Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations.
Conclusion
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University offers a range of programs for students pursuing careers in nursing, including the Family Nurse Practitioner program. The program prepares graduates to assess and manage a broad range of health needs of individuals and families across the life span, with a strong community-based primary care focus. The school is accredited by multiple organizations and provides numerous clinical placement opportunities for students.
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