Program Overview

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Introduction to Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

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). 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.

Academics and Admissions

The school offers various degree programs, including:

• Bachelor's/Pre-Licensure Programs
• Accelerated Programs
• Master's/Post-Licensure Programs
• Doctoral Programs

Master's/Post-Graduate Certificate Programs

The school offers several Master's/Post-Graduate Certificate Programs, including:

• 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

The school also offers Dual-Degree Programs, including:

• MSN-MA in Bioethics
• MSN-MPH

Doctoral Programs/Specialties

The school offers several Doctoral Programs/Specialties, including:

• Post BSN DNP / Post MN DNP
• Post-Masters DNP
• DNP, Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing PhD

Continuing Education

The school offers Continuing Education programs, including:

• Emory Nursing Experience
• Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Education Center (WOCNEC)

Faculty and Research

The school has a strong research focus, with various research centers and initiatives, including:

• Office of Nursing Research
• Research Collaborations
• Student Research
• Faculty Directory
• Job Opportunities

Global Opportunities

The school offers global opportunities, including:

• Lillian Carter Center
• Nursing Research in Global Health
• Service Learning and Social Responsibility
• Global Engagement
• Emory Nursing Now Blog
• Farmworker Family Health Program

Master of Nursing Spring Start (Pre-Licensure Program)

The Master of Nursing Spring Start program is a 15-month, full-time, campus-based program designed for second-degree students. The program applies a master's level approach to second-degree nursing education and has a focus on leadership.

Overview

The program offers three career pathways designed to meet students' needs:

• Master of Nursing Program: Complete the Master of Nursing program in 15 months to work as a registered nurse after obtaining a nursing license.
• Master of Nursing InEmory Scholars Program: Complete the Master of Nursing program in 15 months with a commitment from Emory Healthcare to hire the student as a Registered Nurse after successfully completing the NCLEX.
• Master of Nursing Pathway Program: Complete the Master of Nursing program in 15 months, obtain a nursing license, and continue nursing education in either the MSN or DNP program.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit:

• Application for Admission
• $50 Application Fee
• Official transcripts from each school attended
• Resume
• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (if English is a second language)

Application

The school begins accepting applications for each MN Spring start cohort in March prior to the January start date. Admission decisions are based on candidate competitiveness and space availability.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the MN Spring start program include seven courses:

• Physical Sciences:
  • General Chemistry I with lab
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
  • Microbiology with lab
  • Nutrition
• Math: Introductory Statistics
• Social Sciences: Human Growth and Development or Life Span Development

Financial Aid

More than 75 percent of students in the School of Nursing receive some type of financial assistance.

Clinical Placements

Students train in numerous clinical sites in Atlanta and across the U.S.

Global Opportunities

The school prepares nurses to become globally engaged citizens.