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
• Dual-Degree Programs

Bachelor's/Pre-Licensure Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Freshman Option provides Emory College and Oxford College students with a solid foundation for beginning a career as a registered nurse. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the BSN as their first bachelor’s degree.

Accelerated Programs

The school offers accelerated programs, including:

• 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

The school offers various 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 offers dual-degree programs, including:

• MSN-MA in Bioethics
• MSN-MPH

Doctoral Programs/Specialties

The school offers various doctoral programs and specialties, including:

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

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, applicants must submit:

• Application for Admission
• Official transcripts from institutions outside of Emory University
• Resume/CV
• Optional personal statement
• Manually waived by the Admission Team for Emory University students, $50 application fee, high school transcript, and standardized test scores

Guaranteed Admission Criteria

Emory and Oxford students must obtain a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 to receive guaranteed admission into the BSN program. Students whose cumulative GPA is less than a 3.0 will not receive guaranteed admission and will be placed on the waitlist for further review by the Admission Committee.

Curriculum

The BSN program is designed to be completed in four semesters of full-time enrollment. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination to become a Registered Nurse in any U.S. state.

General Education Requirements

All first-degree BSN students must satisfy Emory University Nursing General Education Requirements (GERs) in addition to prerequisite requirements to matriculate to the School of Nursing.

Prerequisites (Emory College)

The prerequisites for the BSN program include 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graded college course credit. Students may submit an application for admission with the courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be completed successfully by the time they plan to begin the nursing program.

Prerequisites (Oxford College)

Oxford students are required to complete the General Education Plan for their first and second years and should work with their Oxford academic advisor to satisfy these requirements.

Accreditation

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. For a list of accreditations, please refer to the Accreditations page.

Faculty and Research

The school values the intersection of research and practice, with various research centers and initiatives, including:

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

Global Opportunities

The school prepares nurses to become globally engaged citizens, with opportunities for global engagement and service learning.

FAQ

Please refer to the FAQ section for answers to frequently asked questions about the school and its programs.