Program Overview

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

The school offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Bachelor's/Pre-Licensure Programs
• Accelerated Programs
• Master's/Post-Licensure Programs
• Doctoral Programs
• Dual-Degree Programs
• Continuing Education

Bachelor's/Pre-Licensure Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Transfer Option is available to students who transfer into the School of Nursing with 60 semester hours of college course credit. The program provides a solid foundation for beginning a career as a registered nurse.

Overview

The BSN Transfer Option is a four-semester program that includes:

• Part One: Prerequisites (60 hours of general education prerequisites)
• Part Two: Nursing (clinical and classroom settings within Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing)

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit:

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

Curriculum

The BSN Plan of Study includes:

• Physical Sciences (General Chemistry I with lab, Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, etc.)
• Math (Introductory Statistics)
• Social Sciences (Human Growth and Development or Life Span Development)
• General Electives (additional courses to reach 60 semester hours)

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/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 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

Accreditation

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations, including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For a list of accreditations, visit the Accreditations page.