

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
1520 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
Emory University
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in the tree-lined suburban neighborhood of Druid Hills, Emory University is positioned along the Clifton Corridor, which also includes the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Emory's Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center includes Rollins School of Public Health, School of Medicine, Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Emory HealthCare, the largest most comprehensive health care delivery system in Georgia.
The School of Nursing
The mission of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is to produce nurse leaders through academic excellence in the integration of teaching, research and practice, and the design of innovative health-care programs, in partnership with the communities we serve. The mission will be accomplished by: generating and disseminating knowledge relevant to nursing and other disciplines; advancing nursing scholarship; influencing the health-care system to be responsive to a multicultural and global society; and fostering individual development through a commitment to lifelong learning.
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The BSN Program
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The basic professional program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is consistent with the Emory University philosophy that students be broadly educated. The clinical nursing courses include lecture, lab practice, small group discussion, independent study and clinical practice. In addition, students participate in professional seminars designed to develop group leadership skills and to introduce students to roles of the professional nurse. Through creative and individualized learning strategies, the student's nursing education is broadened, enriched and personalized.
BSN for Second Degree Students
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The BSN program at the Emory University School of Nursing also has options for those students seeking a second-degree or considering a career change to nursing. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree in another field need only certain prerequisites before beginning the 4-semester study to complete their BSN.
BSN-MSN Segue Option
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The BSN-MSN Segue Option at Emory is a program designed for non-nurses interested in becoming a nurse practitioner or certified nurse-midwife. Students who already have a bachelor's degree in another area are eligible for admission into our combined degree program. Students are accepted to both the BSN program and MSN program for a seamless course of study.
Fuld Fellowship
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The Fuld Fellowship provides full-tuition scholarships for Segue Option students who have a special commitment to social responsibility as a component of professional nursing practice.
Social responsibility and service to vulnerable people are core values of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and the education of well-prepared nursing leaders with advanced degrees is critical to improving health care in this country and internationally. The Fuld fellowship program is available to students who have strong roots in social responsibility and who can reasonably return to school only with financial support of the fellowship program. These fellowships provide opportunities for second-degree students who want to study nursing to move straight through a program that will award them a BSN, followed by an MSN.
The studies and experiences of Fuld Fellows are further defined through the school's social responsibility programs, coordinated through the Office of Service Learning, and the international nursing program, coordinated through our Lillian Carter Center for International Nursing. After graduation, Fuld Fellows will re-enter their careers as masters' prepared nurses with a deep working knowledge of health issues for vulnerable people in the U.S. and internationally, coupled with a strong sense of direction and mission for addressing these problems realistically.
The Fuld Fellowship provides full tuition to cover 4 semesters of the baccalaureate program and one calendar year of the master's program. The Fuld Fellowships are made possible through a grant from the Helene Fuld Trust.
The MSN Program
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The MSN program prepares advanced practice nurses in a variety of specialty areas. The program reflects the faculty's commitment to providing graduate education that is relevant to the dynamic contemporary practice environment. Graduates are prepared to apply for the appropriate nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife certification examinations. The curriculum consists of four components: theoretical core, clinical/functional core, specialty courses and electives. Participative learning, multiple options for learning, and alternative teaching methods characterize the learning process.
Specialty areas of study include:
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse-Midwife
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse-Midwifery
- Pediatric NP - Acute Care
- Pediatric NP - Primary Care
- Public Health Nursing Leadership
- Women's Health Care (Title X)
- Women's Health/Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
The RN-MSN Program
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The RN - MSN option provides an opportunity for associate degree and diploma-prepared nurses to obtain the MSN. The curriculum is characterized by flexibility and recognizing the diversity of the students who enroll. RN-MSN applicants are admitted to one of the above-listed specialties.
The MSN-MPH Program
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The dual degree MSN-MPH program combines the resources of the Emory University School of Nursing and the Rollins School of Public Health with some of the most renowned public health organizations in the world. Opportunities for professional growth are enhanced by proximity to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CARE and the Carter Center of Emory University. Applicants must submit applications and be admitted to both the School of Nursing and the School of Public Health.
Post-Master's Options
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The School of Nursing offers several options for post-master's study. These programs allow master's prepared nurses to pursue advanced education and additional specialization and to prepare for certification in selected areas.
The specific program of study is developed by the member of the School of Nursing faculty responsible for coordinating the area of specialty. The program may include course work to re-establish a base of knowledge in a particular area as well as courses in advanced practice not included in the applicant's original degree program.
The PhD Program
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The PhD in nursing program is designed for nurses who want to revolutionize health care and improve health outcomes through a career devoted to research and leadership. By making a commitment to a research career, doctoral students will become part of the group of emerging scientists who are generating new knowledge to improve care for diverse populations. Whether students choose to study health risk and prevention, symptoms and self-care in chronic illness, or outcomes of acute care, for example, the PhD in nursing program will prepare you to be part of an interdisciplinary team creating new data to support future health policy.
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