Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is a place where exceptional people discover possibilities that forever change their lives and the world. With more than a century of established excellence in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University, the School of Nursing is both connected to the past and focused on the future. We attract students and faculty from around the world to collaborate, research, and learn the best practices to advance the science and art of nursing.

• Ranked 2nd in the nation for graduate community health nursing programs and 4th overall in nursing graduate programs according to U.S.News & World Report
• Located within steps of Johns Hopkins Hospital, ranked No. 1 for the past 17 years by U.S.News & World Report and across the street from the top-ranked schools of Public Health and Medicine
• Generating more than $7 million per year in research funding
• Creating an unparalleled multidisciplinary environment for intense mentored research experiences with renowned faculty
• Offering collaborative programs jointly with the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and Bloomberg School of Public Health

The School of Nursing offers programs designed to fit the needs of a diverse student population. From traditional and accelerated bachelor's degree programs to DNP and PhD programs, the unique resources of the School of Nursing represent more nursing possibilities for more people.

• Bachelor of Science
  Gain a foundation for career and graduate success in a well-rounded and cutting-edge environment
• Master of Science in Nursing
  Prepare as an advanced practitioner and manager of care in a nationally top-ranked program
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Prepare as a nurse leader to improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and health care delivery
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  Prepare as a nurse scholar and conduct research that advances the knowledge base for nursing practice and education
• Post-Degree Opportunities
  
  • Post-baccalaureate and post-master's options
  • Post-doctoral fellowships
  • Continuing education

Degrees/Specialties

Baccalaureate Program — Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing

• Traditional Option - first and second degree
• Accelerated Option - second degree
• Direct Entry to Combined BS to MSN Option - second degree
• RN to BS Option - first and second degree

Master's Program – Master of Science in Nursing

• Nurse Practitioner Option
  • Adult, Family, or Pediatric Primary Care
  • Adult Acute/Critical Care
• Management of Care Option
  • Health Systems Management
  • Health Systems Management: Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Response
  • MSN/MBA
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist – Forensic Nursing
  • Women's Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse-Midwifery in collaboration with Shenandoah University Division of Nursing
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist/Health Systems Management
  • Public Health Nursing
  • MSN/MPH with the Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    • Public Health Nursing
    • Nurse Practitioner with a Public Health Nursing Focus
      • Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Practitioner with a Public Health Nursing Focus
• MSN /PhD

Post-Degree Certificate Options

• Hopkins Business of Nursing – Post-Baccalaureate/Post-Master's
• Nurse Practitioner Option – Post-Master's
• Adult Acute/Critical Care
• Accelerated Adult Acute/Critical Care
• Adult, Family, or Pediatric Primary Care
• Health Systems Management: Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Response – Post-Master's

Doctoral Program

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Information

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