Academic Programs/Specialties
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Vanderbilt is preparing advanced practice nurses to play a vital role in providing access to health care for people everywhere. We offer an accelerated course of study, multiple entry options, programs for nurses and non-nurses and many opportunities to study without relocating. Choose the advanced practice specialty that suits your interests. [Master of Science in Nursing]
PhD in Nursing Science
This program prepares scholars for research and teaching careers in major universities. [PhD in Nursing Science Program]
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Built upon Vanderbilt School of Nursing’s internationally recognized advanced practice nursing programs, the DNP program provides an alternative to a research-focused doctorate with education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems thinking. [Doctor of Nursing Practice]
Post-Master's Certificates
These are available in various specialty areas for the nurse practitioner (acute care, adult, family, neonatal, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, and women’s health) and in informatics, health systems management, and nurse-midwifery. [Post-Master's Certificates for MSNs]
Postdoctoral Program
Our two-year program lets fellows extend knowledge in their research areas, conduct successful interdisciplinary research projects, enhance writing and communication skills and establish new peer networks. [Postdoctoral Programs]
Continuing Education
Vanderbilt is committed to lifelong learning – offering continuing nursing education courses throughout each year. [Continuing Education Offerings]
Center for Research Development
and Scholarship (CRDS)
This center investigates issues of importance to national health care, targeting such vulnerable and at-risk populations as women, children, the elderly and individuals with developmental and behavioral disorders. [Center for Research Development
and Scholarship]
Special Students (non-degree seeking)
Applicants for admission who are not seeking a degree at Vanderbilt School of Nursing but who wish to enroll for graduate credit are allowed to register as “special students.” A maximum of seven credit hours can be taken as a special student. [download all required documents] [see Special Students]