Emory University

What you'll study

• Core nursing sciences: advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment and advanced clinical decision-making that underpin graduate practice across pathways.
• Clinical Nursing pathway: advanced clinical practicum in speciality areas (for example medical–surgical, critical care or ambulatory care), diagnostic reasoning, care coordination and use of simulation to refine bedside skills.
• Registered Nursing practice: courses emphasising complex patient management, transition of care, interprofessional collaboration and application of evidence to improve patient outcomes.
• Nursing Administration: organisational leadership, healthcare economics, quality improvement, human resource management, strategic planning and policy development for nurse managers and executive roles.
• Nursing Research: research methods (quantitative and qualitative), biostatistics, research ethics, grant writing and a mentored research practicum or thesis project focused on translating evidence into practice.
• Interprofessional and systems-focused learning: coursework and projects that foster teamwork with medicine, public health and allied professions, plus content on health systems, informatics and population health.
• Clinical practicum and capstone: supervised clinical hours or a capstone/research project appropriate to the chosen pathway; students gain hands-on experience in affiliated hospitals, community clinics and specialty centres.

Entry requirements

• A recognised Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent from an accredited institution; some pathways may consider applicants with other bachelor’s degrees plus pre-requisite nursing coursework or bridge options.
• Current, active registered nurse (RN) licence in the applicant’s country or state of practice.
• Clinical experience is typically required or strongly recommended, with more senior clinical roles preferred for leadership and research tracks.
• Transcripts demonstrating strong academic performance in prior study; many applicants submit a competitive GPA in nursing and related sciences.
• Letters of recommendation (usually clinical and academic), a personal statement outlining career objectives and fit with the chosen pathway, and a current curriculum vitae.
• Additional materials may include proof of immunisations, background checks and meeting technical standards for clinical placements; specific prerequisites and portfolio requirements vary by pathway.

Career prospects

• Graduates from the Clinical Nursing and Registered Nursing practice pathways move into advanced bedside and specialty roles, charge nurse positions, clinical educator posts and advanced practice collaborations within hospital and community settings.
• Those who complete the Nursing Administration pathway commonly progress to nurse manager, director of nursing, clinical operations leader or roles in healthcare quality and safety, population health management and executive leadership.
• Graduates of the Nursing Research pathway frequently pursue careers as clinical researchers, research coordinators, faculty members or evidence-implementation specialists working in academic medical centres, research institutes and government or industry-funded projects.
• Across pathways, alumni also move into positions in policy, health informatics, case management, education and consultancy; many continue to doctoral study (PhD or DNP) to pursue advanced research or executive-level clinical practice.

Why study at Emory University

Emory’s nursing programmes draw on the resources and clinical partnerships of a major academic health system, providing access to teaching hospitals, community clinics and interdisciplinary research centres. The school emphasises evidence-based practice, simulation-based clinical training and mentored research opportunities with faculty actively engaged in scholarship and healthcare innovation. Students benefit from a network of clinical affiliates for practicum placements, career services aimed at nursing professionals and an alumni community established in regional and national healthcare leadership roles.

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