Why Emory Nursing?

Emory School of Nursing is ranked No. 1 for graduate programs, No. 2 for undergraduate programs, and No. 6 for DNP programs by U.S. News and World Report. We also consistently rank top 5 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.

The School of Nursing’s faculty impacts lives worldwide—through our research enterprise—and in the classroom. Our faculty include American Academy of Nursing Fellows, Institute of Medicine members, Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame members, and more.

Our students can take advantage of Atlanta, a global city and the business, technology, and health care center of the Southeast. The city offers countless opportunities for research, clinical experience, and employment, enhancing our students’ nursing education. Forbes named Atlanta the No. 1 spot for graduates to live and work.

At Emory School of Nursing, we’re known for a strong student-faculty connection and a collaborative approach to learning. This learning environment benefits our students, and it makes for a close-knit community. We also offer dedicated resources to ensure that our students thrive in any environment.

Our curriculum emphasizes service learning, a teaching method that incorporates community service. Our students learn by doing - both at home in the Atlanta community and across the globe.

From women's health, to AI/data science, pediatrics, oncology, and more, our School of Nursing faculty are experts in leading research areas. Our impact is far reaching and ever changing to meet the demands of our profession.

Clinical placements enrich the learning experience for students by giving them a real-world experience with patients in a health care environment. Our students train in numerous clinical sites domestically and internationally in a wide range of clinical settings.

Our Emory Nursing Learning Center, a 70,000-square-foot dedicated simulation building provides unparalleled opportunities for students to enhance their education. Here, our students utilize first-in-class technology, manikins, and world-class simulation spaces designed to look like operating, clinic, hospital rooms, and more.