Academics

Nursing. Elevated.

UVA School of Nursing's programs are consistently ranked among the nation's best, and remain Virginia's No. 1 destination for individuals wishing to become nurses, expand and enrich their nursing, and set their path for professional and financial success. Guaranteed admissions for alumni interested in our wealth of MSN, post-master's certificate specialties, and our DNP programs.

Join us for an upcoming info session or admissions chat to learn how we can help you reach your goals. It's your nursing, elevated.

DNP

Our BSN to DNP is the ultimate advanced practice nurse pathway, preparing both nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, and is a a cost- and time-efficient option for those with a BSN to earn the highest clinical degree.

RN to BSN

A hybrid program for working RNs who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree and all that professional and personal benefits it confers

CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader)

A two-year, fast-track to nursing degree for people with at least a bachelor's degree in another non-nursing field

PhD

For future academics and nurse scholars, a doctor of philosophy in nursing degree that offers 4 years' free tuition plus a stipend for all enrollees

Accelerated BSN (ABSN)

Two fast-track options for students who've completed some school ready to transfer from community college, another school or university, or UVA

RN to CNL

A part-time master's program for current RNs interested in deepening their leadership, clinical, and assessment skills

BSN

Programs for high school graduates or transfer students

Certificates

A variety of post-master's programs for nurse practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists looking to deepen or expand their specialty areas

MSN

For RNs who want to become nurse practitioners who can order tests, make diagnoses, write prescriptions, and care for a specific patient population in primary or acute care settings

Part of the Nurses Climate Challenge

Our changing climate demands nurses who understand the critical impact it exerts on people’s health worldwide. As a member of the Nurses’ Climate Challenge, UVA School of Nursing has committed to teaching its students about the intersection between climate change and health to deepen their understanding, help them participate in solutions, and encourage the entire nursing community to be the change they wish to see. https://nursesclimatechallenge.org