School of Nursing - Virginia Commonwealth University

Why VCU Nursing?

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Be your best.

Earn your degree in a top program with the right support. From the moment you come through our doors, you are connected to a dedicated academic coaching and advising team, millions of dollars in annual scholarships and a learning environment that will help you be your best. You’ll learn from a diverse and experienced faculty who are excited to introduce you to the profession.

Ranked in the top 6% of nursing B.S. programs in the nation in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings
More than $4 million awarded in annual scholarships

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Learn by doing.

Develop skills in diverse clinical settings to be practice-ready. From rotations in a large urban medical center and community health settings to small rural hospitals and physical rehabilitation centers, you will learn to deliver culturally competent and inclusive care in our programs. We embrace an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice, meaning that you’ll learn alongside and from other health disciplines to prepare you for the complexities of modern health care.

A premier health sciences campus with schools of dentistry, health professions, medicine, nursing and pharmacy
Two blocks from VCU Health, an urban academic medical center with Magnet status

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Go beyond the bedside.

Get the skills and experience for the career you want. You might have your sights set on a career in a particular specialty. Or, you might be curious about other nursing career paths. Our programs connect you to opportunities and people that will broaden your nursing horizons—like learning and working in the local community, conducting research alongside our award-winning faculty, building your professional network and exploring your unique interests.

Seven American Academy of Nursing Fellows on faculty
Research support for student-scholars at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Find your nursing program.

From entry-level preparation to advanced practice and leadership, VCU’s School of Nursing offers programs designed to move your career forward.

Popular Links: B.S. | M.S.N. | D.N.P. | Ph.D. | Certificates

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Guaranteed Admission to Grad Programs

Graduates of our B.S. and M.S.N. programs are guaranteed admission to all VCU nursing doctoral and post-professional certificate programs provided they meet all admission requirements and space is available. Contact vcu_nurse@vcu.edu for more info.

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Worried about balancing school with everything outside of it?

We can help! We're here to offer guidance on a program that’s right for you. Get in touch with all of your questions.

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Scholarship support

VCU School of Nursing awards nearly $4 million annually in scholarships, with 82% of students receiving some form of aid. Learn what you might be eligible for and how to apply.

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Student Research Opportunities

Nursing students at VCU have the chance to take part in impactful research projects. Find out how you can get involved and gain hands-on experience.

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