Why Apply?

• The VCU School of Nursing offers degree and certificate programs from entry-level practice through the doctorate to an average of 900 students every year.
• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• VCU Nursing is part of a premier health sciences campus anchored by VCU Health, an academic medical center with Magnet status.
• The school is housed in a state-of-the-science building of 61,500 square feet equipped with classrooms, a clinical simulation facility and benchmark research laboratories.
• Our research faculty are nationally recognized for their contributions on a diverse set of topics, leading community-based health research initiatives, directing cross-disciplinary research collaborations and spearheading nationwide multi-partner projects.
• VCU Nursing has consistently ranked in the top-tier of National Institutes of Health-funded nursing schools.
• Our Office of Research, Scholarship and Innovation provides administrative support and resources, mentoring and professional development opportunities, and guidance for grant preparation and management.
• The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers each member to thrive and contribute to our shared mission of excellence in nursing education and research.