Nursing students have six full semesters of supervised clinical practice.
Clinical experience begins in the sophomore year and continues throughout the college experiences. Also, qualified students are admitted directly into the nursing program their freshman year. The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares health care professionals in nursing, gerontology and health services administration. UE nursing graduates can be found in hospital settings, school systems, medical centers such as Duke and Vanderbilt, managerial and educational positions, positions, graduate programs and home health agencies. Our nursing graduates enjoy a 100 percent placement rate.