During the second year of prerequisite course work, students apply for admission to the School of Nursing. Qualified students are then admitted for the remaining two years of professional study. The goals of the School of Nursing are to advance nursing knowledge, produce nurse leaders, and design new models of care. A wealth of clinical venues are available in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and clinical experiences are precisely geared to students' career focuses. Part-time study is available.
Students sit for certification as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or both.
Minors in teaching and management are available. Students accepted to the program receive an annual stipend plus financial support to cover tuition for a maximum of four years. Location Emory University is located 6 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Emory is positioned along Clifton Road, which is also the home of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society. With top-tier entertainment, cultural attractions, sports, and shopping, Atlanta has something for everyone.