Application Procedures

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Thank you for applying to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. Our streamlined application process takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Before beginning your application, we recommend having electronic copies of your test scores, transcripts as well as your resume in order to minimize the time needed to complete the application. You can click the button above to create an account and begin working on your application.

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Special Standing

Special Standing students are approved to take courses from the list below. To apply for special standing please visit https://apply.nursing.emory.edu/apply . Some courses are not offered every semester. You can find what courses are offered for the current and next semesters by going to Class Schedules

Please remember that students are only allowed to take a maximum of 12 credit hours in special standing status. For more information contact the Office of Admission at 404.727.7980 or nursingquestions@emory.edu

Approved list of courses for special standing:

  • NRSG 380 Health Assessment
  • NRSG 505 Research and Evidence Based Practice
  • NRSG 507 Theory & Research Applications
  • NRSG 513 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
  • NRSG 514 Intermediate Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (with permission from faculty)
  • NRSG 522 Adv. Pharmacology (with permission from program director)
  • NRSG 528 Adv. Physiology/Pathophysiology(with permission from program director)
  • NRSG 559 Genetics for Advanced Practice Nursing
  • NRSG 586 Leadership I: Personal and Professional Development
  • NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Safety
  • NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance
  • NRSG 614 Human Lactation and Breastfeeding Management
  • NRSG 644 Adv. Continence Management (online)
  • NRSG 645 Adv. Ostomy Management (online)
  • NRSG 646 Adv. Skin and Wound Management (online)
  • NRSG 683 Human Sexuality in Health and Illness
  • NRSG 686 Health as Social Justice

* Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.

Application Tips

With careers in nursing booming, getting into a top-notch nursing program has become a competitive endeavor. According to a report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, U.S. nursing schools turned away 68,938 qualified applicants away because of the high demand for nursing education.

Nursing is a rewarding and challenging field with dozens of specialties. Talented nurses hailing from the nation’s most prestigious nursing schools are able to find work in their field at hospitals and in doctors' offices all over the country.

If you're interested in choosing nursing for your career, your next step is to put together a strong application to impress the programs you're interested in. Feeling nervous about getting it all done? Try these tips to get organized and successfully apply to top nursing schools.

1. Do Your Research

Before you apply, study up on what each program offers to make sure your preferred specialties, learning styles and locations are covered. You'll also want to visit the campus to get a sense of what life there is like.

2. Apply to More Than One School

Rank your favorites, and apply to your personal top three to five programs. If you get accepted to more than one, you'll be able to compare and contrast the programs and any financial aid packages to make an informed decision.

3. Apply Early

This is especially important if you're looking at a program with a rolling admissions process -- you don't want all the spaces to be filled before you send in your application! Applying early gives the admissions committee time to consider your application and may give you a leg up on getting scholarship money. Scholarship awards are awarded generously to applicants who apply before the priority scholarship deadline.

4. Be Yourself

Admissions committees look to create diverse student bodies, so be sure to list all your previous jobs, extracurricular activities, volunteer work and any other unique leadership roles you've taken on. Let your personality shine through in your application. You can bring your application to life by giving the admission committee the chance to get to know you. Most schools offer Open Houses, Virtual Webinars, Facebook Chats, and Shadow Days. These are all excellent ways for you to get to know the school and for the school to get to know you.

5. Proofread

While showing off your unique style is a good thing, irregular spelling and grammar are not. Be sure to carefully edit and proofread your full application to avoid careless mistakes. These may be innocent, but they show a lack of attention to detail that points to a lack of effort -- and a quick rejection.

Next Steps

As you research top nursing programs, be sure to check out Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Emory makes it easy to schedule a visit and learn more about its programs through information sessions. When you're ready, try Emory's new online application to the nursing program. It's quick, it's easy, and it takes less than 30 minutes to get started on your future today.

Pay Application Fees

Payments of your application fee is now handled directly within the online application. Login to http://apply.nursing.emory.edu/apply and go to your status page to see the application fee payment. If you don't see the application fee, or have any questions regarding fee payment, please contact the Admission Office at 800.222.3879 or 404.727.7980 or sending an email to nursingquestions@emory.edu

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