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Requirements




Vanderbilt University seeks individuals who have high standards of personal ethics and have demonstrated excellence in their professional lives and academic studies.

Admission Criteria

The ideal candidate should have:
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited academic program with a minimum 3.0 grade point average
  • An active license as a registered nurse in state of practice that is unencumbered
  • A minimum of one year practice as a registered nurse
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if English was not the language of degree study)
  • Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Applicants not meeting these criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process

Call an Admissions Counselor to begin the application process and submit:
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a supervisor)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • RN License
  • Resume
  • Application form and fee ($50)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
Applicants not meeting all of the criteria will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.


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