Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Name

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Legal name

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.vanderbilt.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Graduate nursing education
• Nursing degree programs
• Advanced practice nursing
• Continuing nursing education
• Nursing workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Graduate Nursing Degree Programs: Tuition revenue from MSN, DNP, PhD, and post-master's certificate programs; ranked #4 MSN and #1 nurse-midwifery nationally
2. Prerequisite Courses for Accelerated Nursing: Fully online prerequisite courses at $375 per credit hour launching August 2026; covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, nutrition, biostatistics, and developmental psychology for aspiring accelerated nursing students
3. Microlearning and Continuing Education: HealthStream partnership delivers Vanderbilt-developed CE modules to nurses nationwide; addresses workforce shortage with evidence-based professional education
4. Professional Development and Non-degree Programs: Office of External Learning offers workshops, seminars, and certificate programs for practicing nurses and healthcare professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) is a private graduate nursing school offering the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), accelerated Master of Nursing (MN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing Science, along with post-master's certificates, subspecialty certificates, postdoctoral fellowships, and a Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) track. It also sells fully online accelerated-nursing prerequisite courses, continuing-education microlearning delivered through HealthStream, and grant-funded workforce training programs (BHWET, MEADOW, SANE, CAP) to practicing nurses nationwide.

Product overview

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) is a premier graduate nursing school offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs, certificate programs, and professional development offerings. The core academic programs include the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ranked #4 nationally, the accelerated Master of Nursing (MN) for non-nurses, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ranked #17, and a PhD in Nursing Science. VUSN also offers Post-Master's Certificates, postdoctoral fellowships, and subspecialty certificates in dermatology and cardiology. The school operates through its Office of External Learning (OEL) to deliver continuing education via partnerships like the HealthStream microlearning platform, and administers grant-funded workforce programs including MEADOW for nurse-midwives, BHWET for psychiatric mental health, CAP for rural care, and SANE training for sexual assault examination. VUSN also provides affordable accelerated nursing prerequisite courses online at $375 per credit hour and maintains a world-class Simulation Lab for experiential learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Office of External Learning (OEL): An initiative to share Vanderbilt's practice, education, and clinical expertise with working nurses through institutes, conferences, microlearning, online events, workshops, and seminars.
• ENPs-CARE
• MEADOW
• BHWET Program

Products and services

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate-level degree program for registered nurses to specialize in advanced practice or non-clinical specialties across 12+ areas; ranked #4 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.
• Master of Nursing (MN)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice-focused doctoral program for BSN- and Master's-prepared nurses to become nursing leaders and practice experts; ranked #17 nationally, including a new nurse anesthesia track.
• PhD in Nursing Science Research-focused doctoral program preparing nurses for scientific discovery and research careers to transform the discipline of nursing.
• Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) Certification program for existing nurse practitioners to add credentials such as nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, nurse informaticist, or nurse educator certifications.
• Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA) Specialty track within the DNP program preparing students for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification.
• Subspecialty Certificates Post-master's certificates for existing NPs in dermatology and cardiology care to meet growing demand for specialized expertise.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship Postdoctoral training with experienced faculty mentors to advance research careers in the School of Nursing's signature research areas.
• Accelerated Nursing Prerequisite Courses Fully online 14-week prerequisite courses (anatomy and physiology I and II with labs, microbiology with lab, nutrition, biostatistics, developmental psychology) for aspiring accelerated nursing students; $375 per credit hour and transferable to other nursing schools.
• VUSN/HealthStream Microlearning Continuing Education Microlearning and continuing-education modules for working nurses nationwide, delivered through the HealthStream platform; initial offerings cover disease prevention, Caring Science, clinical practice, leadership, and whole-person care.
• Global Health Certificate Graduate certificate requiring 3 credit hours of global health coursework plus an immersive international experience in Ecuador, Guatemala, or Mexico, offered for MN students.
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training Program (ENPs-CARE) Free SANE training including travel expenses for nurse practitioners in emergency or urgent care settings; 40-hour online course, in-person clinical competency, and preparation for national SANE-A and SANE-P certification exams.
• MEADOW Program HRSA-funded workforce program training nurse-midwives through trainee scholarships, stipends (~$56,000 over three semesters), curricular enhancement, and community-based training in rural and medically underserved areas.
• Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program Grant-funded program for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students preparing for care of rural and medically underserved communities; up to $10,000 annual stipend and 15% tuition scholarship.
• Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) Program Grant-funded program for FNP, NM/FNP, and AGPCNP students interested in caring for rural and medically underserved communities, with collaborative academic-practice partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 445 students graduated in 2026 commencement ceremony
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HealthStreamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Vanderbilt University School of Nursing partnered with HealthStream to deliver microlearning and continuing education modules for working nurses nationwide. Partnership launched December 8, 2025 with a launch event. Initial offerings include disease prevention training (from Coalition for Better Health assets), Caring Science modules developed with Watson Caring Science Institute, and topics spanning clinical practice, leadership, and whole-person care. The initiative addresses the current nursing workforce shortage by providing accessible, evidence-based professional education.
• Watson Caring Science InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Collaborative development of Caring Science microlearning modules as part of the VUSN/HealthStream partnership. Watson Caring Science Institute brings human-centered clinical practice concepts into short, practical modules for nurses nationwide.
• Coalition for Better HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennessee-based nonprofit that built one of the region's most impactful prevention and public-health training programs. Education assets were granted to Vanderbilt and are being preserved and expanded through the School of Nursing for disease prevention and health promotion training.
• Vanderbilt University Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor affiliated academic medical center; separate nonprofit entity that shares Vanderbilt's respected name. Close collaboration through practice, education, and research. Home to region's top research hospital with over 400 healthcare businesses in Nashville.
• VICTR (Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity-wide research center collaborating with School of Nursing on interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCI-designated Cancer Center collaborating with VUSN on cancer-related research and education initiatives.
• Vanderbilt Institute for Global HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers Graduate Certificate in Global Health for MN students with immersive international experiences in Ecuador, Guatemala, or Mexico during spring break.
• Clinical Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVanderbilt's clinical research facility supporting nursing science research alongside other university research programs.
• International Council of Nurses (ICN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting the 14th ICN NP/APN Network Conference September 2026 in Nashville - first time the conference returns to the U.S. since its inception.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Yale School of Nursing: Elite graduate-only nursing school with a similar specialty-focused, research-intensive model. Competes directly for top national rankings and advanced practice applicants.
• University of Michigan School of Nursing: Top-ranked public and private nursing school with a broad MSN, DNP, and PhD portfolio. Competes for national applicants and research-funded workforce programs.
• Georgetown University School of Nursing: Major private university nursing school with a strong nurse anesthesia and advanced practice portfolio. Direct competitor in CRNA and specialty advanced practice program markets.
• Duke University School of Nursing: Top-5 graduate nursing school with a strong DNP, MSN, and PhD portfolio and an academic medical center affiliation analogous to Vanderbilt's VUMC relationship.
• Columbia University School of Nursing: Ivy League peer offering entry-level MN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Direct competitor for advanced practice applicants and a similar urban academic-medical-center operating model.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: Top-ranked graduate nursing school offering MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with a similar research-intensive, academic-medical-center model. Direct competitor for top national rankings, faculty talent, and high-ability applicants.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Ivy League peer offering MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with national ranking and research prominence. Competes directly with VUSN for the same top-of-funnel applicants and employer brand recognition.
• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Major research university nursing school offering MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with an academic medical center integration similar to VUSN. Competes in the same top-10 ranking band.
• Rush University College of Nursing: Established CRNA and advanced practice nursing program with a strong specialty reputation. Particularly relevant given VUSN's new CRNA track entering a market where Rush is a recognized leader.

Others

• HealthStream: VUSN's distribution partner for the microlearning and continuing education modules. Not a competing school, but the platform whose enterprise reach underpins VUSN's national CE scale-up.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VanderbiltNurse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vanderbiltuniversityschool8590
• Facebookfacebook.com/vanderbiltschoolofnursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/15142341
• Instagraminstagram.com/vusn
• TikToktiktok.com/@vanderbiltnursing

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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