MSN in Nursing

Vanderbilt University (United States) · 2201 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37235, United States

About University:

Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment; Vanderbilt hoped that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War.

Vanderbilt enrolls approximately 13,500 students from the US and over 100 foreign countries. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Several research centers and institutes are affiliated with the university, including the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center, and Dyer Observatory. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, formerly part of the university, became a separate institution in 2016. With the exception of the off-campus observatory, all of the university's facilities are situated on its 330-acre (1.3 km2) campus in the heart of Nashville, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from downtown.

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About University:

Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment; Vanderbilt hoped that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War.

Vanderbilt enrolls approximately 13,500 students from the US and over 100 foreign countries. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Several research centers and institutes are affiliated with the university, including the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center, and Dyer Observatory. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, formerly part of the university, became a separate institution in 2016. With the exception of the off-campus observatory, all of the university's facilities are situated on its 330-acre (1.3 km2) campus in the heart of Nashville, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from downtown.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

School Of Nursing

Degree

MSN

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Nursing

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 25000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 71900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 71900

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3

TOEFL

100

IELTS

6.5

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  • Credential Evaluation

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    Applicants who have completed college or university coursework or a degree in a country other than the United States must obtain and submit an original, official and complete course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. 1) Evaluation agencies include: 2) World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc 3) Josef Silny & Associates, Inc 4)For evaluation by regular mail

  • Degree Certificate

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    Bachelor's degree or higher) from an accredited American institution.

  • Degree Transcript

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    Official electronic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

  • Essay

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    Essay 1: Describe how your personal attributes, background, or experiences will contribute to our inclusive and diverse learning community at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (250 words or less). Essay 2: Describe how your personal attributes, background, or experiences will foster your ability to promote the health of at-risk or underserved individuals or populations (250 words or less).

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Submit three reference letters from faculty members, professional colleagues or supervisors only.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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    Describe in 750 words or less: 1) The people, relationships, or experiences that influenced your decision to become a nurse, 2) Your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse, and 3) Your setting or population of interest and how you plan to use your education to serve your community and contribute to the nursing profession.

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