Duke School of Nursing offers diverse nursing academic programs tailored to meet the evolving demands of today’s health care landscape. From undergraduate to doctoral levels, our nursing courses and programs emphasize rigorous training, evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a Duke nursing school student, you’ll engage in hands-on clinical experiences, cutting-edge research and outreach initiatives to prepare for a successful and rewarding career.

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Student Stories

From overcoming challenges to achieving academic and professional success, these stories showcase the resilience, dedication, and passion of Duke University School of Nursing students.

Discover the real-life experiences of our students and be inspired by their commitment to shaping the future of healthcare.

Student Stories

From overcoming challenges to achieving academic and professional success, these stories showcase the resilience, dedication, and passion of Duke University School of Nursing students.

Transforming Nursing and Healthcare Through Impactful Research

Research is an essential component in many of our nursing programs. Our Center for Nursing Research provides faculty, students, and Duke University Health System nurses with the resources to transform nursing and healthcare through impactful research. By advancing interdisciplinary science and fostering innovation, the CNR strengthens research in nursing and health across diverse communities.

The School of Nursing is actively engaged in several critical areas of focus that have significant potential for advancing research and establishing dedicated Centers of Research.

Research Symposium 2025
Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives

Global & Community Connections

Duke University School of Nursing prepares global citizens and empowers students, clinicians, scholars, and partners to promote health equity in our local community and worldwide.

In addition to the work of nursing school alumni, faculty, and students here at home, students have access to global clinical/cultural immersion experiences that expand their worldviews and deepen their knowledge of community health and wellness issues.

Our Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives champions initiatives at the local, regional, and international levels. These efforts build on our legacy as a leader in nursing education, research, and clinical practice.

Clinical Practice & Partnerships

Unparalleled clinical experiences complement our comprehensive nursing courses.

Through diverse partnerships, our students and faculty actively engage in clinical settings across the lifespan of care.

As part of the Duke University Health Care System , Duke School of Nursing gives students the opportunity to learn from providers at the #1 ranked hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Duke School of Nursing Clinical Practice and Partnerships

Faculty Spotlight

Duke University School of Nursing is committed to ending health inequities through transformative excellence in education, clinical practice, and nursing science. Learn more about how we’re developing innovative models of care in which nurses are designing healthcare interventions to meet today’s greatest health challenges.

Health Equity Reimagined

Faculty Spotlight

Duke University School of Nursing is committed to ending health inequities through transformative excellence in education, clinical practice, and nursing science. 

Health Equity Reimagined

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Experience the Duke difference. As a top nursing school in the nation, we empower students to become successful nurses who lead with purpose and passion.

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