Duke University School of Nursing is a leader in nursing science, driving innovation and advancement through transformative research. Our mission is deeply rooted in addressing the most pressing health challenges facing communities locally, nationally, and globally.

A gift from the Kenan Trust will enable the School to award 16 scholarships, with the first cohort of Kenan Scholars starting in Spring 2026.

Alumna Victoria Averill advocates for school nurses, experts on adolescent risks, to play a pivotal role in shaping teens’ health education.

With climate change raising risks for those with type 2 diabetes, nurse practitioners play a critical role in multi-level interventions.

Learn how you can earn your MSN and DNP through a BSN to DNP pathway. Advance your nursing practice, leadership skills, and career without pausing your career.

Women's Health NP student Shannon Allison is using her resilience, advocacy, and unconventional background to improve rural healthcare access in Western NC.

After 35 years of military service, Colonel Derrick Glymph reflects on how his journey as a nurse anesthetist and Army leader shaped his values, leadership style, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Three Duke NP students have been honored for their commitment to rural health and underserved populations with 2025 CVS Caring Hearts scholarships.

A first-generation college graduate and DNP student, and the School of Nursing’s 2025 University Scholar, shares her journey from rural roots to nurse leader, highlighting a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and driving meaningful change in healthcare.

Climate Leader in Residence Dr. Jessica Castner urged nurses to integrate climate awareness into care, advocacy, and system-level innovation.