Tulane Nursing
The Future of Nursing Is Here
Earn Your BSN in Just 16 Months
Why wait? Your future starts now.
Take the next step and launch your nursing career with Tulane’s accelerated BSN program. In just 16 months, you’ll gain hands-on clinical experience, receive education in advanced simulation and standardized patient labs, and learn within a supportive cohort model where you progress alongside the same group of peers from start to finish.
Offered in collaboration with Tulane’s School of Medicine, our program combines rigorous online didactic coursework with select synchronous learning experiences and in-person clinical education with our official partners, LCMC Health and affiliates, VA Medical Center, and local skilled nursing facilities and community health organizations. Every component of the program is designed to prepare you for success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and for meaningful practice in New Orleans and wherever your career path takes you.
Preparing Practice-Ready, Community-Focused Nurses
Tulane University’s 16-month accelerated BSN hybrid program delivers a fully integrated nursing education through continuous, immersive study and hands-on clinical training.
Our students train alongside medical students from the Tulane University School of Medicine, working collaboratively in shared learning environments that strengthen clinical judgement and interprofessional practice. Through advanced simulation, cadaver lab experiences, and extensive in-person clinical training, graduates develop the confidence, competence, and professional presence that distinguish Tulane nurses.
Grounded in purpose. Driven by rigor. Defined by excellence.
Admission Reflects Readiness
Our holistic admission process identifies applicants who demonstrate academic strength, resilience, and a clear commitment to nursing. Each candidate is evaluated as a whole person.
Those selected are prepared to thrive in a rigorous, fully integrated program dedicated to patient-centered, equitable care in today’s complex healthcare environment.
Our goal is to cultivate nurses who lead with competence, integrity, and a deep responsibility to the communities they serve.
Where the Tulane Nursing Journey Begins
Learn more about who we are, our program, our people, and the investment in your future. We understand that commitment matters, both academically and financially. That’s why our team is here to walk you through every step, including tuition, LCMC Health Scholars Program, academic advising, and all the resources you need to thrive.
Who We Are
Explore our mission, values, and history, and see how we are preparing the next generation of nurses to make an impact.
Our Program
See how our innovative online coursework and intensive hands-on training come together to create a rigorous program designed for excellence in practice.
Meet Our Team
Learn from accomplished educators and mentors who bring professional expertise to guide your nursing journey.
Tuition and Fees
Get clear details on tuition, financial aid, and resources designed to make your education more accessible.
A Historic Milestone: Our First Nursing Cohort Is Pinned
Tulane University proudly marked a historic milestone with its inaugural Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a meaningful and deeply moving celebration honoring Tulane's first graduating nursing cohort.
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Tulane School of Medicine and School of Professional Advancement
The School of Medicine brings deep expertise in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and patient-centered care. School of Professional Advancement contributes a proven model for supporting second-degree students through intensive, fast-paced programs designed for working professionals and career-changers. Together, this partnership allows Tulane to deliver a nursing program that is academically rigorous, clinically grounded, and intentionally designed for students pursuing nursing as their next professional chapter.
Accredited for Excellence
The School of Medicine Program of Nursing at Tulane University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Key Dates and Deadlines
General Admission Deadlines
LCMC Nurse Scholars Program Consideration
On-Demand Admission Events
You Are A Great Fit If…
- You have earned a non-nursing bachelor's degree (3.0 GPA or higher)
- You have completed the required pre-requisites
- You are ready for a focused, rigorous, full-time learning experience
- You are eager to care for patients and train in clinical settings throughout the Greater New Orleans region
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