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Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is one of the best nursing schools in the
country. According to U.S. News and World Report, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
ranked as the number one nursing school out of 467 schools evaluated. Johns Hopkins is
also one of the oldest nursing schools in the nation. Located in Baltimore, Maryland,
it was established in 1889. Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, was
consulted to help establish the nursing school, giving input as to planning, organization,
structure and curriculum. Johns Hopkins is one of the few places in the world where a top-ranked
nursing program is at the same location as a top-ranked medicine program and top-ranked hospital.
Why Choose Johns Hopkins?
Nursing students at Johns Hopkins have the opportunity to study at one of the oldest
nursing schools in the country. One of the top benefits of studying at Johns Hopkins
is the opportunity for clinical rotations at one of the best hospitals in the country,
Johns Hopkins Hospital. Class sizes are similar to other schools, with an average lecture
class size of 75 students and clinical student-faculty ratio of 6 or 7 to 1. Attending an
accredited nursing school is important. Both the bachelor's and master's degree programs
are fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Additionally, both programs are endorsed by
the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses and the Maryland State Board for Higher
Education. The first year retention rate is 96 percent, while the graduation rate is
85 percent. Johns Hopkins is dedicated to helping it's students succeed with a retention
specialist available to all nursing students. Graduates have a 99.5 percent passing rate
for the NCLEX exam. Johns Hopkins has a career center specifically for nursing students
that offers career guidance, job interview preparation and resume assistance to help new
nurses find a job after graduation.
Degrees and Specializations
Johns Hopkins offers several different degree programs. The school does not offer a
traditional baccalaureate degree program. Instead, students must already have a bachelor's
degree in a non-nursing field. Students can then apply to one of four specialized tracks:
summer-entry accelerated, fall-entry accelerated, accelerated BSN to MSN with paid clinical
residency and BSN to MSN. There are a number of master's degree specialties offered including
nurse practitioner tracks, public health nursing, nursing systems management and clinical
nursing specialist. Available nurse practitioner tracks include family primary care,
pediatric primary care, adult-gerontology acute care and adult-gerontology primary care.
Online programs are offered for the clinical nurse specialist and health systems management
degree programs. Johns Hopkins also has two doctoral degree programs, the doctor of nursing
practice (DNP) for those interested in clinical practice, and the doctor of philosophy (PhD)
for those interested in nursing research.
Admissions
Admission to Johns Hopkins is competitive, with applications received from around the
world. Application deadlines vary based on the degree program. Due to the number of
applications received, admission rates are lower compared to other schools. The overall
acceptance rate to Johns Hopkins University is 18 percent. Currently, there are 416
bachelor's degree students, 257 master's degree students and 64 combined doctoral
degree students. Students must fill out an application, provide all academic records,
three letters of reference, write an application essay and complete an interview prior
to admission. Additionally, students must hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field
to apply for the accelerated BSN programs. Exceptional academic skills are needed, with a
grade of "B" or higher required in all prerequisite courses.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing varies based on the program chosen. For
the 2012-2013 school year, the bachelor degree programs range in cost from $70,309
to $71,389 not including room and board, books or supplies. Master's degree program
tuition costs vary based on specialty from $36,422 to $56,380 not including room and
board, books or supplies. Doctoral degree program costs vary based on the program,
with a published tuition cost of $43,880. Tuition at Johns Hopkins is higher than
many schools, making financial aid very important. Johns Hopkins has many grants available
to undergraduate and graduate students that do not have to be repaid. These grants are
awarded based on many qualities including financial need, academic excellence and
leadership abilities. Undergraduate grant amounts range from $12,500 to $35,000 per
year. Other financial aid sources include loans, work-study opportunities and scholarships
from outside funding sources such as alumni groups and professional organizations.
Johns Hopkins is the top nursing school in the country. Graduates from Johns Hopkins
may have more job opportunities compared to graduates of other nursing programs due
to the excellent reputation of the school. Johns Hopkins is known for producing high
quality nursing school graduates. Nurses already working in the field can choose to
attend Johns Hopkins to earn a master's or doctoral degree from some of the best faculty
in the country, while getting an opportunity to practice clinical skills in one of the
nation's top hospitals. In addition to offering high quality nursing education, Johns
Hopkins supports it's students with generous financial aid opportunities, job placement
assistance and a dedicated retention specialist to ensure students succeed. Students
interested in attending Johns Hopkins must have exceptional academic skills as admission
is highly competitive. Once admitted, Johns Hopkins nursing students are on their way to
an exciting and rewarding nursing career.
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