Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

The Choice of a Lifetime

The knowledge, community, global vision, and generous scholarships to help transform your service to a career as a caregiver and a leader.

Fast Facts

• Seven $30k Coverdell scholarships & one $60k scholarship for RPCVs 
• No. 1 in the nation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP), U. S. News & World Report 
• No.  2 in the nation for its Master of Science in Nursing, Entry into Nursing Program (MSN), U.S. News & World Report
• No. 3 nursing school in the world, according to 2026 QS World University rankings  

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Take the first step on your nursing journey

We Walk the Walk

Like RPCVs, Johns Hopkins Nurses know the power of preventive care at the neighborhood level. So many of us have been in your shoes.

From Global Service to Local Care  

Like RPCVs, Johns Hopkins nurses understand the power of preventive care at both the global and neighborhood levels.. So many of us have been in your shoes.  Johns Hopkins alum Tar a Taylor is one such example. Read more. 

We Invest in You

You’ve already done meaningful service; we can help you scale that impact. A degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing will deepen your clinical expertise and expand your leadership reach. Beyond funding support, you’ll also find mentorship and immersive practicum opportunities that translate your community-centered experience into a powerful nursing career.  

Our top-ranked master’s and DNP programs offer established paths to nursing leadership. Follow ours or make your own. 

Nursing Means Purpose and Impact 

Nursing means measurable impact, and how you change lives every day. With hands-on clinical experiences, service-learning opportunities abroad, and partnerships across Baltimore, our programs prepare you to address real community needs. You’ll graduate ready to lead teams, design interventions, and deliver compassionate care in diverse settings.   

When Nursing Leads, Health Moves Forward. Watch a manifesto for nursing leadership video. 

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