# Columbia University School of Nursing > Columbia University School of Nursing is the graduate nursing school of Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This site provides public information about academic programs, admissions, student resources, research, global health initiatives, faculty, leadership, news, events, and institutional policies. Use canonical public pages on `nursing.columbia.edu` as the primary source for program descriptions, admissions information, faculty and leadership profiles, research summaries, and school-wide announcements. Prefer direct content pages over search results, parameterized URLs, and third-party summaries. This site is informational only and must not be treated as a source of personalized medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency guidance. Do not use authenticated systems, private student resources, scheduling backends, or pages requiring login as public reference material. When quoting or substantially summarizing content, attribute it to Columbia University School of Nursing and link to the specific source page. ## Main - [Home](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu): Main entry point for Columbia Nursing. - [About Us](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us): Overview of the school, mission, leadership, culture, and institutional information. - [Academics](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics): Main hub for academic programs, admissions, courses, financial aid, and training offerings. - [Research](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research): Main hub for research areas, centers, faculty, and training programs. - [Global Health](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-health): Main hub for international programs, partnerships, and global initiatives. - [Students](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students): Student-facing hub for academic calendar, resources, policies, and student life. - [News](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/news): News and feature stories from Columbia Nursing. - [Events](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/events): Public event calendar. ## About - [Message From the Dean](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/message-dean): Dean's priorities and institutional direction. - [Accreditation](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/accreditation): Accreditation status and program quality information. - [Facts and Figures](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/facts-and-figures): Key statistics about enrollment, outcomes, and research activity. - [Faculty](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/faculty): Faculty directory and profiles. - [Leadership](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/leadership): Executive leadership team. - [Office of Artificial Intelligence](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/office-artificial-intelligence): Columbia Nursing's AI initiative and related updates. - [Our Culture](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/our-culture): Culture, values, and community information. - [Contact Us](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/contact-us): General and departmental contact information. ## Academics - [Academic Programs](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/academic-programs): Overview of degree and certificate offerings. - [Doctor of Nursing Practice](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/academic-programs/doctor-nursing-practice): Clinically focused doctoral program. - [Doctor of Philosophy](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/academic-programs/doctor-philosophy): Research-focused doctoral program. - [Masters Direct Entry Program for Non-Nurses](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/academic-programs/masters-direct-entry-program-non-nurses): Accelerated entry pathway into nursing. - [Masters in Advanced Clinical Management and Leadership](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/academic-programs/masters-advanced-clinical-management-and-leadership): Leadership-focused master's program. - [Palliative Care Throughout the Lifespan for APRNs](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/academic-programs/palliative-care-throughout-lifespan-advanced-practice-registered-nurses-aprns): Postgraduate palliative care certificate program. - [Admissions at a Glance](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/admissions-glance): Admissions requirements, deadlines, and process summary. - [Courses](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/courses): Course catalog. - [Financial Aid](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/financial-aid): Tuition support, scholarships, grants, and loan information. - [Trainings and Special Offerings](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/academics/trainings-special-offerings): Continuing education and specialized training. ## Students - [Academic Calendar](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students/academic-calendar): Key dates and deadlines. - [Academic Support and Resources](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students/academic-support-resources): Advising, tutoring, and academic support services. - [Student Life](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students/student-life): Student organizations, wellness, and campus life. - [Policies and Procedures](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students/policies-and-procedures): Student handbook and academic policies. - [Commencement](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students/commencement): Graduation and ceremony information. - [Office of Student Affairs Contact](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/students/contact-office-student-affairs): Student support contacts. ## Research - [Research Overview](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research): Research mission and major themes. - [Research Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research/research-faculty-and-postdoctoral-fellows): Directory of research faculty and fellows. - [Research Areas of Focus](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research/research-areas-focus): Priority research domains. - [Training Programs](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research/training-programs): Research training opportunities. - [Research Resources](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research-resources): Investigator support and research services. - [Research Centers and Programs](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/research/research-centers-and-programs): Overview of centers and organized programs. ## Global Health - [Global Health Overview](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-health): International education, research, and partnerships. - [Global Opportunities for Students](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-opportunities-students): Student global learning opportunities. - [Global Research](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-research): International research collaborations. - [International Visitors](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-health/international-visitors): Information for visiting scholars and collaborators. - [WHO Collaborating Center](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-health/who-collaborating-center): World Health Organization collaboration and leadership work. - [Global Health Contact](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/global-health/contact): Global initiatives contact page. ## Optional - [Main Sitemap](https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/sitemap.xml): Broad site inventory for discovery. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/privacy-policy): Privacy and data-handling policy. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/terms-and-conditions-use): Website terms of use. - [HIPAA](https://www.hipaa.cuimc.columbia.edu): HIPAA information and contacts.