Welcome to the Duke University School of Nursing!

(and Durham, NC!) 

The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) is a diverse community of scholars and clinicians educating the next generation of transformational leaders in nursing. Additionally, we provide students with another benefit – location. Our students have the ability to learn from providers in the top-ranked #1 ranked hospital in North Carolina and we’re located in the heart of Durham. A city of outrageous ambition, known as “The City of Medicine” and “The Bull City,” Durham is located in the heart of North Carolina and is a diverse community that is home to over 300 restaurants, more than 40 annual festivals, the Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball, and art and science museums. Familiarize yourself with area neighborhoods in this Guide to Off-Campus Life at Duke University and explore the many housing options. We encourage you to review transportation options and routes to campus, as well as the essential safety considerations highlighted throughout the Guide. Visit us and see for yourself why DUSON is a top-ranked destination for nurse leaders!