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The Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) at the Uniformed Services University (USU) is dedicated to preparing advanced practice nurses (APRNs) and nurse scientists for the federal health system, with a distinct focus on military readiness. As a joint-service program, the GSN educates a diverse student body from all military branches to serve those in harm's way, offering Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD degrees across specialties like Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RNA), and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). For Army nurses, this education is uniquely tailored to operational demands. The rigorous curriculum requires 1,800-3,000 clinical hours, specialized training in battlefield medicine and advanced trauma care, and interprofessional field exercises simulating large-scale combat operations. Strategic partnerships with entities such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provide unique clinical experiences in diverse and resource-limited settings. Consistently ranked in the nation's top 5%, the GSN leverages a strong partnership with Army Nurse Corps leadership to generate a ready medical force, ensuring its graduates are prepared to lead and provide expert care from stateside hospitals to austere operational environments. Through its dedication to excellence, leadership, and operational relevance, the GSN produces highly skilled Army Nurse clinicians and scientists, prepared to lead and transform military healthcare for the nation.
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