The Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is dedicated to developing exceptional advanced practice nurses for federal health service and military readiness. For over 25 years, GSN has been a cornerstone in producing highly skilled nurse clinicians, scientists, and scholars uniquely equipped to excel within military and federal healthcare systems.
Established in 1993, the school emerged from national concerns about the shortage of advanced practice registered nurses. Dr. James Zimble, then President of USUHS, recognizing the critical need for superior patient care within federal services, championed the creation of a Graduate School of Nursing alongside the esteemed military medical school. Within months, the first Family Nurse Practitioner students enrolled, marking the beginning of sustained growth and impact.
Today, the Daniel K. Inouye GSN offers a Master of Nursing Science (Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with specializations including Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science. GSN students and faculty actively engage in research and scholarly activities, tackling the most pressing health challenges encountered in military and federal healthcare settings.
Graduates from this distinguished Uniformed Services University Health Sciences program are prepared to not only meet the current demands of healthcare agencies but are also ready to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care in diverse and demanding environments, both domestically and internationally. They embody the commitment to service and excellence that defines the Uniformed Services University.
