Yale School of Nursing alumni are located throughout the United States and countries around the world.

Recent graduates hold positions as chief nursing officers, administrative directors, clinical instructors, program directors, nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and nurse managers. In addition, graduates hold positions in nurse advocacy, leadership, and research positions in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, foundations, or government facilities.

Many graduates hold positions as consultants in their specialty areas to public and private agencies at local, state, federal, and international levels.

Their roles are being tested and defined as they function in new situations. Their responsibilities may include direct patient care, supervision, teaching peers, interdisciplinary planning, and execution and evaluation of services.