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At GW Nursing, you're part of a thriving community of nurse leaders, providers and scholars with a shared vision of equitable and quality health care for all.
GW Nursing is a catalyst for modern nursing education at every degree level, for veterans transitioning to the health care workforce, for groundbreaking research, and for students learning to affect change through health policy and leadership. When it comes to nursing, great work starts with GW!
GW Nursing Spotlights
GW Nursing Dean Announced
Susan Kelly-Weeder, who most recently has served as associate dean of graduate programs at Boston College Connell School of Nursing, is a long-time leader in nursing education.
The George Washington University has announced the appointment of Susan Kelly-Weeder as the next dean of the School of Nursing. She begins her new role on July 17, 2023.
GW Nursing Earns Top Rankings
Ranked #19 in the country, GW Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Program has broken into the top 20 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Master’s Programs! GW’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program secured a spot in the top 30, ranked at #28 for Best DNP Programs. These excellent rankings, paired with the school’s top 10 rankings in multiple specialty areas, are a testament to GW’s growing reputation as a premier destination for nurses looking to advance their careers.
What To Know
At GW Nursing we offer in-person (Virginia Science and Technology Campus) and online learning experiences for our students. Whether you’re new to our school or returning to us this semester, we want to make sure that you have the information you need both before and while you’re completing your studies here. All information provided on this website is specific to GW Nursing students, for University updates and requirements please refer to and bookmark gwu.edu.
GW Nursing News
Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit Starts This Week
GW Nursing is co-hosting the third annual free, regional collaborative summit, Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit, taking place virtually Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4.
Hosted by the George Washington University’s Center for Aging, Health and Humanities (CAHH), this year’s event will feature four topics: ageism, inclusivity, communications and creativity.
Research Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Juh Shin
Getting to know more about research faculty member, Dr. Juh Shin.
The GW Nursing Office of Research sat down with Juh Hyun Shin, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, FAAN, an Associate Professor at the GW School of Nursing, to learn more about her and her work at GW.
GW Nursing Launches Midwifery Program to Improve Outcomes and Health Equity in Childbirth
The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education recently granted five-year pre-accreditation to the George Washington University School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery program.
The nurse-midwifery program provides education on midwifery history, the scope of practice, and the profession of midwifery in the first two years of the program. Thus, allowing students to apply their acquired knowledge in the clinical setting during the last two semester of the program.
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Explore Our Programs
Bachelor of Science (BSN)
Fast track your way to a career in the health professions by earning an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Our students come from all walks of life with a variety of prior experiences. Veterans of the armed forces can receive academic credit for service to help ease the transition back to school.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program tracks prepare registered nurses for advanced practice roles in health care settings providing primary care for patients across the lifespan with a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a practice-focused doctorate designed to prepare experts in advanced nursing practice. We emphasize key nursing practice competencies and innovation, with several options for different fields of study in clinical practice, policy and leadership.
PhD in Nursing
The demand for Ph.D. nurses has never been greater. Less than 1 percent of nurses are Ph.D.-prepared researchers educated to ask critical questions and design innovative solutions to current health, health system and policy problems.
Through our PhD program, work closely with research intensive faculty who conduct clinical, educational, health services and policy research, underpinned by our commitment to health equity.
Certificates
Our graduate and post-master's certificate options allow you to develop a specialty within the field of nursing or even change your career path entirely.
With the majority of the courses delivered online, you can enjoy the flexibility of online learning that allows you to balance your work, life and education.
RN to BSN
Through our Online RN to BSN track, students who already have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (or an Associate of Science in Nursing) can quickly progress through the program of study while continuing to work as professional nurses.
This program is offered in an online distance-learning asynchronous format that supports finding a balance between life, family, work and school.
GW Nursing at a Glance
65%
of our faculty are active in practice
54%
of tenure-track faculty hold a fellowship
5
levels of programs offered
93.9%
NCLEX pass rate
270k
hours of community service each year
