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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!
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GW Giving Day
For 24 hours starting at noon on April 3, GW community members have the opportunity to make a difference as part of Giving Day, an annual philanthropic celebration highlighting various programs across GW, including student scholarship and financial aid.
Nurse-Midwifery Program Launches
The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education granted five-year pre-accreditation to the George Washington University School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery program.
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GW Nursing's "Curriculum Cartographers" Come Up Big
Led by the GW School of Nursing’s Essentials Curricular Task Force, chaired by Vice Dean Majeda El-Banna, Ph.D., and Associate Professor Karen Kesten, D.N.P., 48 faculty mapped 68 courses to the 2021 AACN Essentials, which establish educational standards for curriculum content and expected competencies for graduates of baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.
Advancing Trauma-Informed Care:
DNP Student Makes Impact With State Legislation
In healthcare, the importance of trauma-informed care (TIC) cannot be overstated. GW Nursing DNP student Lori Hardie, MSN, RNC, NPD-BC, CHSE, a dedicated advocate and co-author of Indiana Senate Bill 45 (2024) "Trauma Informed Care," sheds light on the motivations, challenges, and expected positive impacts of mandating regular TIC training for licensed nurses. Here, we explore Hardie's journey in co-authoring the bill, the key components of the proposed training program, strategies to overcome challenges, and the potential transformation of the healthcare system.
Shining a Spotlight on
Black Maternal Health
Assistant Professor Tarnisha Hemphill, D.N.P., CNM, was recently featured on Straight Talk with Mike Gimbel. This episode of the Baltimore-area news show focused on Black maternal health and the importance of prenatal care, especially for underserved populations. Dr. Hemphill teaches in the newly-launched M.S.N. in Nurse Midwifery program at GW Nursing. The program prepares nurse-midwives to address the alarming maternity care crisis in the United States where maternal mortality is rising and Black and Indigenous mothers die at three times the rate of White mothers..
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
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