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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!

 

 

 

   

 

AWARDS & Rankings

 

US News and World Report: SON Top 3% of Undergraduate Nursing Schools
Nurse.org: SON Ranked #1 for DNP Program for Online Programs
Ranked #3 for Best Online Masters Programs, MSN - FNP, USNWR 2026
US News and World Report: SON #5 for Best Online Master's Programs, MSN Veterans USNWR

 

US News and World Report: SON #10 for Best Online Master's Programs, MSN Leadership and Management USNWR
Nurse.org: SON Ranked #10 for MSN Program for Online Programs
Ranked #12 for Best Online Masters Programs, Grad Nursing, MSN, USNWR 2026
US News and World Report: SON Ranked #19 for Undergraduate Nursing Schools
   

 

GW Nursing NEWS

 

What Can You Do With a Master's in Nursing?

September 22, 2026

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) can prepare nurses for a range of clinical, leadership, education and other advanced opportunities, depending on the program and area of specialization.

How to Start Nursing as a Second Career

September 22, 2026

Learn how to start nursing as a second career. Explore how to choose the right program, meet prerequisites, and succeed in your career change.

Accelerated BSN vs. Direct-Entry MSN: Which Is Right for You?

September 22, 2026

Compare accelerated BSN vs. direct-entry MSN programs. Explore key differences, timelines, career paths, and which option may fit your goals.

 

  

   

 

 

Explore Our Programs

 

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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 Pathways

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.  

 

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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

91.41%

NCLEX pass rate (2025)

270k

hours of community service each year

 

   

 

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