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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!

 

 

 

 

 

US News & World Report Best online Master's Rankings

 

Ranked #3 for Best Online Masters Programs, MSN, Veterans, USNWR 2025
 
 
Ranked #3 for Best Online Masters Programs, MSN, Admin/Leadership, USNWR 2025
 
 
Ranks #3 Best Online Master's Programs, MSN, Psych Mental Health, USNWR, 2025
 
 
 
 
Ranked #4 for Best Online Masters Programs, MSN - FNP, USNWR 2025

 

 
 
Ranked #6 for Best Online Masters Programs, Grad Nursing, MSN, USNWR 2025
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

GW Nursing NEWS

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Faculty Members Earn Promotions, Underscoring Their Excellence in Teaching and Research

August 11, 2025

Five members of the GW Nursing faculty have recently been promoted, underscoring how they’re driving excellence through research and teaching.

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PhD Student Daniel Terrell Named GNSA Emerging Leader

July 31, 2025

PhD student Daniel Terrell has been named a Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Emerging Leader—affirming a dedication to health equity and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

GW Alumni Spotlight: Julie Gibbons, PhD, MPH, MSN, BSN

GW Alumni Spotlight: Julie Gibbons, PhD, MPH, MSN, BSN

June 30, 2025

The George Washington University School of Nursing proudly celebrates the achievements of alumna Dr. Julie Gibbons (PhD in Nursing, 2025)

 

  

   

 

 

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

98.6%

NCLEX pass rate

270k

hours of community service each year

 

 

 

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