Accelerated BSN (new)
Our students come from all walks of life, and your prior experiences allow us to offer an accelerated path to a new career in nursing if you already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. Veterans of the armed forces can receive academic credit for service to get more of a head start. If you’re looking to switch to a career in the health professions, look no further than a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree.
Located at our Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, this in-person program is a second-degree option and only takes four consecutive semesters to complete.
As the curriculum advances, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience during your clinical rotations in top-rated facilities in the greater Washington, D.C., area which will expose you to various specialties including medical and surgical nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing and community health. You can even gain residency through our Washington Squared and GW Hospital Nursing Scholars programs. Our dedicated clinical placement team supports every student to ensure compliance and proper documentation.
After earning the B.S. in nursing, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Learn Your Way
Our state-of-the-art facilities and technologies enable you to learn core concepts through a variety of formats including high-fidelity simulators, standardized patients and interactive online modules.
Take Unique Courses
Enroll in unique electives on topics such as perioperative care, health information and technology, global health, pediatric adversity and early childhood development.
Prep for NCLEX-RN
We don’t believe you should have to cram. We provide an integrated review process throughout the program with a live review before graduation to ensure you are ready when it counts.
Why Choose GW Nursing?
GW Nursing is a leader in nursing education with a reputation of academic excellence, flexible programs, and a respectful, supportive learning environment.
We're focused on making our students feel welcomed, represented, and safe, as well as challenged to be leaders and change agents to improve the health of the nation.
Our accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program rose to #22, up from #31, putting us in the top 4% of ranked nursing programs according to U.S. News and World Report. Solid rankings are a testament to GW's growing reputation as a premier destination for nurses looking to advance their careers.
Application Deadlines
Fall 2024
Application Open: 10/03/23
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Priority: 12/01/23
Release Date: 01/04/24
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Final: 03/01/24
Release Date: 04/04/24
Spring 2024
Application Open: 05/18/23
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Priority: 07/05/23
Release Date: 08/07/23
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Final: 09/04/23
Release Date: 10/09/23
Summer 2024
Application Open: 09/01/23
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Priority: 11/01/23
Release Date: 12/06/23
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Final: 01/18/24
Release Date: 02/22/24
About the Program
Program of Study
Accelerated BSN (Full-Time)
- Semester 1: 14 Credits
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Course Title Didactic Simulation Lab Clinical Credit NURS 3119 Pathophysiology # # # # 3 NURS 3120 Foundations of Professional Nursing** # # # # 6 NURS 3121 Health Assessment and Promotion** # # # # 3 NURS 3122 Principles of Safe Client Care # # # # 2 - Semester 2: 16 Credits
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Course Title Didactic Simulation Lab Clinical Credit NURS 3118 Pharmacology I # # # # 2 NURS 3123 Quality Interprofessional Care of the Client # # # # 2 NURS 3124 Adult and Geriatric Nursing I** # # # # 6 NURS 3125 Mental Health Nursing** # # # # 3 NURS 4207W Principles of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (WID) # # # # 3 - Semester 3: 13 Credits
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Course Title Didactic Simulation Lab Clinical Credit NURS 4118 Pharmacology II # # # # 2 NURS 4124 Adult and Geriatric Nursing II** # # # # 5 NURS 4125 Maternal and Women's Health Nursing** # # # # 3 NURS 4126 Nursing Care of Children and Families # # # # 3 - Semester 4: 17 Credits
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Course Title Didactic Simulation Lab Clinical Credit NURS 4127 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice** # # # # 5 NURS 4203 Dynamics of Nursing Leadership and Management # # # # 3 NURS 4205W Nurse's Role in Healthcare Policy (WID) # # # # 3 NURS 4217 Community and Public Health Nursing** # # # # 3 Choose an Elective: - NURS 4105 Disaster Preparedness
- NURS 4106 Global Health
- NURS 4107 Addictions and Treatment
- NURS 4108 Telehealth
- NURS 4109 Introduction to Perioperative Nursing**
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**Denotes a course with a lab or clinical practicum.
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Courses
On-Campus Requirements
Technology Requirements
Complete applications that are submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. Applications do not have to be verified by the priority deadline, only completed and submitted. Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
A completed application includes the following components:
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- Preferred scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts (from all post-secondary schools)*
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current resume
- Statement of Purpose
*Military and veteran candidates, outside of the Air Force, will submit Joint Service transcripts; while Air Force candidates will provide Community College of the Air Force transcripts. More information is available on the Veterans BSN page.
Current GW undergraduate students must be granted a waiver to enroll in GW online prerequisite course offerings. Please see your academic advisor or school official.
You must have completed the following prerequisite coursework with grades of C or better and a minimum course GPA of 3.0 before the start of the program. If you are still missing courses you can take your health prerequisites online with GW Nursing.
- Ethics (3 semester hours)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (6-8 semester hours, labs required)
- Microbiology (3-4 semester hours, labs required)
- Nutrition (3 semester hours)
- Statistics (3 semester hours)
You must also have completed certain courses in your previous bachelor’s degree program:
- English (6 semester hours)
- Humanities/Social Sciences (12 semester hours)
- Math (3 semester hours)
- Natural Sciences - usually fulfilled by Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology (12 semester hours)
- It is recommended that you also have coursework in Developmental Psychology and General Chemistry.
At the conclusion of this program, you will be able to:
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Utilize the nursing process to support and promote health in diverse individuals, families, groups and communities.
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Synthesize knowledge derived from natural sciences, behavioral sciences, and the humanities with nursing theory as a basis for professional nursing practice.
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Apply theories to analyze clients’ responses to health and illness and intervene appropriately.
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Demonstrate nursing practice that is based on ethical, legal and professional values and standards of practice.
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Participate in identifying societal health needs and critiquing and improving the delivery and quality of health care and nursing practice.
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Demonstrate accountability for decisions, actions and outcomes related to nursing practice.
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Collaborate with clients and health care team to provide, facilitate and coordinate optimal health care.
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Utilize leadership and management skills to identify and meet health care needs of individual, families, groups and communities.
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Utilize communication theories and techniques in developing effective relationships with clients and health care team members.
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Evaluate research findings to determine their relevance and apply findings to professional nursing practice.
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Demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of health care information management and application of patient care technology.
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Demonstrate continued commitment to lifelong learning to promote personal and professional growth.
Required Documentation
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
- Immunization records including vaccination or immunity to hepatitis B; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); varicella; diphtheria; polio and tetanus
- Documentation of negative test results for tuberculosis (purified protein derivative (PPD) and/or chest x-ray)
Questions about clinical placement requirements should be directed to [email protected].
GW Nursing NCLEX Pass Rates
90.2%
2019
87.9%
2020
87.4%
2021
81.9%
2022
94.2%
2023