Nursing Schools in Washington DC

Washington DC is where many top healthcare institutions are based. There are large and small hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities. And while it is not a large area geographically, there are nursing schools in Washington, DC.

The high number of healthcare facilities is a good indicator that nurses will always be in demand as the population grows and experienced nurses retire. Additionally, other nearby metropolitan areas have high demands for nurses including Baltimore, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg.

Some of the local colleges and universities providing accredited nursing degrees in Washington, DC include the University of the District of Columbia, Georgetown, and the George Washington University.

The District of Columbia Board of Nursing is the governing body in the state for the profession. To become licensed, prospective nurses must complete a degree program in nursing at an associate or bachelor level from an accredited school as well as passing a competency exam, normally NCLEX.

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Georgetown University
Location: Washington, DC
College Accredited: Yes
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator

www.georgetown.edu

Howard College
Location: Washington, DC
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner
www.howardcollege.edu

University of the District of Columbia
Location: Washington, DC
College Accredited: Yes

Degree Programs: Associate, BS/BSN

www.udc.edu

Catholic University of America
Location: Washington, DC
Type of School: Private
College Accredited: Yes
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, LPN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Ph.D., DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice.

www.catholic.edu