District Of Columbia Nursing Schools and Programs

From national monuments honoring the finest of our nation to museums filled with American history; Washington DC is an educational institution of its own. You can visit historic neighborhoods one by one to learn the true DC area or take a boat out on the Potomac River. DC being fully diversified in all aspects of living and culture makes the city furthermore interesting to live and get your education. All the while DC being a busy bodied metropolis, there are many opportunities to obtain your nursing degree.

Washington DC provides several opportunities to study nursing within its borders and even more opportunities within the surrounding area. There are many different paths toward obtaining your nursing education. Each made to fit your needs whether you are just beginning or a working RN. DC Universities and Colleges have advanced placement tracks, specialty nurse programs, and of course moving up the educational track towards higher nursing credentials and experience. Online classes are readily available and cutting edge. Blue Cross Blue Shield provides fully-funded scholarship opportunities for applicants who want to pursue the goal of becoming nurse educators. Various universities provide a learning and work environment in their hospitals and medical centers. These are just a few of the many educational opportunities offered through educational institutions located in the District of Columbia.

Degree Programs:

Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Physiology

Largest Cities:

Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Bethesda, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Potomac, Reston, Silver Spring, Springfield

Additional Resources:

DC Board of Nursing
http://hpla.doh.dc.gov/hpla/cwp/view,A,1195,Q,488526,hplaNav,%7C30661%7C,.asp

Visit Washington DC
http://www.washington.org

List Of Washington Dc Hospitals
http://www.washingtondchospitals.com

School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Catholic University of America 6,440 Private Yes No BS/BSN, LPN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, PhD (Doctoral), DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) find scholarships
Georgetown University 14,150 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Educator, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Howard College 10,600 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
University of the District of Columbia 5,000 Public Yes No Associate, BS/BSN find scholarships

Online Nursing Programs without Waiting Lists

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American Sentinel University BSN - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing; MSN - Case Management; MSN - Infection Prevention and Control; MSN - Mgmt. & Organizational Leadership; MSN - Nursing Informatics; MSN - RN to Master of Science in Nursing;
Anna Maria College RN to BSN
Baker College Online Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University MS - Nursing
Capella University MSN - Nurse Educator; MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge; PhD - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN); Master of Science in Nursing; RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Cleveland State University BSN; MSN
Colorado Christian University B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion)
Colorado Technical University Online BS - Nursing - (RN to BSN)
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences RN to BS - Nursing
Gonzaga University MSN - Health Systems Leadership; MSN - Nurse Educator; RN to MSN
Graceland University MSN - Nurse Educator; RN - BSN
Grantham University MS. Nursing - Case Management; MS. Nursing - Nursing Education; MS. Nursing - Nursing Informatics; MS. Nursing - Nursing Mgmt & Org Leadership; RN to MSN Option
Herzing University MS - Nursing Education
Indiana State University LPN to BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University MS - Nurse Administrator; MS - Nurse Educator; MS - Nursing; MSN - Informatics; RN to BS - Nursing; RN to MSN in Nursing
Kent State University RN to BSN
Lewis University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Education
Liberty University Online BS - Nursing; MS - Nursing - Acute Care
Loyola University New Orleans Online MSN - Bridge Program; MSN - Health Care Systems Management
Miller-Motte College Online B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
National American University RN-to-BSN
Norwich University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Educator
Philadelphia University M.S. - Midwifery
Post University Online BS - Management for Registered Nurses
Rasmussen College RN to BSN
Sacred Heart University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader; MSN - Nursing Education; MSN - Patient Care Svcs Admin; RN to BSN; RN to MSN - CNL; RN to MSN - NE; RN to MSN - PCSA
Saint Xavier University MS - Nursing - Clinical Leadership; MSN - Executive Leadership
South University MS - Adult Health Nurse; MS - Nursing; RN to BSN - Bachelor Degree Completion; RN-MSN; RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse; RN-MSN - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix MS - Nursing; MSN - Healthcare Education; MSN - Informatics; MSN - Master of Health Administration; MSN/MBA - Health Care Management; PhD - Philosophy in Nursing; RN to BS - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh MS Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Saint Mary RN to BSN
Utica College RN to BS in Nursing
Vanderbilt University MSN - Health Systems Mgmt
Walden University BS Nursing; BSN MSN - Education; BSN MSN - Genearl Track; BSN MSN - Informatics; BSN MSN - Leadership/Management; RN MSN - Education; RN MSN - General Track; RN MSN - Informatics; RN MSN - Leadership/Management
Western Governors University BS - Nursing; MSN - Education; MSN - Education (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership and Management