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