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

ONLINE PROGRAMS WITHOUT WAITING LISTS

Drexel University

Drexel University offers accredited online nursing degree programs, the same high quality on-campus degrees, in an easy and convenient format. Designed for the professional who wants to complete their education without compromising quality for convenience.
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Liberty University

Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university and has never lost sight of its mission - to equip men and women with a Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Liberty is the World's Largest Christian University.

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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers.

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Walden University

Walden U. is for the working professional who desires an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments. Walden's flexible, student-centered education allows you to earn a master's or Ph.D. from the convenience of your home or workplace.

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Indiana State University

Indiana State University has partnered with The College Network to offer two dynamic new programs that enable LPNs and RNs to complete all upper-level nursing courses and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online.

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CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS
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) 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 scholarships
Howard College 10,600 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
University of the District of Columbia 5,000 Public Yes No Associate, BS/BSN scholarships