| Admission deadline: | Fall - Priority: December 1 | Final: May 15 |
| Recommendations required: | Two letters of recommendation |
| Prior academic records: | Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended are required. |
| Statement of Purpose: | Compose a 250-500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study in nursing at The George Washington University, your academic objectives, career goals, and related qualifications (including relevant collegiate, professional, and/or community activities). Include any substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. Your essay should also speak to the role (e.g. FNP, AGACNP, etc.) that you are applying for and how your qualifications will help you succeed in this role both professionally and as a student. |
| Prerequisites |
Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scholastic scale from a regionally accredited college or university Active and unencumbered RN license from a U.S. state or territory |
| Additional Requirements: | Current resume |
| International Requirements: | The minimum English language scores required are: Internet-based TOEFL: 100; or IELTS: An overall band score of 7.0 with individual band scores of 6.0 or higher |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
45085 University Drive, Suite 201-T
Ashburn, VA 20147
Contact for questions:
nursing@gwu.edu ~ 571-553-0138 (phone)
https://nursing.gwu.edu/admissions-aid
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 36 credits and completion of 300 practicum hours.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| NURS 6202 | Concepts in Population Health | |
| NURS 6203 | Nursing Leadership | |
| NURS 6205 | Health Policy, Quality, and Political Process | |
| NURS 6207 | Evidence-Based Practice for Health Care Researchers | |
| NURS 6208 | Biostatistics for Health Care Research | |
| NURS 6241 | The Health Care Enterprise | |
| NURS 6258 | Leadership Capstone Practicum I | |
| NURS 6259 | Leadership Capstone Practicum II | |
| NURS 6262 | Leadership Coaching in Nursing | |
| NURS 6264 | Advancing Health Care Quality and Patient Safety | |
| NURS 6274 | Health Economics and Finance | |
| NURS 8402 | Knowledge Management in Nursing | |