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
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
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.