| Admission deadline: | Fall - Priority: December 1 | Final: May 15 |
| Recommendations required: | Two letters of recommendation |
| Prior academic records: | 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: 50 credits in required courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| 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 6220 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | |
| NURS 6222 | Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | |
| NURS 6233 | Genetics for Healthcare Providers | |
| NURS 6234 | Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing | |
| NURS 6310 | Midwifery Professional Role Development | |
| NURS 6311 | Midwifery Management I: Primary and Gynecologic Care | |
| NURS 6312 | Midwifery Management II: Pregnancy Care | |
| NURS 6313 | Midwifery Management III: Labor and Birth Care | |
| NURS 6314 | Midwifery Management IV: Postpartum and Newborn Care | |
| NURS 6320 | Midwifery Professional Role Integration | |
| NURS 6321 | Application of Midwifery Model of Care I | |
| NURS 6322 | Application of Midwifery Model of Care II | |