Nursing Schools in Washington DC
Select a program of interest to find schools:
- CNA Programs in the District of Columbia
- LPN Programs in DC
- Associate's Degree Nursing Programs in D.C.
- BSN - Entry to Nursing Programs in the District of Columbia
- RN to BSN Programs in the District of Columbia
- RN to MSN Programs in the District of Columbia
- Master's in Nursing Programs in Washington DC
- Nurse Practitioner Programs in Washington DC
- DNP Programs in DC
- Featured Washington DC Nursing Schools
Nursing schools in Washington DC have been acutely affected by the nursing faculty shortage resulting in hundreds of nursing school applicants being turned away each year due to lack of clinical training space, educators and classroom space. For those registered nurses seeking an advanced education in nursing, online nursing programs in Washington DC have become a popular avenue. Why? Online nursing programs do not waitlist qualified applicants for their RN to BSN, RN to MSN or MSN programs. A registered nurse can complete an advanced degree in a reasonable amount of time without dealing with the nursing faculty shortage and related issues at Washington DC nursing schools. The cost per credit is similar to other District of Columbia nursing schools and the nursing schools featured on this site are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited.
For those who are looking into pre-licensure nursing programs, there are various routes depending on your background. To explore some of these pathways as well as learn a bit more about the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in DC check out the article, Becoming a Registered Nurse in DC.
The University of Phoenix has been actively graduating nurses with advanced degrees to the DC nursing work force over the last few years. “I completed my RN to BSN online in just under 2 years at the University of Phoenix. I have a friend that had been waitlisted when I first applied to the University of Phoenix and I ended up getting a year of courses done before she was even accepted to the [nursing program] she had applied to.” Cindy H., a recent UOP RN to BSN graduate in the Washington DC area.
Washington DC Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The District of Columbia has a severe nursing shortage and the future does not look bright if more is not done to find solutions. What this means is that for new or current nurses, your job is secure and you can anticipate a promising career with abundant career advancement opportunities. It is a great time to become a nurse or advance your career with and advanced degree.
According to indeed.com, the average annual salary for registered nurse job postings in the District of Columbia, as of 5/3/07, was $83,000 (includes all specialty listings). According to salary.com, the median annual salary for a registered nurse in Washington DC is $63,069. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2004, the average annual salary for an RN was $58,330 in the District of Columbia. These wages will vary depending on experience, education, location and specialty.
Online Nursing Schools in Washington DC
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
Programs Offered: MSN - (Concentrations: Health Care Education (MSN/ED), Informatics, MSN/Health Care Administration, MSN/MBA/Health Care Management), Nursing Health Care Education Certificate, RN to BSN
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
- Click Here to request information about the Master's in Nursing Programs at University of Phoenix.
- Click Here to request information about the RN to BSN program through University of Phoenix.
Walden University School of Nursing
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their online BSN and M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan offers an accredited, online RN to BSN degree completion program and two Masters in Nursing specialty programs. Request information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing to learn more.
Liberty University - Distance Learning
Liberty University offers an accredited, online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) and an online MSN program. Learn more about Liberty University below.
- Click Here to learn about Liberty University's online RN to BSN and MSN programs
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved BSN Programs - Entry to Registered Nursing
Catholic University of America - School of Nursing
The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs - Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator, Community/Public Health Nurse Specialist Educator Program, Immigrant, Refugee, and Global Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist & Nurse Practitioner Programs - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), PhD, DNP
- Click Here to request information from the Catholic University of America nursing programs.
The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20064, PH: 800-673-2772
Georgetown University - School of Nursing & Health Studies
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated 2nd degree BSN, MS - (Options: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse-Midwifery, and Nursing Education), Post-Master's Certificate
- Click Here to request information about the Georgetown University Nursing Programs
Georgetown University - School of Nursing, 3700 Reservoir Rd, NW, Box 571107, Washington, DC 20057-1107, PH: 202-687-2781
Howard University - Division of Nursing
The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: BSN, BSN - 2nd degree, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: FNP), Post-Master's certificate - FNP
- Howard University - Division of Nursing, 501 Bryant Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20059, PH: 202-806-7456
Trinity Washington University
The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN
- Trinity Washington University, 125 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20017 PH: 202-884-9000
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Associate's Degree Nursing Programs
Radians College
Programs Offered: Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing
- 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005, PH: 202-291-9020
University of the District of Columbia - Department of Nursing & Allied Health
The RN to BSN nursing program is NLNAC accredited.
Programs Offered: AASN, RN to BSN
- University of the District of Columbia - Department of Nursing and Allied Health, Building 44, 102, Washington, DC 20008, PH: 202-274-5940
