George Washington University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Adult Nurse Practitioner Program masters Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Family Nurse Practitioner Program masters Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Clinical Research Administration Program masters Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Health Care Quality Program masters Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Nursing Leadership and Management Program masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Program doctorate Post-Masters Palliative Care Nursing Practitioner Program masters Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Program masters Post-Masters Adult Nurse Practitioner Program masters ADN to MSN Program masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Whether you live in a big city, a small town, or a rural community, The George Washington University School of Nursing’s online academic programs make it possible for you to further your education at a world-class university located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Our innovative faculty members continuously look for ways to enhance the educational experience and the health care landscape. Contact us to learn how The George Washington University School of Nursing can help you achieve your goals!
School type	Private
Grad programs CCNE accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	Yes
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	10
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing practitioner
Concentrations offered
Nursing practitioner Nursing midwifery Nursing administration/leadership
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Adult/geriatric – primary Family/primary care Palliative care

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

60

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	21 full-time; 22 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	95% full-time; 59% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	19
Average experience teaching online courses	6 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	6 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	15
Maximum class size	21

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Depends
Can earn degree entirely abroad	No
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations Yes Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams Yes
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years