Master of Science in Nursing Delivered Online
Nursing@Georgetown is a Master’s in Nursing program delivered online by Georgetown’s renowned School of Nursing & Health Studies. These programs are designed to help the next generation of nursing leaders achieve their career goals while improving the health and well-being of all people.
At Nursing@Georgetown students will find unique blend of carefully selected clinical–based nursing experiences and highly interactive online learning in an intimate classroom setting with a student community form across the country. Nursing@Georgetown brings this high-quality and innovative experience to students in their own community while providing them access to the same highly regarded faculty from Georgetown School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS) on-campus program.
Benefits
Academically Rigorous, Value-Based Program from NHS
- The same academically rigorous, values-based curriculum as on-campus;
- The NHS Masters of Science degree in Nursing degree earned by on-campus students;
- The opportunity to walk in the NHS cap and gown ceremony held on-campus;
- Outstanding classmates who have met Georgetown University’s selective admissions requirements.
Dynamic Virtual Campus Experience Bringing the Best of On-Campus Online
- Cutting-edge Learning Management System, 2GU, that includes a highly interactive social networking platform;
- Interactive, live online class seminars delivered face-to-face by NHS faculty in an intimate setting with a student to faculty ratio of approximately 10 to 1;
- Self-paced coursework produced by NHS faculty who work with world-class instructional designers to maximize learning and interaction;
- Face-to-face office hours with faculty in a live, online format;
- An interactive online community that uses familiar social networking, groups and organizational tools;
- The flexibility to participate and learn anywhere with Internet access.
Clinical Experiences in the Student’s Own Community
- Carefully selected clinical experiences in close proximity to where students live;
- Personally arranged for the student by Nursing@Georgetown’s placement team and faculty.
The Ability for Students to Immerse Themselves in Georgetown
- Visits to Georgetown’s campus to utilize state-of-the-art patient simulation technology at The O'Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center.
Highly Personalized Services
- A comprehensive student advising system to help students navigate all elements of the program—from matriculation through commencement;
- A lifelong connection to Georgetown University’s global alumni network.
Accreditation
The Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies is accredited by the following accrediting agencies:
The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) for the basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses. The ACME has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a programmatic accrediting agency for nurse-midwifery education programs since 1982. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the nursing education programs at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.
