Accelerated BSN | School of Nursing | The George Washington University

Looking for a new path? A career in nursing may be right for you!

Fast track your way to a career in the health professions by earning an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Our students come from all walks of life with a variety of prior experiences. Because it's a degree-completion program, each student must hold 60 college credits or a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, making for an exciting melting pot of ideas, personalities and world views. Veterans of the armed forces can receive academic credit for service to help ease the transition back to school.

Located at our Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, this in-person program is a degree-completion option and only takes four consecutive semesters to complete.

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Why GW Nursing?

Earning a BSN at GW Nursing provides advanced knowledge and skills beyond the clinical aspects of nursing, giving you a foundation in evidence-based practice, patient safety, health care quality, nursing leadership and policy.

Accelerate Your Career

Gain invaluable hands-on experience during your clinical rotations in top-rated facilities exposing you to various specialties.

Scholarship Opportunities

Facilitate your studies with scholarship support from MedStar Washington Hospital Center and GW Hospital.

Simulation

Practice with sophisticated, innovative learning tools before you set foot in a clinical facility.

Program Highlights

Learn Your Way

Our state-of-the-art facilities and technologies enable you to learn core concepts through a variety of formats including high-fidelity simulators, standardized patients and interactive online modules.

Prep for NCLEX-RN

We provide an integrated review process throughout the program with a live review before graduation to ensure you are ready when it counts.

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Take Unique Courses

Our program provides interesting distinctive electives on topics such as perioperative care, telehealth, addictions and treatment, disaster preparedness and global health.

Ranked #22 for Best Undergraduate Programs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, USNWR 2023

Nationally Ranked

GW Nursing's bachelor of science in nursing program is ranked #22, putting us in the top 4% of ranked nursing programs according to U.S. News and World Report.

At GW Nursing we are focused on your future

GW Nursing is committed to effecting change in our health care system by developing the nurse leaders of tomorrow and maintaining connections with the world's most influential health organizations, such as the National Institute of Health. Our students not only study the world, they also work to improve it and we make sure they have the skills and resources to do so.

Hands-on Experience

Gain invaluable hands-on experience during your clinical rotations and learn on-site at our 20,000 square foot Simulation and Innovation Learning Center.