Veterans BSN
Earn credit for your military experience and further your career with a baccalaureate degree in nursing
If you're currently on active duty, a reservist, or a veteran of the armed forces, transition back to school with a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree from GW Nursing. Through our veterans B.S.N. program you can receive academic credit for your military training and experience, earn a degree, and build upon your skills to enter the field of nursing.
Located at our Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, this in-person program is a second-degree option and only takes four consecutive semesters to complete.
Why GW Nursing?
Earning a B.S.N. 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.
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Credit for Military TrainingMilitary experience can be applied to the 60 credits of required college level course work for active duty and veteran students. |
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Cost Effective InvestmentGW Nursing automatically considers all students in the veterans B.S.N. for unique aid and scholarship opportunities, in addition to the benefits they can receive through the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. |
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Veteran Support SystemEnjoy the benefit of having veteran nurse faculty members, a cohort of other military students, and a veteran study lounge on campus. |
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.
Take Unique Courses
Enroll in unique electives on topics such as perioperative care, telehealth, addictions and treatment, disaster preparedness and global health.
Nationally Ranked
GW Nursing's bachelor of science in nursing program rose to #22, up from #31, 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.
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Hands-on ExperienceGain invaluable hands-on experience during your clinical rotations and learn on-site at our 20,000 square foot Simulation and Innovation Learning Center. |
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Exceptional FacultyOur faculty members are nationally recognized leaders in nursing who actively engage and inspire students to improve global health care for all. |
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Nationally RankedGW Nursing's programs are consistently ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. |
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Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community to prepare our students to facilitate value-based health care delivery. |
"The veterans B.S.N. program allowed the most flexibility and the ability to jump right into this program, versus other schools where I would have to repeat prerequisites."
Alex Lada
Class of 2021