Nursing schools in District of Columbia

Browse 20 current public campus profiles representing 47 nursing programs in District of Columbia. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate is the largest current pathway grouping at 9 programs; On campus appears on 20 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles
20
Programs
47

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

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Delivery formats

  • On campus 20 programs
  • Hybrid 10 programs
  • Online 17 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing Reviewed September 24, 2026

District of Columbia campus profiles

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Children’s National Hospital: Children’s National Hospital main DC teaching hospital

    Institution
    Children’s National Hospital
    Campus
    Children’s National Hospital main DC teaching hospital
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Nursing Transition to Practice ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · RN residency · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    George Washington University: GW Foggy Bottom research-office relationship

    Institution
    George Washington University
    Campus
    GW Foggy Bottom research-office relationship
    Location
    Washington, DC

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    0 programs

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    George Washington University: GW Nursing online relationship

    Institution
    George Washington University
    Campus
    GW Nursing online relationship
    Location
    DC
    Delivery
    Hybrid, Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 8

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    8 programs
    • Online RN-BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
    • Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MSN · Hybrid · Active
    • Post-BSN Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Hybrid · Active

    5 more programs on the campus profile.

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    George Washington University Hospital: George Washington University Hospital main DC teaching hospital

    Institution
    George Washington University Hospital
    Campus
    George Washington University Hospital main DC teaching hospital
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • New Graduate RN ResidencyOther Official Nursing Program · RN residency · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Georgetown University: Georgetown Berkley School of Nursing / St. Mary’s Hall

    Institution
    Georgetown University
    Campus
    Georgetown Berkley School of Nursing / St. Mary’s Hall
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus, Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 4
    4 programs
    • Traditional Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
    • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · BSN · Hybrid · Active
    • Master’s Entry to NursingDirect-Entry Prelicensure Master's · MS in Nursing · On Campus · Active

    1 more program on the campus profile.

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Georgetown University: Georgetown Capitol Campus / 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW

    Institution
    Georgetown University
    Campus
    Georgetown Capitol Campus / 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • PhD in NursingNursing PhD / DNS · PhD · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    Georgetown University: Georgetown online graduate relationship

    Institution
    Georgetown University
    Campus
    Georgetown online graduate relationship
    Location
    DC
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 6

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    6 programs
    • Online MS in NursingMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MS in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
    • Post-Bachelor’s Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active
    • Post-Graduate Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPost-Graduate Nursing Certificate · Post-graduate certificate · Fully Online · Active

    3 more programs on the campus profile.

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Howard University: Howard College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

    Institution
    Howard University
    Campus
    Howard College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 2
    2 programs
    • Basic BSNTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
    • LPN-to-BSN TrackLPN-to-BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    Howard University: Howard online nursing relationship

    Institution
    Howard University
    Campus
    Howard online nursing relationship
    Location
    DC
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 4

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    4 programs
    • RN-to-BSN TrackRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active
    • MSN Family Nurse PractitionerMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MSN · Fully Online · Active
    • Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active

    1 more program on the campus profile.

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital main DC teaching hospital

    Institution
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Campus
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital main DC teaching hospital
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • New Graduate Nurse ResidencyOther Official Nursing Program · RN residency · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center: MedStar Washington Hospital Center main DC teaching hospital

    Institution
    MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    Campus
    MedStar Washington Hospital Center main DC teaching hospital
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Nurse Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · RN residency · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Saint Michael College of Allied Health: Saint Michael DC campus

    Institution
    Saint Michael College of Allied Health
    Campus
    Saint Michael DC campus
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 2
    2 programs
    • Practical Nursing ProgramPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Practical Nursing Certificate · On Campus · Active
    • Associate in Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · AAS Nursing · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Sibley Memorial Hospital: Sibley Memorial Hospital main DC teaching hospital

    Institution
    Sibley Memorial Hospital
    Campus
    Sibley Memorial Hospital main DC teaching hospital
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Nurse Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · RN residency · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    The Catholic University of America: Conway online graduate relationship

    Institution
    The Catholic University of America
    Campus
    Conway online graduate relationship
    Location
    DC
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 4

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    4 programs
    • MSN Complex Healthcare Systems AdministrationMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MSN · Fully Online · Active
    • Post-Master’s DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active
    • DNP-MBADoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Fully Online · Active

    1 more program on the campus profile.

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    The Catholic University of America: Conway School of Nursing

    Institution
    The Catholic University of America
    Campus
    Conway School of Nursing
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus, Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 3
    3 programs
    • Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
    • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · BSN · Hybrid · Active
    • Post-Bachelor’s DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · DNP · Hybrid · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    Trinity Washington University: Trinity online RN-BSN relationship

    Institution
    Trinity Washington University
    Campus
    Trinity online RN-BSN relationship
    Location
    DC
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 1

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    1 program
    • RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Trinity Washington University

    Institution
    Trinity Washington University
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 3
    3 programs
    • Pre-licensure BSNTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
    • Part-time pre-licensure BSNTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
    • Second Degree BSNAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    University of the District of Columbia: UDC Community College Lamond-Riggs / Bertie Backus Campus

    Institution
    University of the District of Columbia
    Campus
    UDC Community College Lamond-Riggs / Bertie Backus Campus
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 2
    2 programs
    • Practical Nursing CertificatePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Practical Nursing Certificate · On Campus · Active
    • Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · AASN · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    University of the District of Columbia: UDC RN-to-BSN online relationship

    Institution
    University of the District of Columbia
    Campus
    UDC RN-to-BSN online relationship
    Location
    DC
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 1

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    1 program
    • RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · BSN · Fully Online · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Washington DC VA Medical Center: Washington DC VA Medical Center main DC teaching hospital

    Institution
    Washington DC VA Medical Center
    Campus
    Washington DC VA Medical Center main DC teaching hospital
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ResidencyOther Official Nursing Program · NP residency · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed September 24, 2026

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