George Washington University School of Nursing

George Washington University
School of Nursing

Other name

| GW Nursing
Motto| Deus Nobis Fiducia
(In God Our Trust)
Type| Private
Established| 2010

Parent institution

| George Washington University
Dean| Susan Kelly-Weeder
Undergraduates| 308 [1]
Postgraduates| 418 [1]
Address|

1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 500

Washington, D.C.

Campus| Suburban
Website| nursing.gwu.edu

The George Washington University School of Nursing (abbreviated as GW Nursing or GWSON) is the professional nursing school of the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2010, GW Nursing is the newest of the 10 schools and colleges of George Washington University.

GW Nursing is consistently ranked in the U.S. News & World Report's top ten online master's programs for nursing.[2]

## History

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The GW School of Nursing was established as the university's tenth academic institution in 2010, although the first nursing education at GW started in 1903.

## Facilities

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The School of Nursing is located at both the Foggy Bottom Campus and the Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC) in Ashburn, Virginia.

At the VSTC campus, GW Nursing offers students the access to the Simulation Learning and Innovation Center, including three clinical simulations spaces, covering more than 20,000 square feet, which are used for medical training.[3][4][5]

## Organization and administration

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The school's founding dean was Jean Johnson, who was succeeded by Pamela R. Jeffries.[6] Dean Jeffries left GW in 2021 and was succeeded by Dean Susan Kelly-Weeder in 2023.[7]

GW Nursing has cooperated with different local, national and international partners, e.g. offering a Nursing Scholar Program at GW Hospital, medical mission trips to Haiti or local health education projects in South Korea.[8][9]

## Academics

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As of 2025, the School of Nursing currently has over 60 faculty members. There are around 800 students enrolled in the School of Nursing.[10] The school offers guaranteed admission to select community college students.

The school provides education at the bachelor's, master's, and doctorate level and also offers additional post-master's certificates. All graduate programs are online.[11] The degrees are accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Virginia Board of Nursing and the Washington, D.C., Board of Nursing.[12]

### Rankings

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For the eighth year in a row, the George Washington University School of Nursing has earned multiple U.S. News and World Report top-10 rankings for Best Online Master’s Programs. The school’s online Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked #3 for nursing administration, psychiatric mental health, and programs for veterans; #4 for family nurse practitioner; and #6 for Best Online Mater's Programs: Grad Programs.

## Research

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In 2018, GWSON launched a "students-first" program, to raise its research profile, integrating student feedback, strategic outlines and goals, launching a research award and implementing a new policy task force to improve administrative policies, fostering research excellence.[13]

The school is home to different research centers and initiatives:[14][15][16][17]

* The Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement
* The Center for Aging, Health and Humanities
* The Health Workforce Institute

## References

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1. ^ a b "Office of Institutional Research and Planning". Retrieved 2025-06-12.
2. ^ "George Washington University - School of Nursing: US News and World Report".
3. ^ "Lifelike manikins help nursing students at GWU in Ashburn". Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
4. ^ "Teaching Excellence | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
5. ^ "Simulation Learning and Innovation Center | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
6. ^ "Meet the Dean | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
7. ^ "Meet the Dean".
8. ^ "Partnerships | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
9. ^ "Global and Community Health Initiatives | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
10. ^ "Faculty Directory | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
11. ^ "At A Glance | SON | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". Nursing.gwu.edu. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
12. ^ "Accreditation | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
13. ^ "George Washington University School of Nursing Outlines Steps to Raise Research Profile | Daily Nurse". dailynurse.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
14. ^ "About The Center | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
15. ^ "Center for Aging, Health and Humanities | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
16. ^ "Health Workforce Institute | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
17. ^ "Ventures, Initiatives and Partnerships | School of Nursing | The George Washington University". nursing.gwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-01.

## External links

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* Official site
* Full list of GW Nursing's partnering institutions Archived 2018-12-24 at the Wayback Machine

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Colleges and schools|

* Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
* Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
* Elliott School of International Affairs
* Graduate School of Political Management
* Law School
* School of Business
* School of Engineering and Applied Science
* School of Media and Public Affairs
* Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration

Publications|

* Anthropological Quarterly
* Law Review
* Federal Circuit Bar Journal
* Public Contract Law Journal
* International Law Review
* AIPLA Quarterly Journal
* The Federal Communications Law Journal
* The Washington Quarterly
* Women's Health Issues
* Planet Forward

Centers
and institutes|

* List of centers and research institutes at George Washington University
* National Security Archive
* Textile Museum (Washington, D.C.)
* Institute for International Economic Policy
* Munich Intellectual Property Law Center

Athletics|

| Teams|

* Baseball
* Men's basketball
* Women's basketball
* Football (defunct)
* Men's soccer
* Softball

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Venues|

* Charles E. Smith Center
* Tucker Field

Related|

* "Hail to the Buff and Blue"

Campuses|

* Campuses
* Foggy Bottom (main campus)
* Virginia Science & Technology Campus
* Mount Vernon Campus

Buildings
and places|

* 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue
* Anniversary Park
* University Art Galleries
* Corcoran Gallery of Art
* Corcoran Hall
* John J. Earley Office and Studio
* Engine Company 23
* F Street House
* Foggy Bottom–GWU station
* Fulbright Hall
* Fairbanks' George Washington
* Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Hall
* Lisner Auditorium
* Madison Hall
* Munson Hall
* President's Office
* Rawlins Park
* Residence halls
* River Horse
* School Without Walls (Washington, D.C.)
* Charles E. Smith Center
* Snows Court (Washington, D.C.)
* Stockton Hall
* Hattie M. Strong Residence Hall
* Oscar W. Underwood House
* Washington Circle
* Margaret Wetzel House
* Maxwell Woodhull House

Student life|

* GW-TV
* Student Association
* The GW Hatchet
* Enosinian Society
* The Taylor Prize in Mathematics
* ΔΦΕ

Libraries|

* Gelman Library
* Jacob Burns Law Library
* Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

People|

* President of the University Ellen Granberg
* Notable Alumni & Notable Faculty (Law School Alumni · Elliott School Alumni & Faculty · Columbian College Alumni & Faculty · GW Business School Alumni & Faculty)

Medicine
and health|

* Medical Faculty Associates
* George Washington University Hospital
* School of Medicine and Health Sciences
* School of Nursing
* Milken Institute School of Public Health
* Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center

See also|

* Benjamin Franklin University
* Mount Vernon College for Women
* National University School of Law

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