Catholic University's School of Nursing was founded in 1935. The core nursing program focuses on clinical care, nursing education, nursing service and expanding the nursing field through research. The bachelor of science in nursing degree is a four-year program and can be completed as a full-time or part-time student. Nine credits in religious studies are required as part of the basic nursing curriculum. Biology and chemistry courses in high school, SAT or ACT scores plus a high school diploma are required for admission. Students who are accepted are automatically placed into the scholarship application process.
The George Washington University School of Nursing is housed at its Virginia Science and Technology Campus. Only applicants who hold a two-year nursing degree or a bachelor's degree can apply for a position in their advanced bachelor's degree in nursing program. This is a 15-month nursing program. Options are available for sub-specialties. After completing the course, students will have earned 12 credits towards a master's degree in nursing. Classroom studies are coupled with online classes and clinical work in pursuit of a degree. An essay must be included with the application.
Howard University's Division of Nursing's urban setting promotes its theory of committing service to the community. High school graduates enter the school's generic track, which includes two years of liberal arts, math and science education. These are the prerequisite courses needed for admittance to the 22-month bachelor of nursing program. This advanced track begins in the summer after completion of the generic track. A high school diploma and a 2.5 grade point average, SAT or ACT scores and references are evaluated for admission. The school also requires two high school years of science, three years of math and an essay.
Georgetown University's School of Nursing is a part of the University's medical center. They offer a traditional four-year training program leading to a bachelor's degree in nursing. While supplementing their first two years with a liberal arts and science education, students also experience working in a clinical situation. A research and teaching lab, plus a clinical simulation center, are accessed during the course of study. Study abroad opportunities are available. A high school diploma, three years of mathematics, plus biology, chemistry and physics are required for admission to the nursing program. SAT or ACT test scores are also evaluated.