Radians College prides itself in being an affordable choice for aspiring nurses. Radians offers both licensed practical nurse (LPN) and RN courses. The school has small class sizes for more personalized attention from instructors. Students benefit by having plenty of time to practice their skills in the clinical setting because of the smaller class environment. The school offers payment plans and scholarships.
St. Mary's Hall houses the school of nursing on the Georgetown University campus. Approximately 900 students are enrolled in the school's nursing programs which include undergraduate, second degree and graduate degree programs. The school has approximately 140 faculty members for the program. The school is home to a multimillion dollar research program.
Howard University offers several course offerings to students wishing to pursue a career in nursing. The advanced placement track puts students on the fast track to becoming a nurse with the complete program lasting 22 months. For registered nurses who hold an associate's degree and wish to obtain a bachelor's degree, the RN to bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program is available. There is also a program for licensed practical nurses to obtain their bachelor's in nursing.
Since 1935, the Catholic University of America (CUA) has been providing aspiring nurses with education in health care while simultaneously emphasizing the role that spirituality plays in the health care setting. The school offers a bachelor's degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing and a doctorate program. Students attending CUA will gain experience in hospitals in the Washington, D.C. area during clinicals.