Nursing Schools in Washington D.C.

The nation’s Capitol is located on the Potomac river and covers just over 68 square miles in Maryland. While not officially a state, there are still a handful of nursing schools in Washington D.C. for perspective nursing students to choose from.

Just like most of the states, Washington D.C. suffers from a nursing shortage, particularly in area hospitals, so there is a strong demand for nurses of all levels. Through the various nursing schools in Washington D.C., there are a variety of nursing programs offered – from nursing diplomas and associate degrees to more advanced master’s degrees.

Registered nurses can expect to make around $35/hour and with the nursing shortage in area hospitals, nurses can expect to be enticed by employers with bonuses, higher overtime pay, and other incentives such as daycare.

Hourly Mean Wage: $32.24
Annual Mean Wage: $67,0601
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

State Nursing Board: District of Columbia Board of Nursing
State Nurses Association: District of Columbia Nurses Association
State Hospital Association: District of Columbia Hospital Association

Washington D.C. Nursing Schools

School Name: Capital Health Institute
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: LPN/LVN
Accreditation: N/A
School Name: Catholic University of America
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters in Nursing, PhD in Nursing, RN to BSN, Second Degree BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
School Name: Comprehensive Health Academy
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: LPN/LVN
Accreditation: N/A
School Name: George Washington University
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters in Nursing, Second Degree BSN
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Accreditation: CCNE accredited
School Name: Georgetown University
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Direct Entry MSN, Masters in Nursing, Second Degree BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
Accreditation: N/A
school Name: Howard University
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters in Nursing, RN to BSN, Second Degree BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
School Name: Radians College
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Associate Degree Nursing, LPN/LVN
Accreditation: N/A
School Name: Trinity University
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
School Name: University of the District of Columbia
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: Associate Degree Nursing, LPN to ADN, LPN/LVN, RN to BSN
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
School Name: VMT Academy of Practical Nursing
Address: Washington, DC
Program Types: LPN/LVN
Accreditation: N/A
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