“The School of Nursing had a huge emphasis on [the Jesuit value of] cura personalis. Remembering the little things makes me aware that I’m treating a whole person.”
— Sarah Bryant, MIDN 1/C, USNR (N’23)
About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a traditional four-year direct entry undergraduate program. Expert faculty provide students with a grounding in mission and values and knowledge in the biological, physical and social sciences with a focus on experiential learning and reflection. Students have access to diverse health systems and community-based organizations around the Washington, DC, region. Students refine their clinical skills through laboratory and high-fidelity simulation in the O’Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center in St. Mary’s Hall.
In total, students will have 800+ clinical, lab, simulation and experiential hours. The program highlights critical clinical judgment, wellness and well-being, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, safety and quality, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Students are well prepared for the NCLEX-RN examination. Graduates are ready for career trajectories in clinical practice, scholarship and research.
During their education, students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing have the opportunity to learn in the state-of-the-art Verstandig Pavilion at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, which means they’ll work with the most advanced technologies available in a hospital environment. It’s a perfect match of high tech and high touch in the education of a Georgetown nurse.
Georgetown’s nursing programs have been recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. Alumni of the BSN Program have gone on to diverse careers, prestigious graduate programs, and leadership roles in various sectors.
For Prospective BSN Program Applicants
School of Nursing Tour Registration
Register here to attend an in-person tour of the Georgetown University School of Nursing located in St. Mary’s Hall. You can also book a Blue and Gray campus tour to coincide with your visit.
Connect with the Program Team
- Book an appointment with program coordinator Ms. Denise Hall.
- Please direct admissions questions to bsnadmissions@georgetown.edu.
Virtual Information Session Registration
Register below to attend a virtual information session featuring formal presentations by a School of Nursing faculty member and an academic dean, and an Office of Undergraduate Admissions admissions officer. Join us to learn about academic life and student experiences focused on providing nursing students with a grounding in clinical skills; knowledge in the biological, physical, and social sciences; and nursing theory.
- Check back for additional dates
Explore Our Other Entry to Nursing Programs
We offer three program options for those interested in starting a career in nursing.
Program Features
- Direct-entry nursing program with health care and lab experiences in the first year of study
- 800+ total clinical, lab, simulation and experiential hours in a variety of clinical settings
- Senior nursing practicum allows students to gain further experience in a precepted clinical setting
- High first-time pass rates on NCLEX-RN exam, typically 96-100%
- A three-semester competitive BSN Honors Program
- State-of-the-art O’Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center
- Study abroad semester and short-term experiences at locations including Lourdes, France; Tanzania; and Australian Catholic University
Student Experience
Experiential Learning Opportunities
The Art of Care: Experiential Visual Thinking Activities
Taught jointly by School of Nursing faculty and an art curator in Booth Classroom in Georgetown’s Lauinger Library as a part of NURS 4254 “Introduction to Healthcare Ethics,” this session enhances visual literacy and communication skills.
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DC Community Tour
A bus tour of DC neighborhoods guided by a community member, offered as part of “Introduction to Health Care Ethics” and “Public Health Nursing” courses, exposes students to the social determinants of health as well as the environmental and political aspects that shape health.
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First Year Introduction to Clinical Practice
“Introduction to Professional Nursing,” the first nursing course in the major in fall of the first year, explores the role of nursing in health and health care and develops critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Students pair with mentors in the Nursing Academy at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, learn medical terminology and receive instruction on safety and quality, among many other topics in this beginning touch point in clinical practice.
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Lourdes Magis Immersion Program
Students serve pilgrims from around the world who come to Lourdes, France, to participate in the religious ritual of bathing in the healing waters there. This experience is a balance between service, formation, sharing across various faith and practice traditions, small group reflection and prayer/spiritual practices, and development of community among participants. Read more about this annual service-learning program.
Special Interest Groups
BSN students are encouraged to engage with peers who share their areas of interest within the nursing field:
- Academic Council
- Critical Care Interest Group
- Legislative Action Special Interest Group
- Pediatrics Special Interest Group
- Quality and Safety Special Interest Group
What Our Students Say
Hear from students in the BSN Program at Georgetown’s School of Nursing.
BSN Scholarship
Colleen Krebs Norton Scholarly Project Award recipients Akua Yeboah and Jillian Mars stand with their poster.
All students participate in a cumulative scholarship project in their senior year; some students apply to the Honors Program to complete this experience. Senior scholarship is focused on evidence-based exploration of a clinically relevant topic of their choice. Students are mentored by faculty and present their work in a poster presentation to the school.
BSN Student Conducting Research As Global Health Institute Student Fellow
BSN student Sydney Blackston has had opportunities from Georgetown University’s Global Health Institute to assist with ongoing faculty research and conduct research of her own.
Learn More About Sydney’s Work with GHIBSN Honors Program
This three-semester Honors Program allows students in the undergraduate nursing major with academic potential to be challenged at the highest level. Through scholarly inquiry, participants in the Nursing Honors Program address a contemporary issue related to clinical nursing practice.
Program Admissions
Application Deadlines
Early Action – November 1, 2024
Regular Decision – January 10, 2025
Transfer – March 1, 2025
Questions can be directed to bsnadmissions@georgetown.edu.
Georgetown’s BSN program prepares students to be confident, capable nurses by providing academic and clinical learning experiences personalized to fit their interests, guided by Jesuit values.
For Current Students
Schedule a meeting with your academic dean, see a degree progression plan, or view more resources for current School of Nursing students, including academic calendars.
Program Faculty
Intima Alrimawi
Associate Professor
Michael Clarke
Assistant Professor
Diane Davis
Associate Professor, Susan H. Mayer Professor of Health Equity
Rebecca Ellis
Assistant Professor
Roxanne Mirabal-Beltran
Assistant Professor
Anissa Nahabedian
Assistant Professor
Jeremy Sabatino
Instructor
Stacey Steves
Instructor
Sarah Vittone
Associate Professor, Senior Director for Pre-Licensure Programs and Undergraduate Education
Edilma Yearwood
Associate Professor, Program Director, PhD in Nursing Program
Program News
News Story
First Georgetown Nursing Fulbright Recipient To Build an Archive of Indigenous Birthing Practices
April 17, 2025
News Story
Donors Patty (NHS’93) and Chris (B’93) Mosher Establish Nursing Student Resource Endowed Fund
December 4, 2024
