News & Events

See the latest news from the Berkley School of Nursing and view our calendar of events.

Current News

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Executive DNP Students Participate in Mock Interviews with Executive Search Firm

Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students at Georgetown University’s Berkley School of Nursing participated in individualized mock interviews with leaders from a national executive search firm, an experience designed to prepare graduates for high-stakes interviews and competitive leadership roles in complex healthcare environments.

March 24, 2026

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Georgetown Nursing Faculty Publish National Review on Outcomes of Midwife-Led Care

A comprehensive review of U.S. research led by Berkley School of Nursing faculty finds that care delivered by certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives is consistently associated with lower intervention rates, improved birth outcomes, and high patient satisfaction compared to traditional physician care.

March 24, 2026

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Wessel Receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Colombia

Associate Professor Lois Wessel, DNP, FNP-BC, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award to study the role of AI in nursing.

March 11, 2026

Special Events

Commencement

View dates, times and other important information for Commencement 2025.

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CANS Research Seminar Series

The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Scholarship (CANS) invites you to join the Research Seminar Series that will give faculty the opportunity to present an overview of their program of research and data from one of their studies.

Learn More About our CANS Research Seminar Series

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Distinguished Speaker Series

The Berkley School of Nursing invites you to join us for our monthly series focused on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and anti-racism.

Learn More About our Distinguished Speaker Series

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Values Based Lecture

Each academic year, generally during the spring semester, the Berkley School of Nursing hosts a Values Based Lecture featuring a distinguished speaker. The event is open to the Georgetown community.

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Past Lectures and Special Events

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Nurses + Policy: From Health Care to the Hill
This webinar took place Tuesday, February 3, 2026. It explored the ethical, moral, and civic responsibilities of nurses to engage in the policy process and leverage their collective influence to advance health and wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities. It emphasized strengthening nursing’s visibility and impact on federal policy and legislative decision-making that directly affects professional practice and population health. View a recording of this webinar. Read the webinar transcript.
Transformative Learning: How BSON Experientials Redefine Education
This webinar, which took place Thursday, November 13, 2025, was designed to showcase the importance and impact of student experiential learning and highlight how these experiences cultivate transformative, community-centered and globally engaged nurses. It was presented by Amy Bronick, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, assistant professor; Sarah Vittone, DBe, MSN, MA, RN, HEC-C, senior program director, undergraduate studies and master’s entry nursing program, Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics; and Melody R Wilkinson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, professor. View a recording of this webinar.

50th Anniversary of Midwifery Education Symposium and Celebration
The Berkley School of Nursing celebrated five decades of training nurse-midwives and hosted a 50th Anniversary of Midwifery Education Symposium and Celebration on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Learn more about Celebrating 50 Years.

Events for the Berkley School of Nursing

All Upcoming Events

PowerPoint: Making Engaging and Interactive Presentations with External ToolsApr. 8

11:00 am
Dahlgren Memorial Library Online (Zoom) Workshop

2026 Emergent Ethics Network Distinguished Lecture: Cristina Richie on How to Make Healthcare Environmentally SustainableApr. 8

4:00 pm
Copley Formal Lounge

NotebookLM: IntroductionApr. 15

11:00 am
Dahlgren Memorial Library Online (Zoom) Workshop