The George Washington University School of Nursing

09/17/2026

The Center for Aging, Health and Humanities is hosting the sixth annual Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit virtually this fall. Join us Thursdays in October for this free, regional, collaborative event will be held in partnership with Age-Friendly Alexandria, Arlington, DC, Howard County, Hyattsville, Montgomery County, Orange County, AARP NC Coastal Region, and the Georgetown University Aging & Health Program. Learn more and register ⬇️

https://nursing.gwu.edu/age-friendly-ecosystem-summit

09/11/2026

Congratulations to GW Nursing tenured Professor Karen S. Kesten on the publication of her co-authored article, “The lived experience of those who work with or hire Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared nurses in practice: A phenomenological study,” in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Co-authored with Amy Mandersheid, Kathy Moran, Dianne Conrad, and Susan Strouse of Grand Valley State University, and Catherine Corrigan of Dublin City University, Ireland, the article explores the lived experiences of individuals who work with or hire DNP- prepared nurses to better understand how these professionals are perceived and valued in practice settings.

Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared nurses are essential practice leaders capable of advancing quality outcomes and system performance. Their impact depends on organizational alignment, including clear role differentiation, leadership support, and structural investment. Organizations can cultivate cultures that provide protected time, clear role expectations, and leadership support to enable DNP-prepared nurses to practice at full scope.

https://www.ovid.com/jnls/jaanp/abstract/10.1097/jxx.0000000000001366~the-lived-experience-of-those-who-work-with-or-hire-doctor?redirectionsource=fulltextview

09/09/2026

Congratulations to GW Nursing Professor Joyce Knestrick on the publication of her co-authored article, “Educational Strategies for Preparing Nurse Practitioners for Rural Practice,” in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Co-authored with Melody R. Wilkinson of Georgetown University, the article explores how nurse practitioner education can better prepare students to serve rural communities, including through community-based learning, service-learning, telehealth training, rural immersion experiences, mentorship, and longitudinal rural exposure.

Preparing NPs for rural practice requires more than clinical preparation. It means understanding the communities they serve, the unique realities of rural health care delivery, and the opportunities to improve access and health outcomes.

https://www.ovid.com/jnls/jaanp/abstract/10.1097/jxx.0000000000001357~educational-strategies-for-preparing-nurse-practitioners-for?redirectionsource=fulltextview

09/08/2026

Ready to see where your future in nursing could take you? 🩺

Join GW Nursing for our Open House next Monday, September 14th and experience what makes our community exceptional. Explore our programs, tour our state-of-the-art simulation labs, meet faculty and staff, and connect with current students who know what it’s really like to be part of GW Nursing.

Whether you’re exploring undergraduate or graduate nursing programs, this is your opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and get a firsthand look at how GW Nursing prepares the next generation of nurse leaders.

Come curious. Leave inspired. Discover your future at GW Nursing ⬇️

🔗 Learn more and register:

09/02/2026

GW Nursing’s Cohort 38 came together on August 21 for Pins & Portraits, celebrating an exciting milestone in their journey to becoming nurses. Held in the City View Room on GW's Foggy Bottom campus, the event brought classmates together to celebrate the occasion and capture the moment, all set against stunning views of downtown DC and the National Mall.

Congratulations, Cohort 38! We’re so proud to celebrate all you’ve accomplished and the dedication, compassion, and commitment you bring to the nursing profession. Here’s to this milestone and all the incredible moments still to come!

09/02/2026

Congratulations to GW Nursing’s Professor Karen Kesten (tenured), Associate Professor Karen J. Whitt, and Metadata Specialist Brittany Smith at the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, on receiving the 2026 NLN/Sigma Foundation for Nursing Diane Billings Research Award!

The award will support their project, “Evaluating the Characteristics, Quality, Impact, and Dissemination Metrics of DNP Scholarly Projects from a Recent Decade.”

Learn more about the 2026 NLN research grant winners: https://www.nln.org/detail-pages/news/2026/08/31/nln-announces-2026-research-grants-winners

08/28/2026

A new path to nursing starts here.

GW Nursing is proud to announce the launch of our new Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program, designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field who are ready to make a difference in health care.

In just four consecutive semesters, students will build the knowledge, clinical judgment and leadership skills needed to begin their nursing careers as master’s-prepared registered nurses.
With 900 clinical hours, immersive hands-on learning, a concept-based curriculum and access to our state-of-the-art Simulation and Innovation Learning (SAIL) Center, the DEMSN prepares students to step confidently into the profession and tackle the NCLEX-RN.

Your bachelor’s degree was the first step. Now, take the next one.

Read more about our new DEMSN program:

A pathway into nursing for graduates holding a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, the program focuses on clinical experience, systems-level education and leadership development.

08/26/2026

We’re proud to be named an American Association for Men In Nursing Best School for Men in Nursing for the fourth consecutive year! This recognition highlights GW Nursing consistently admitting and graduating male students above the national average, incorporating men's health topics within the nursing curriculum and having an active school chapter focused on promoting men in nursing, mentoring male students and promoting men's health topics.

Together, we’re preparing the next generation of nurses to lead with skill, compassion and purpose, while building a stronger and more inclusive nursing profession for all.

08/25/2026

GW Nursing students recently volunteered at the NVFS Arlington Mill Early Head Start Child Development Center, engaging young learners through play, reading and developmental activities! 🫧

Throughout the day, Cohort 39’s Amne Oumar, Volunteer & Community Outreach Chair, joined Cohort 40 students Jordan Covington and Erin Fitzgerald, Cohort 38’s Amanda Guard, and Cohort 41’s Iyenna Spencer-Sturdivant in supporting activities designed to promote fine and gross motor development and hand-eye coordination. The experience concluded with a bubble-filled afternoon, bringing together learning, movement and plenty of joy.

GW Nursing looks forward to continuing this partnership in September with an early childhood health-screening volunteer day!

08/21/2026

White coats on. Future nurses ready. 🥼

Yesterday, Cohort 42 celebrated a major milestone at their White Coat Ceremony, officially kicking off their journey into the nursing profession. Here’s to the late nights, big moments, lifelong connections and countless lives you’ll impact along the way. Welcome to GW Nursing!