Georgetown University School of Nursing

We are thrilled to introduce our Nurse Executives in Residence. This one-of-a-kind collaboration is the centerpiece of the post-master’s Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership and Policy degree program. Our inaugural seven DNP-prepared nurse executives will provide their expertise by offering contributions to the program through lectures for Executive DNP courses, exclusive talks for the broader DNP learning community (including faculty, preceptors, and alumni), and focused mentoring for exceptional Executive DNP students.

Join us in welcoming our Georgetown Nurse Executives in Residents:
Dale Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, FAAN; Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Natalia Cineas, DNP, MSM-N, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAAN; Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FNAP, FAAN; Bradley Goettl, DNP, DHA, APRN, FAANP, FAEN, FACHE, FAAN; Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; and Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

https://nursing.georgetown.edu/news-story/georgetown-school-of-nursing-launches-nurse-executives-in-residence-enhances-leadership-programs/

Join us for a documentary screening and panel discussion of “Everybody’s Work: Healing What Hurts Us All” on Thursday, January 23, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by a reception. Please RSVP using the link below to attend in-person in Lohrfink Auditorium at Georgetown University or to attend via Zoom.

“Everybody’s Work” is intended to educate people about the impact of racism in healthcare and how individuals can help change the systems that perpetuate it. Chad Tingle and SHIFT Films directed the film, which was produced with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Featuring panelists: Kenya Beard, EdD, AG-ACNP-BC, ANEF, FAAN, FADLN; Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FAAN, FACNM, FADLN; and Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN.

Refer to the event page for Accreditation and Credit Designation information.
https://events.georgetown.edu/guson/event/28437-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion-everybodys-

Join us in congratulating Dr. Melicia Escobar, co-editor of Kelsey’s Midwifery & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide (6th ed). Used nationally each year by most midwifery and WHNP graduates to prepare for their board examinations, this edition has substantive updates, including the implementation of inclusive language. Faculty contributors to the revision include Drs. Katie Atkin, Signey Olson, and Komkwuan Paruchabutr; Erin Finch as the editorial assistant. https://www.jblearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284284539

Congratulations to Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois), a nurse who previously taught at our School of Nursing and continues to proudly support and represent our profession.

Twenty-eight Hoyas were sworn into the 119th U.S. Congress on Jan. 3, continuing Georgetown’s long legacy of producing leaders and public servants.

Hoyas in the 119th Congress include 21 representatives and seven U.S. senators who represent 18 states and the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which have non-voting delegates. They also include faculty and alumni from nearly all of Georgetown’s schools, including 12 faculty and alumni from Georgetown Law and nine alumni from the School of Foreign Service. https://bit.ly/4adgspl

Happy New Year! May 2025 bring hope and peace!

Happy Hanukkah! To all who are observing, we hope you find meaningful ways to gather for the traditional games, gift-giving, and dinners. May the joy and light of Hanukkah fill your heart with hope and inspiration all year.

Have a very merry and bright Christmas!

Do you know someone who wants to be a nurse? Our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is a direct-entry, streamlined pathway to nursing for those who have a bachelor’s degree in another field.

Learn more! Register to attend a virtual information session on January 6, 2025, from 7-8 pm EST, featuring a formal presentation by Senior Program Director Dr. Sarah Vittone, Assistant Dean Dr. Matt Le Brasseur, and Director of Admissions Edith DeLeon. Join us for a detailed overview of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program features, curriculum, application requirements and deadlines.

https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UPMa8nzTTTagfFrwJ06Lkw

Georgetown Celebrates the Class of 2024 at Commencement - Georgetown University Cheers and whoops filled the tent as the Class of 2024 gathered for the first time as a class at their graduation.

Earlier this week, six faculty members and 18 graduate nursing students demonstrated the power of advocacy on Capitol Hill.

They focused on promoting nurse-midwives and WHNPs as essential to addressing the ongoing perinatal health care crisis. They met with members of legislative offices to discuss three transformative bills: the Momnibus Act, the MOMS Act, and the I CAN Act.

These efforts highlight the critical role nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners play in driving health care solutions.

Research: 7 Strategies for Documentation Practices to Improve Equity in Patient Care. Documentation is integral to healthcare but can pass along stereotypes that impact care. Learn about antiracist documentation practices.

: For many undergraduates, summer is filled with travel, time spent at the pool, reconnecting with friends and family, and enjoying down time between academic years. For School of Nursing students on an ROTC scholarship, duty calls.

As recipient of a Navy ROTC scholarship, BSN student Sydney Blackston (N’25) fulfilled her required 2024 summer duty in Okinawa, Japan. For three weeks in May, she shadowed nurses at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster.

Army ROTC cadet Erin Dombroski (N’25) spent part of her summer at Fort Johnson in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.

Make a gift on , 12/3, to support future Hoyas like Sydney and Erin in their service of others.

As we come together this Thanksgiving holiday, family and friends will honor the time in different ways. I send you and your loved ones my very best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday whether you are celebrating with family and friends and sharing your blessings or gathering for remembrance and spiritual connection. Let’s give thanks for all we have; I am especially grateful to our incredible nursing faculty, staff, students, and alumni for your constant dedication to our School’s mission, vision, and values.

Many thanks,
Roberta Waite, EdD, RN, PMHCNS, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN
Dean, School of Nursing

On behalf of the School of Nursing, I share our deepest gratitude for ’s leadership and lifetime of service to Georgetown University. Over his tenure, Jack oversaw the launch of the new School of Nursing in 2022, continuing a 120-year tradition at Georgetown of educating nurses, and reflecting a renewed commitment to the largest licensed healthcare profession. Jack’s remarkable leadership made Georgetown a better place and we are grateful that he will remain as a member of our community as President Emeritus and as a member of our faculty. 💙 Georgetown President John J. DeGioia

With gratitude,
Roberta Waite, EdD, RN, PMHCNS, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN
Dean, School of Nursing

Recognizing President John J. DeGioia - Georgetown University Home Recognizing President John J. DeGioia Recognizing President John J. DeGioia John J. DeGioia is the longest serving president in Georgetown University’s history. Over his tenure, DeGioia expanded the impact and footprint of the university while strengthening its Catholic and Jesuit identity an...

Exciting news! Five inspiring students in our Master of Science Entry to Nursing program have been named the 2024-2025 The Washington Home Scholarship recipients!

Each student will receive $25,000 to support their journey to becoming clinical nurses, focusing on improving health outcomes for underserved and aging communities in Washington, D.C.

This is the third year The Washington Home has generously funded future leaders in nursing.

Learn more about the recipients and their inspiration and commitment to compassionate, innovative care:

2024-2025 Washington Home Scholarship Recipients Announced - School of Nursing Five Master of Science Entry to Nursing program students received scholarships from The Washington Home, a charitable foundation. This is the third cohort of students funded by The Washington Home in as many years.