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Graduate Degree Programs
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Nursing
Introduction http://nhs.georgetown.edu
The School of Nursing & Health Studies offers six programs of study leading to the M.S. degree in Nursing, fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The advanced practice nursing curriculum emphasizes the development of professional roles in the specialties of acute care nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (acute care and critical care), family nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nursing educator, and nurse-midwife. Advanced professional roles may be developed as acute care or primary care providers. Clinical practice excellence is based on scientific inquiry and advanced knowledge in nursing practice. The school also offers a Direct Entry to Advanced Practice program for applicants with Baccalaureate degrees in fields other than nursing that combines the Second Degree BSN program with a graduate Nursing specialty. Post-master's degree options are also offered.
The programs offer unique course work in clinical bioethics and gross anatomy. Students have access to the Georgetown University Simulator (GUS), a full body computerized mannequin that simulates multiple physiological and pharmacological responses, enhancing assessment and management/decision-making skills.
Georgetown graduate nursing students have had 100% pass rates on national certification examinations over several years.
Fact SheetDegree offered: M.S.
Campus address:
Graduate Nursing Program
Georgetown University
St. Mary's Hall, Room 211
Box 571107
Washington, DC 20057-1107
Telephone: (202) 687-2781
Fax: (202) 687-3703
Department e-mail: nhsadmissions@georgetown.edu
Department Website: http://nursing.georgetown.edu
Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies: Bette Jacobs, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Chair, Department of Nursing: Sharon G. Radzyminski, Ph.D., J.D., RN
Program Director, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program: Karen Kesten, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, CCNS
Program Director, Clinical Nurse Specialist Program: Karen Kesten, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, CCNS
Program Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program: Kathy Ellis, M.S.N., CANP
Program Director, Nurse Anesthetist Program: Donna M. Jasinski, D.N.Sc., RN, CRNA
Program Director, Nursing Education Program: Sharon G. Radzyminski, Ph.D., J.D., RN
Program Director, Nurse-Midwifery Program: Carolyn Gegor, M.S., CNM, FACNM
Graduate Studies Contact: Sharon G. Radzyminski, Ph.D., J.D., RN
Size of program: 170 Masters students.
Credits required: 40 credits and minimum of 600 clinical hours (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner); 44-46 credits (Family Nurse Practitioner); 45 credits (Nurse Anesthetist); 45 credits (Nurse-Midwifery). 40 credits and a minimum of 500 clinical hours (Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist); 35 credits (Nursing Education).
Part-time Option: Yes (except Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse-Midwifery for Fall 2009).
Department URLhttp://nhs.georgetown.edu
Degree Requirements
The student must complete the following requirements to be eligible for the Master of Science degree in Nursing:
(1) Students in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of required and elective courses, and a minimum of 600 clinical hours. Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty must satisfactorily complete 44-46 credit hours of required and elective courses, and a minimum of 600 clinical hours. Students in the Nurse Anesthesia specialty and Nurse-Midwifery specialty must satisfactorily complete 45 credit hours of required and elective courses, and a minimum of 600 clinical hours. Students in the Clinical Nurse Specialist program must satisfactorily complete 40 credit hours of required and elective courses, and a minimum of 500 clinical hours. Students in the Nursing Education program must satisfactorily complete 35 credit hours of required and elective courses.
(2) Students must successfully complete a Thesis (see NURS-998) or successfully complete a Scholarly Project (see NURS-997).
(3) The program of study must be completed within three years of the date of entry.
Additional Information
(1) Students will be required to submit documentation of appropriate immunizations and a physical examination prior to registration for clinical courses.
(2) Some students may have to provide their own malpractice insurance based on the requests of specific institutions.
(3) Students will be required to meet OSHA requirements in Universal Precautions.
(4) Students must maintain a current R.N. License.
(5) Students enrolled in the Nurse-Midwifery program can expect to pay a $385 fee to take the certifying examination of the ACNM Certification Council.
(6) Students enrolled in the Nurse Anesthesia program can expect to pay a $110 fee to take the SEE Examination and a $575 fee for the certification examination.
More information may be found on our website, located at: http:// nhs.georgetown.edu/students/academic_affairs.html
Areas of StudyThe Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery programs may each be completed in sixteen months of full-time or up to three years of part-time study. The Nurse Anesthesia program can be completed in twenty-seven months of full-time study. The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist programs can be completed in one year of full-time or up to three years of part-time study. The Nursing Education program can be completed in one year of full-time study or up to three years of part-time study.
Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse-Midwifery specialties take the following core courses in order to explore the theoretical foundations of advanced nursing practice and to develop skills in scientific inquiry:
- NURS-903 Research Methodology
- NURS-514 Analytical Tools and Biostatistics
- NURS-518 Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics
- NURS-528 Advanced Health Assessment
- NURS-538 Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
- NURS-544 Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
- NURS-546 Advanced Concepts in Physiology and Pathophysiology
- NURS-548 Health Systems and Policies in Transition
- NURS-529 Analytical Tools and Research Application
Students in the Nursing Education specialty take the following core courses:
- NURS-903 Research Methodology
- NURS-514 Analytical Tools and Biostatistics
- NURS-518 Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics
- NURS-544 Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
- NURS-546 Advanced Concepts in Physiology and Pathophysiology
- NURS-548 Health Systems and Policies in Transition
Students have individualized clinical experience with faculty and adjunct faculty preceptors in a wide variety of community, acute care, home health, and long-term care agencies as well as experiences in underserved clinical areas. Examples of affiliated agencies can be found on the School of Nursing & Health Studies website at nursing.georgetown.edu.
Students in the Nurse Anesthesia specialty are required to take the following courses:
- NURS-518 Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics
- NURS-548 Health Systems and Policies in Transition
For a list of clinical experiences for nurse anesthesia students, please visit nursing.georgetown.edu.
Students may elect, with their faculty advisor's approval, to complete a thesis. Those who choose to do so will enroll in NURS-998, Thesis Option (1-6 credits). Those who choose the Scholarly Project will enroll in NURS-997, Scholarly Project (1-2 credits).
The advanced nursing practice roles are developed in the specialty courses.
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty prepares the graduate to take a position as an acute care nurse practitioner in critical care or acute care settings. The program combines advanced critical care knowledge from the physiological and psychosocial sciences with emphasis on skill development in the role of acute care nurse practitioner. Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association). Specialty-specific courses include:
- NURS-469 Anatomy for Health Care Professionals
- NURS-672 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Decision Making for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
- NURS-674 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II: Research-Based Interventions for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Collaborative Patient Care
- NURS-680 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III: Clinical Therapeutics for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) program prepares registered nurses to improve outcomes of acutely and critically ill patients and families and to impact resource utilization in health care organizations. The CCNS specialty combines advanced critical care knowledge from the physiological and psychosocial sciences emphasizing theories of nursing with clinical expertise, consultation, research, education, and leadership. Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation. Specialty-specific courses include:
- NURS-640 Innovative Teaching-Learning Strategies: Theory & Practice
- NURS-642 Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist I
- NURS-644 Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist II
- NURS-650 Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist III
The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty prepares the student to be the primary care provider for families and individuals across the lifespan. Graduates are prepared to function as family nurse practitioners in primary care settings. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute, episodic and chronic conditions in individuals and families in each stage of the family life cycle. Graduates are eligible for ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Specialty-specific courses include:
- NURS-685 Primary Care of the Family I
- NURS-686 Primary Care of the Family II
- NURS-712 Primary Care of the Family III
- NURS-751 Primary Care of the Family IV
The Nurse Anesthesia program prepares graduates to provide one-on-one care to their patients before, during, and after the operation by delivering quality anesthesia services for surgical and obstetric procedures combined with a personal concern for the health and welfare of the individual. Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination of the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthesia. Specialty-specific courses include:
- NURS-511 Gross Anatomy
- NURS-512 Human Physiology
- NURS-516 Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease
- NURS-519 Chemistry and Physics of Biological Processes
- NURS-524 Anesthesia Pharmacology
- NURS-529 Analytic Tools and Research Applications
- NURS-544 Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
- NURS-600 Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- NURS-602 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice I
- NURS-604 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II
- NURS-605 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice III
- NURS-608 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice IV
- NURS-610 Anesthesia Concepts Seminar I
- NURS-611 Anesthesia Concepts Seminar II
- NURS-855 Clinical Practicum
- NURS-902 Research Tutorial
- NURS-903 Research Methodology
The Nursing Education program prepares the professional student to be a nurse educator in a variety of settings including higher education, vocational education, staff development, and patient education. The program prepares future leaders to respond to the growing complexity of health care delivery at all levels by preparing educators who will develop and teach in programs for health care professionals and programs of health education for consumers. Grounded in theoretical perspectives of nursing and education, graduates are prepared for advanced roles related to nursing education, educational research, and educational policy and decision-making. This track of study addresses the goal of improving nursing and health care through the professional development of educators at all levels while incorporating the role of research into the development of excellence in nursing education.
Specialty-specific courses include:
- NURS-688 Education I: Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education
- NURS-689: Education II: Instructional Design, Methodologies, and Evaluation
- NURS-670 Education III: Teaching and Learning in the Age of Technology
- NURS-730 Education IV: Practicum in Teaching and Learning
The Nurse-Midwifery program curriculum prepares graduates to be competent nurse-midwives, prepared to provide primary care and independent management to essentially normal women and newborns throughout the life cycle. In the clinical courses during the first two semesters, students focus on management of healthy women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period including psychological, physiological, and sociological factors which affect the state of health. In the third semester, students examine medical and obstetrical complications and manage more complex clinical situations which require collaboration, consultation, and/or referral. Women's health care and community needs are addressed throughout the curriculum. In the fourth semester, students integrate all knowledge and skills in practice with women and their families at a clinical site of their choice, with faculty approval, in Washington, D.C., or at an out-of-state site. Throughout the specialty, students explore the professional role, leadership qualities, and responsibilities of a nurse-midwife. Students who complete the specialty are eligible to take the examination offered by the ACNM Certification Council, Inc., and may practice as providers of primary health care for women and newborns. The Nurse-Midwifery specialty is accredited by the Division of Accreditation of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Specialty-specific courses include:
- NURS-520 Nurse-Midwifery I
- NURS-522 Nurse-Midwifery II
- NURS-620 Nurse Midwifery III
- NURS-720 Nurse Midwifery IV
The School of Nursing & Health Studies offers the Direct Entry to Advanced Practice program, a combination of the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program and a graduate nursing specialty. This program is for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in another field who wish to enter nursing and ultimately have an advanced practice role in mind. It builds upon coursework from the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program (http://nhs.georgetown.edu/academics/BSN2nd/index.html) and provides a slightly more streamlined path to advanced practice. Students in this program will be eligible to sit for the nurse licensing examination (NCLEX) after 16 months of the program and will then progress to the Master's track of their choice: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Research Resources/Special Facilities:
Special facilities include the School of Nursing and Health Studies Computer Laboratory and the Biomedical Information Resources Center of the Dahlgren Memorial Library. Within the Washington Metropolitan Area, research resources include The National Institutes of Health, The Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and the National Library of Medicine. Continuing education and independent study are regular features of Washington lives, and Georgetown students have access to the libraries, classrooms and laboratories of nine other colleges and universities belonging to the Consortium of Universities of Metropolitan Washington.
AdmissionsApplication deadlines:
| M.S. in Nursing |
Fall |
2010 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner |
April 1, 2010 (preferred) |
June 1, 2010 (final) |
| Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner |
April 1, 2010 (preferred) |
June 1, 2010 (final) |
| Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist |
April 1, 2010 (preferred) |
June 1, 2010 (final) |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
April 1, 2010 (preferred) |
June 1, 2010 (final) |
| Acute Care NP/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist |
April 1, 2010 (preferred) |
June 1, 2010 (final) |
| Nursing Education |
April 1, 2010 (preferred) |
June 1, 2010 (final) |
| Nurse Anesthesia |
October 1, 2009 (final) |
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| Early Assurance Program |
Fall 2010 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner |
June 1, 2010 |
| Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist |
June 1, 2010 |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
June 1, 2010 |
| Acute Care NP/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist |
June 1, 2010 |
| Nursing Education |
June 1, 2010 |
| Direct Entry Program |
Fall 2010 |
Spring 2011 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner |
February 1, 2010 |
August 1, 2010 |
| Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist |
February 1, 2010 |
August 1, 2010 |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
February 1, 2010 |
August 1, 2010 |
| Nursing Education |
February 1, 2010 |
August 1, 2010 |
Admissions information summary
Although each applicant is considered on an individual basis, the application requirements for all programs except Direct Entry are noted below:
(1) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE-accredited school.
(2) Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
(3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The test must have been taken no longer than five years prior to application. Contact the School of Nursing and Health Studies for more information. * GRE Waiver Policy: The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
(4) Completion of the Graduate School Admissions Application (http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/apply_online.cfm)
(5) Completion of the Professional Statement of Purpose.
(6) Three letters of recommendation.
(7) Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate institution that the applicant attended. (If you received your degree from a non-United States institution, it must be evaluated by the World Education Services (http://www.wes.org), in which case these official transcripts plus an official WES evaluation must be included.)
(8) Satisfactory completion of an introductory three-credit course in statistical methods; applicants to Nurse Anesthesia must also have completed a chemistry course with a B- or better within the last 5 years.
(9) Registered nurse license.
(10) One-year clinical practice in professional nursing (specialty requirements vary). Nurse Anesthetist Specialty requires one year of clinical practice in a critical care setting (preferably Adult SICU).
(11) Pre-admission interview required for all specialties.
(12) Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume is required for all specialities.
(13) TOEFL score of 550 or higher (213 or higher on computer-based tests or 80 or higher on the iBT test) or IELTS score of 7.0 or higher. Please see below to determine whether you are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
(14) Application fee is required.
The Direct Entry to Advanced Practice program requires two separate applications, the Accelerated Second Degree BSN application and the Graduate School application. For information on the Second Degree BSN application, please see http://nhs.georgetown.edu/academics/BSN2nd/admininfo.html. Admissions requirements for the graduate component are as follows:
(1) Baccalaureate degree
(2) Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
GRE Waiver Policy: The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants with a cumulative GPA of a 3.3 or higher.
(3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) The test must have been taken no longer than five years prior to application
(4) Completion of Graduate School Admissions Application
(5) Completion of a personal statement
(6) Three letters of recommendation
(7) Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate institution attended
(8) Pre-admission interview
(9) TOEFL is required for all applicants for whom english is not the native language. For score requirements, please visit http://nhs.georgetown.edu/academics/BSN2nd/faqs.html.
(10) Application fee
(11) Curriculum vitae (CV) / resume required.
Prior to matriculation, students must provide evidence of health insurance coverage.
ADMISSION INFORMATION SUMMARY
Please read the complete admissions information found on the Graduate School website at: http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/admissions.cfm
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Application Materials required:
Application Form
Non-refundable Application Fee
Statement of Purpose
CV / Resume
Official Transcripts (all institutions)
Official Recommendations (3)
Supplemental Data Sheet (see below)
GRE/MAT Score
TOEFL/IELTS (please see below)
The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. All applicants must submit an Academic Statement of Purpose addressing in detail their intellectual interests and proposed topic(s) of graduate study.
All transcripts from non-US institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services, http://www.wes.org. Official transcripts must be submitted in addition to the official World Education Services evaluation.
Apply to this graduate program using our online application form, located at: http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/apply_online.cfm
Official hard copy transcripts (from ALL schools attended) should be mailed to the following address:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Attn: Credentials - (Nursing Program)
Box 571004
3700 O Street, N.W. (ICC-302)
Washington, DC 20057-1004
GRE - GRADUATE RECORD EXAM
Results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required for all applicants. There is no minimum required score on the GRE. Test scores must be received by the application deadline date. Applicants should allow six to eight weeks from the test date for the reporting of scores to the institution. Applications will not be considered without GRE scores. Information on registering to take the GRE can be found at: http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html
GRE Waiver Policy: The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: TOEFL / IELTS
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction (please note that applicants receiving degrees at universities in U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, are required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS unless the primary language of instruction at the institution is English). All other applicants must achieve at least a minimum score on either the TOEFL or IELTS test. Test scores must be received by the application deadline date. Applicants should allow six to eight weeks from the test date for the reporting of scores to the institution. Applications will not be considered without GRE or TOEFL/IELTS scores.
TOEFL: A minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based tests) or 80 (iBT test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL information: http://www.ets.org/toefl/
IELTS: A minimum score of 7.0 from the International English Language Testing System. IELTS Information: http://www.ielts.org
AdditionalPost-Master's Program for Advanced Practice
The Post-Master's Program for Advanced Practice in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty, Critical Care Clinical Nurse specialist (CCNS), Family Nurse Practitioner specialty, Nursing Education specialty, or Nurse-Midwifery specialty provides advanced education for nurses who will be leaders in the health care of the future. The program will provide an educational opportunity for nurses with master's degrees to further develop their direct advanced practice nursing skills as a nurse practitioner, critical care clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse-midwife. To obtain information about the Post-Master's Program, contact the Office of Admissions and Outreach at 202-687-2781.
FacultyA listing of current faculty can be found at:
Course DescriptionsCourse descriptions, as well as class schedules and other information about this program's course offerings can be found on the University Registrar's course site located at: http://explore.georgetown.edu/courses/index.cfm?Action=List&ProgramID=59
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