Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Nursing in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
60,500
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
For students who aspire to utilize their skills as healers, our nursing program prepares future nurses to make a positive impact on people's lives by caring for the mind, body, and spirit. Future nurses will learn to provide care that is respectful of the dignity of the human person and promotes human flourishing in health and illness. Nursing students will complete courses and clinical experiences to ensure they become competent, practice-ready professional nurses.
96.4% NCLEX Pass Rate.
20+ Partner hospitals, clinics, and health systems.
#28 Ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
The Conway School of Nursing offers one baccalaureate program, comprising two pathways: a traditional 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a 12-month (second-degree) accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Through a combination of coursework and clinical experiences, faculty guide students in integrating theory with practice to deliver holistic, person-centered nursing care. Students consistently achieve an average first-time pass rate of 95% on the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses).
Our nursing students have opportunities they may not have at any other school — whether that means earning a minor, a Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare, or studying abroad.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
At the Conway School of Nursing, students in the freshman year acquire foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes for professional nursing practice. Each year builds on the previous year to develop graduates who are prepared to provide care that is respectful of the dignity of the human person and promotes human flourishing in health and illness.
Beginning with a strong foundation in the sciences and liberal arts, the program gradually integrates nursing theory, clinical skills, and evidence-based practice. Over the course of four years, students progress from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical applications, developing competence in areas such as health assessment, pharmacology, community and population health, mental health, pediatrics, women’s health, leadership, and professional practice.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 80
or Duolingo 120
or PTE Academic 58
Qualification Requirements
- Students are admitted directly into to the Conway School of Nursing (CSON).
- Freshman and sophomore students pursue a general liberal education, take foundational science and math courses, and learn about the profession of nursing through selected courses. The liberal arts courses that meet general education requirements and include The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) promulgated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- Freshman and Sophomore students are assigned an advisor.
- Freshman and Sophomore students are invited to participate in a variety of programs, including the Spanish for Healthcare Certificate Program and the Student Nurses Association.
- Students are continually reviewed their first two years in the CSON. If they do not meet the Cumulative and Science GPA requirements or if they have not completed the freshman program plan (outlined below), their entire record will be evaluated to determine if they can continue.
- At the completion of 60 credit hours, CSON students who meet ALL of the following criteria will progress to the upper-level courses:
- Catholic University Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Overall Catholic University Science GPA (BIO 232, BIO 233, BIO 223, CHEM 109, CHEM 119) of at least 2.75. All of these courses must be attempted once at Catholic University. A student may repeat no more than one science course. An attempt is defined as enrollment in a class with the following indication on a transcript a) course grade, b) incomplete = I, c) Withdraw = W.
- Successful completion of progression exam (HESI A2 Admissions exam) during the fall semester of the sophomore year, with a minimum composite score of 75% and 75% or higher on the science, English and math composite scores.
In addition to the university requirements, high school courses in biology and chemistry are required. Admission to the school is competitive. Undergraduate admissions to the Conway School of Nursing are coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Tuition
USD
60,500
International students are eligible for Catholic University merit scholarships. Catholic University awards up to $33,000 per year per student.
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