Georgetown University Online Nurse Practitioner Programs – Nursing@Georgetown

What to Expect from the Nursing@Georgetown Online NP Programs

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Georgetown University NP programs must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. All applicants must hold a current, unencumbered RN license. Application materials include a professional resume or CV, official transcripts in sealed envelopes, a one- to two-page personal statement, three letters of recommendation, a live recorded interview recorded in the Georgetown online classroom, and acceptable TOEFL or IELTS scores if the primary language of the applicant is not English.

No GRE is required. Note that AG-ACNP applicants must have at least one year of full-time work experience in critical care such as an intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department, progressive care unit, or telemetry unit.

• Program Specific Admission Requirements
• MSN Program: Hold a BSN or CNL degree from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited institution; have successfully completed a 3-credit statistics course with a grade of C or better
• BSN to DNP: Hold a BSN or CNL degree from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited institution; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in science; have successfully completed a 3-credit statistics course within the last 5 years with a grade of B or better; have at least one year of clinical work experience (three years is recommended)
• Post-Graduate Certificates: Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; hold an MSN degree from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program or a doctoral degree (DNAP, DNP, or PhD); have successfully completed a 3-credit statistics course with a grade of C or better;

State Restrictions: Georgetown University accepts students from most states, however, applicants outside of Washington D.C. should check with their admissions counselor to confirm eligibility. In addition, prospective students should contact the licensing board of their specific state of residence to determine if the program meets state requirements for NP licensure.

The BSN to DNP program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, North Dakota, New York, Puerto Rico, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.

The MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate – AG-ACNP specialization does not accept students from New York or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The MSN – FNP and NM/WHNP and Post-Master’s Certificate – FNP and NM specializations do not accept students from New York.

The MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate – WHNP specialization does not accept students from New York or Washington.

Study Plan: Georgetown University offers flexible study plans for each program and terms run in 15-week intervals. The MSN – AG-ACNP program is offered part-time only and can be completed in 23 months and includes 600 to 700 clinical hours. The MSN – FNP program can be completed in 27 months on a part-time basis and includes 650 clinical hours; the program takes 19 months to complete on a full-time basis. The MSN – NM/WHNP program is offered part-time only and can be completed in 27 months. It includes 1,000 or more clinical hours. The MSN – WHNP program is also offered part-time only. It can be completed in 23 months and includes 784 clinical hours. Cohorts begin in January and May.

The BSN to DNP program is offered on a part-time or full-time basis. The degree can be completed in 8 terms plus immersions, or part-time in 11 terms plus immersions. Cohorts begin in September. The AG-ACNP, FNP, and WHNP specialties include 1,000 clinical hours. The Dual NM/WHNP specialty includes 1,300 clinical hours.

The Post-Master’s Certificates take 1 to 1.5 years to complete depending on the gap analysis to see which courses students must take. Programs are offered part-time and begin in January and May.

MSN and BSN to DNP Core Curriculum: All specialties take the following core courses: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology; Advanced Health Assessment; Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology; Biostatistics and Epidemiology; and Evidence-Based Practice I (EBPI); Health Care Ethics; Professional Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse; Care of the Family in Crisis (FNP, NM/WHNP, and WHNP specialties only).

The MSN includes three additional courses including Health Policy and others. The DNP path includes seven additional courses which may include Scholarly Writing; Evidence-Based Practice II (EBPII); Health Care Outcomes, Quality, and Safety; Health Policy and Advocacy; Principles of Economics and Health Care Finance.

In addition, DNP students develop a DNP Project through three seminar courses and a DNP on-campus intensive. See clinical practicum hours as listed in the Study Plan section above.

AG-ACNP Curriculum: Courses may include Anatomy for Health Care Professionals; Diagnostic Reasoning; and Adult-Gerontology ACNP I-III (Clinicals).

FNP Curriculum: Courses may include Primary Health Care of Family I-IV (Clinicals).

Dual NM/WHNP Curriculum: Courses may include Introduction to Reproductive Health Care of Women I-II; Ambulatory Care of Women I-II (Clinical); Primary Care of Women; Primary Ambulatory Care of Women (Clinical); Seminars in Advanced Women’s Health Care; Labor, Birth, and Newborn Care; Full Scope Midwifery Care I-II (Clinical); and Integrated Health Care of Women.

WHNP Curriculum: Courses may include Introduction to Reproductive Health Care of Women I-II; Ambulatory Care of Women I-III (Clinicals); Primary Care of Women; Primary Ambulatory Care of Women (Clinical); Seminars in Advanced Women’s Health Care; Integrated Health Care of Women

Post-Graduate Certificate Curriculum: The Post-Master’s AG-ACNP Certificate requires a minimum of 15 credits and 660 to 700 clinical hours. The FNP Certificate program requires a minimum of 19 credits and 650 clinical hours. The NM Certificate comprises 27 credits plus at least 1,000 clinical hours, and the WHNP Certificate comprises 22 credits plus 784 clinical hours. Courses vary depending on the conducted gap analysis.

Online Experience: Nursing@Georgetown utilizes video conferencing technology to offer courses in a live, engaging online experience. This creates a collaborative, close-knit environment for the student cohorts. All live classes are recorded so students can view them at their convenience. Student-to-faculty ratios are kept small, typically 12:1, to foster strong relationships between all participants. Prospective students can visit an online class to get a feel for what the experience is like. Students can also view an online example of a live class session from the Health Care Ethics course.

Each week students are required to complete coursework in preparation for the upcoming live online session. Assignments are interactive and asynchronous. Content is engaging and may include high-quality videos, assessments, and interactive readings.

Online students have a complementary global access WeWork membership allowing them to utilize hundreds of workspaces throughout the world that include on-site support staff and certain amenities such as a kitchen and lounge area, printing and copying services, mail handling, and Wi-Fi access. This provides a dedicated space for online students to study and participate in live sessions, while also allowing collaboration with other nursing students in their local area.

Finally, Nursing@Georgetown students have access to 24/7 technical support, admissions and career counseling, academic advising, faculty office hours, technology training, and networking support.

On-Site Requirements: Nursing@Georgetown students come to the Washington D.C. campus 2 to 3 times depending on their specialization for on-campus intensives (OCIs). During these visits, students learn clinical skills and practice with peers while they are observed and coached by faculty. Students also complete in-person physical assessments with faculty. OCIs may last two to five days and include opportunities to learn and refine skills and build confidence for local practicum experiences. Nursing@Georgetown students work with standardized patients (SPs) who are healthy, specially trained individuals serving the purpose of simulating actual medical health conditions.

Regardless of the specialization chosen, all Nursing@Georgetown students complete OCI I: Advanced Health Assessment (AHA). This includes lab workshops, small peer groups, faculty-led workshops, and exam preparation. Students conduct a head-to-toe physical examination with their peers, as well as completing the final physical examination testing and genitourinary teaching associates sessions (GUTA).

• Other On-Campus Intensives by Program:
• FNPs also complete FNP OCI II for a total of 2 visits.
• AGACNPs also complete AG-ACNP OCI I: AHA + Extension (this involves one additional day for the OCI I intensive); AG-ACNP OCI II; and AG-ACNP OCI III for a total of 3 visits.
• WHNPs complete WHNP OCI I: AHA + Extension (this adds 2.5 days to the OCI I intensive); WHNP OCI II for a total of 2 visits.
• NM/WHNPs complete NM/WHNP Dual OCI I: AHA + Extension (this adds 2.5 days to the OCI I intensive); NM/WHNP Dual OCI II: Intrapartum; NM/WHNP Dual OCI III for a total of 3 visits.