Prepare for board certification – Georgetown graduates consistently achieve high certification rates.
U.S. News & World Report (2024)
Scholarships Available
Of up to $35,000
No GRE
GRE scores not required
750
Minimum clinical hours
CCNE-Accredited
By the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The FNP program prepares graduates to sit for the family nurse practitioner certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Georgetown University School of Nursing graduates achieved a 100% pass rate on the board certification exams in 2023.
Earning a Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University means registered nurses can become nurse practitioners from anywhere in the country. The role of an FNP varies depending on state licensure and practice legislation.
Community Health Centers
Private Practice
Health Care Systems and Universities
Promote health and prevent diseases while helping families and individuals in primary care settings.
Provide comprehensive primary care
Diagnose common acute and chronic conditions
Treat patients with chronic illnesses
Promote general wellness
Health care providers and clinical placement settings across 49 states
GRE scores not required
Required objective clinical intensives
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