The George Washington University
The George Washington University was established in 1821, largely due to George Washington's interest in having a national university in the District of Columbia. The University is a private, independent institution whose mission is to dedicate itself to "furthering human well-being." The University values "a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity and openness to the exploration of new ideas."
The aim of the George Washington University School of Nursing is to develop nursing leaders who will actively engage in promoting health and well-being at local, national and global levels. The school encourages nursing students and faculty to achieve a high level of excellence through rigorous scholarship and by promoting quality in all their endeavors. Pursuit of knowledge is a key thread that crosses the entire curriculum and will enable the student to critically evaluate and integrate theory, research and current practice trends and will encourage life-long learning. Learning is enhanced through collaborative interaction with other health care disciplines, broadening the student's appreciation for diverse points of view. In continuing the GW tradition of embracing innovation, students will examine future oriented concepts and incorporate information technology. The program will cultivate ethical and empathetic professionals who are compassionate, respectful of diversity and view individuals from a holistic perspective. The primary mode of educational delivery is through web-based distance education as well as selected on-campus experiences. The combination of distance education and on campus activities will enable the working professional nurse to achieve the goal of advanced education in nursing.
Accreditation
The George Washington University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The George Washington University School of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).