University of the District of Columbia Nursing School Review

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) was established in 1851 and became part of the public school system in 1879. The school was officially formed in 1955 as a teachers college, and was the merger of two existing schools; Miner Normal School and Washington Normal School. Today, the University of the District of Columbia offers 75 undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Public Administration, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (RN to BSN)

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at the University of the District of Columbia is fully accredited and is available for students who wish to study on a part-time and full-time basis, as many individuals continue employment as nurses while enrolled in education. The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for individuals who are already Registered Nurses and hold licensure to practice nursing in Washington, DC and the metropolitan area. The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is approved by the DC Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia is focused on adult learners who are already professionals.

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree (AASN)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (AASN) and the accelerated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree (AASN) are also offered at the University of District of Columbia. Students are required to complete clinical practice, laboratory work and in-class lectures in the program and the program prepares students to complete nursing practice to individuals from newborns to the elderly, in critical care, acute care, rehabilitation and home care settings. The University of District of Columbia also offers a Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA), for individuals just beginning their studies in the profession of nursing and a Home Health Aide Program, which is also for individuals who are new to the profession of nursing. All of these programs are offered at the University’s Community College Backus campus, which is located at 5171 South Dakota Street NE, WDC.

Admission Criteria

In order to be admitted into the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia, individuals must hold Registered Nurse licensure prior to applying to the program, and must show this licensure when asked. Individuals must already be practicing as a Registered Nurse in the state of DC, and be interested in pursuing baccalaureate education. Individuals applying to the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia must submit a criminal background check when applying to the program, and must also submit an up-to-date immunization record as well as a clear drug screen. Individuals must have completed all prerequisites before applying to the program.

Contact:
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20008

Phone: (202) 274-5000