For more information contact:
Email: nursing@gwumc.edu
Phone: (202) 994-7901

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Entrance Requirements

The FNP Certificate Program accepts students for the fall semester each year. The application deadline is May 30. The committee reviews completed applications in two groups: an early-bird group for applications completed by March 30 and a regular admissions group for applications completed by the May 30 deadline. The committee's decisions are generally sent out by April 30 and June 30, respectively.

To apply for the program, please review and complete the requirements for the entry option that fits your current credentials.

Please note that the GRE is not required for this program.

Entry Option 1: General Track

1. A Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program of nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. An active RN license
4. Resume or curriculum vitae
5. A one-page personal statement of academic and professional goals.
6. Current CPR certificate
7. Immunization records, including PPD, Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella (titer required), and TD or TDap
8. Proof of health insurance

Entry Option 2: Advanced-Standing Track

1. A Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program of nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Current NP or Certified Midwife license
3. Successful completion of graduate-level courses in pathophysiology, pharmacology, advanced health assessment, and primary care.
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. An active RN license
6. Resume or curriculum vitae
7. A one-page personal statement of academic and professional goals.
8. Current CPR certificate
9. Immunization records, including PPD, Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella (titer required), and TD or TDap
10. Proof of health insurance

Please note that admitted students will be required to submit proof of health insurance; submit documentation of HIPPA training and OSHA compliance; and receive a background check prior to beginning their clinicals.

Applicants must have a minimum of a GPA of 3.0 in all graduate course work. The admission committee reserves the right to interview all applicants who have less than a 3.0 GPA for either undergraduate or graduate studies.

To apply for the program, please submit a completed application, the $60 application fee, official transcripts from each institution of higher learning in a sealed envelope, two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose stating why you wish to pursue the degree, and your required licenses and health records. Upon receipt these materials, your application will be reviewed for consideration.

The 2007-2008 tuition rate for distance education courses is $534 per credit hour. There is also a $35 registration fee per semester.

The Admissions Process

We require that you use the Apply Online service to submit your application. Simply click Apply Online and follow the instructions provided.

Be aware of deadlines and program admission requirements.

• A non-refundable application fee of $60.
  Please make a check or money order payable to The George Washington University and include your social security number on the front. Cash will not be accepted. This fee is waived for applicants who are GW graduates or who are currently registered as degree candidates at GW.
• A completed and signed application form.
  Be sure to indicate the degree, major, and track (where applicable) for which you are applying. 
• A typed statement of purpose.
  In an essay of 250 to 500 words, describe your reasons for undertaking study in the Health Sciences at The George Washington University. You should state your academic objectives, career plans, and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, as well as any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form.
• Official or certified copies of transcripts.
  One official or certified transcript is required from each college or university attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Each transcript must be sent to you in a sealed envelope and forwarded unopened with your application packet. Unofficial transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable. If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English translation must be provided. Translations alone will not be accepted.
• Recommendations.
  Two recommendations must be returned with your application packet in sealed envelopes, with the signature of the person completing the recommendation written across the seal. Recommendation forms are provided with the application. You must allow enough time for your recommendations to be returned to you so they may be submitted with your application packet before the deadline. Generic recommendations provided by career or placement offices will be accepted only if they provide all essential information requested on the GW recommendation form.
• GRE is required for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Immunohematology Programs

If you are accepted, an offer of admission will be sent to you. The offer of admission is valid for the semester stated in the admissions letter. Upon notification of acceptance, you must return your declaration of intent with a check or money order covering the tuition deposit and the orientation fee. This will be required of all students, including those readmitted. The deposit will be applied to your tuition and is not refundable.