Founded in 1903, the School of Nursing & Health Studies is a dynamic academic organization dedicated to its mission, “Advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities.” Academic departments include Advanced Nursing Practice, Health Systems Administration, Human Science, International Health, and Professional Nursing Practice.  The school also houses the Center for Health Equity – Research, Implementation, and Teaching.

Recent News

  • Dr. Marianne Ditomassi and Dr. Ladan Eshkevari
    American Academy of Nursing to Induct GU Alumna, Professor
    August 11, 2017
    Marianne O’Connell Ditomassi (NHS’79), DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, executive director of nursing and patient care services operations and Magnet recognition at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, LAc, director of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, will be inducted as fellows in the prestigious American Academy of Nursing.
  • Dr. David Shulkin, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    VA Secretary Delivers Remarks at Innovation Event
    August 8, 2017
    David Shulkin, MD, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke on Georgetown’s campus for a departmental event on innovation. The School of Nursing & Health Studies collaborated with the VA to co-host the meeting.
  • Cover of the 2016-2017 NHS Annual Report
    Annual Report: 2016-2017
    July 18, 2017
    The 2016-2017 Annual Report of the School of Nursing & Health Studies details the significant accomplishments of the learning community.
  • Dr. Rebecca Katz speaks at a discussion on the World Health Organization on Capitol Hill.
    GU Global Health Expert Discusses Importance of WHO on Capitol Hill
    June 27, 2017
    Rebecca Katz, PhD, MPH, associate professor of international health at NHS and co-director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at GUMC, discussed the World Health Organization at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • Former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy
    Former EPA Leader Speaks to Nurses at Climate Change Event
    June 13, 2017
    Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy delivered an opening address, via live-streaming video, at an event the school’s Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment co-hosted on climate change, health, and nursing. Pictured here, McCarthy speaks at a 2014 event on campus.
  • James Shelton delivered the Commencement address.
    Class of 2017 Celebrates Achievements During Commencement Weekend
    May 20, 2017
    The School of Nursing & Health Studies’ Class of 2017 included graduates from its bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as the first-ever graduates of its doctoral program. James H. Shelton III (H'17), MBA, MA, president of Chan Zuckerberg Education, received the honorary degree and delivered the Commencement address.
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