![Nursing students with IV bag.](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_feature/public/2026-05/Nursing-Students-with-IV-Bag.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=JWi0XSoA) ## Nursing Is More Than a Profession. It's a Calling. To understand the source and strength of a Conway School nursing education, look at our mission and philosophy to see how it guides what we do. - [ See Our Mission & Philosophy ](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy) ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ## Guided Toward Excellence Every Day Our nursing students care deeply and strive towards excellence here in their home at the Conway School of Nursing. ### Everything on Her College Checklist Mary Parker could pursue athletic and academic commitments, all while fulfilling other interests and her passion for helping others. ![Mary Parker looking out a window.](https://nursing.catholic.edu/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_video_multi_wallpaper_vertical/public/2026-05/Mary-Parker-Thumbnail-1.jpg?h=521e49cf&itok=xg1nkfM7) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/F88ZnO8cGik\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/F88ZnO8cGik" } ### The Right Environment for Learning Olivia Musick found the right combination of community and innovation here in the Conway School, readying her for nursing in the field of emergency medicine. ![Olivia Musick inside the Conway Building.](https://nursing.catholic.edu/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_video_multi_wallpaper_vertical/public/2026-05/Olivia-Musick-thumbnail-2.jpg?h=6c07481f&itok=oNhRaZo-) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/eqXNSPJXY9k\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/eqXNSPJXY9k" } ### Generations of Success at the Conway School Following in the footsteps of family, Noah Gomes has always known the Conway School is one of the best nursing schools to prepare for the future. ![Noah Gomes looking straight ahead and ready for nursing.](https://nursing.catholic.edu/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_video_multi_wallpaper_vertical/public/2026-05/Noah-Gomes-Thumbnail-1.jpg?h=521e49cf&itok=fS0PNrOA) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/nuxvPTWshCA\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/nuxvPTWshCA" } ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ## The Gold Standard in Nursing Education Facilities The Conway School of Nursing offers the gold standard in nursing and healthcare education facilities. Our facility features high-tech simulation labs and ER rooms, specialized classrooms, virtual reality technology, and more. - [ The Conway Building ](/explore-our-school/conway-building) - [ Simulation Facilities & Labs ](/explore-our-school/simulation-facilities-labs) ![exterior of the conway school of nursing building](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/Conway-Building-Exterior-Evening.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=A3oQSIQC) ![professor lecturing nursing students](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/nursing%20classroom.jpg?h=91f9ab4e&itok=2MsX7vZo) ![students operating a machine in a simulation area of the conway school of nursing](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/bedside%202.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=SzmM_MST) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ImageGallery", "name": "Image Gallery", "mainEntity": { "@type": "ItemList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/nursing.catholic.edu\/sites\/nursing.catholic.edu\/files\/2026-05\/Conway-Building-Exterior-Evening.jpg", "caption": "", "description": "exterior of the conway school of nursing building", "position": 1 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/nursing.catholic.edu\/sites\/nursing.catholic.edu\/files\/2026-05\/nursing%20classroom.jpg", "caption": "", "description": "professor lecturing nursing students", "position": 2 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/nursing.catholic.edu\/sites\/nursing.catholic.edu\/files\/2026-05\/bedside%202.jpg", "caption": "", "description": "students operating a machine in a simulation area of the conway school of nursing", "position": 3 } ] } } ![A cityscape view of Arlington, VA in the DC area.](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/cta_bold/public/2026-05/G-DC-VA-City-Area.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=cANZU62u) ## Clinical Experience to Prepare Your Path Ahead We partner with 20+ first-class healthcare facilities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to provide our students with real clinical experience. - [ Clinicals & Career ](/explore-our-school/clinicals-career) ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ## A Look at Our Success Stats We take pride in the success rates of our students and are known for our outcomes on job placement and the NCLEX nursing examination. - [ Learn More about Student Success ](/explore-our-school/student-success) ### 100 % Job placement within 6 months of graduation. ### 2/3 Two-thirds of our graduates are hired by Catholic University’s clinical partners in the D.C. metro area. ### 96 % Catholic University’s first-time pass rate on the NCLEX nursing examination — vs. the 83% national pass rate. ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ![Students talking outside Conway Building.](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/cta_large/public/2026-05/Students-Talking-Outside-Conway.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=TExe-V0f) ## A Community of Support Advising and support play an important role in the success of Conway School nursing students. See the many ways our faculty offer an invaluable perspective and build relationships with students during their time here. - [ Advising & Support ](/explore-our-school/advising-support)