L.P.N. to R.N. Program (A.A.S.)
Nursing (A.A.S.)
Nursing-Accelerated Program (B.S.N.)
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nursing-R.N. to B.S.N. Program
Critical Care Nursing (M.S.N.)
Critical Care Nursing (Certificate)
Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Certificate)
Nursing Education (M.S.N.)
Nursing Education (Certificate)
R.N. to M.S.N. Program
Marymount offers Nursing programs at the associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels.
Marymount's Nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The NLNAC is located at 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006 (212) 363-5555, ext. 153. The baccalaureate and master's programs are also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036.
Legal Limitations of Licensure: The practice of nursing is regulated by state laws. Questions concerning licensure in a specific state should be directed to that state's Board of Nursing. Applicants for nursing licensure in Virginia are required to notify the State Board of Nursing if they have:
Marymount offers several approaches to an undergraduate Nursing degree:
Admission Requirements: See individual programs.
Clinical Requirements: A copy of each student's medical examination record is required upon admission.
Students must provide written verification of testing for tuberculosis or screening if PPD is positive (required annually). Written verification of the following immunizations is also required: Hepatitis B, MMR, Chicken Pox, Tetanus/Diphtheria, and Influenza prior to registering for classes.
Written verification of accident and health insurance coverage must be submitted to the clinical agency coordinator. Written verification of CPR certification (adult, child, and infant) is required prior to registration for the first clinical Nursing course. Current CPR certification must be provided to the clinical agency coordinator each semester.
A criminal background check, which is a federal requirement for all persons working with vulnerable populations.
Some clinical agencies have additional requirements.
Students will not be permitted to register for classes until all requirements are met.
Transportation: Students provide their own transportation to and from clinical experiences. The University's free shuttle service connects the Main Campus, the Ballston Center, and the Ballston-MU Metro station.
Minimum Grade and Academic Progression Requirements: Undergraduate Nursing students must achieve satisfactory performance each semester and satisfactory progress toward graduation. Failure to meet the following requirements will result in review by the Committee on Admissions and Academic Standards and may result in academic dismissal.
For the A.A.S. student, satisfactory performance each semester is defined as achieving a grade point average of 2.0 and a grade of C+ or better in all 100- and 200-level Nursing subjects. Students must receive a grade of C or better (not including C-) in anatomy and physiology and microbiology courses. Failure in any Nursing course that requires clinical experience necessitates repetition of both the lecture and clinical portion of the course. All A.A.S. Nursing courses must be taken in sequence. A.A.S. students who fail a clinical course are not guaranteed a space in that course the following semester.
Students should maintain continuous enrollment in Nursing courses. If enrollment is interrupted, skill competency testing may be required prior to enrollment in the subsequent Nursing course.
Baccalaureate Nursing students must receive a grade point average of 2.0 or better, a minimum grade of C+ in all Nursing courses, and a minimum grade of C in sciences.
Satisfactory progress toward graduation is defined as successful regular matriculation unless sufficient requirements have been fulfilled by acceptance of transfer credit. No Nursing course may be repeated more than once. Failure of 9 credits in Nursing courses in the A.A.S. or B.S.N. level results in automatic dismissal from the respective Nursing program.
Passing scores on Nursing comprehensive examinations are required for graduation from the A.A.S. and B.S.N. programs.
The L.P.N. to R.N. program gives licensed practical nurses the opportunity to earn an A.A.S. degree, while receiving credit for prior knowledge and skills. Licensed practical nurses who are admitted to the A.A.S. program may challenge NU 111 Medical/Surgical Nursing and NU 113 Health Assessment and Nursing Clinical Skills I. Students then complete other requirements to earn the A.A.S. degree. Contact the School of Health Professions for information and fees. L.P.N.s may receive up to 12 credits by successfully completing validation examinations in anatomy and physiology (8 credits) and microbiology (4 credits). Registration for all validation examinations is in the Learning Resource Center, which also administers these exams. Study guides can be purchased in the Learning Resource Center as well.
Admission Requirements: To be eligible to be reviewed for admission to the A.A.S. Nursing program, L.P.N.s must achieve a competitive score on the ATI preadmission examination.
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This is a four- to five-semester program that offers an entry-level degree in Nursing. Students are admitted to this program in the fall and spring semesters.
Admission Requirements: Admission to this program is competitive. To be eligible to be reviewed for admission to the A.A.S Nursing program, students must achieve a competitive score on the ATI Preadmission Examination.
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The accelerated B.S.N. may be completed in four semesters by students who have earned a non-Nursing bachelor's degree.
Admission Requirements: Students are admitted to this program in the fall and the spring. Admission to this program is competitive. To be eligible to be reviewed for admission, students must have an earned non-Nursing bachelor's degree and must achieve a competitive score on the ATI Preadmission Examination or be exempted from the exam. Exemption is automatically granted for students having a bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.8 or greater.
Program prerequisites: These courses or their equivalents must be completed prior to starting the accelerated program: SOC 131 Principles of Sociology, PSY 101 General Psychology, BIO 161-162 Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits), BIO 260 Microbiology (4 credits), Chemistry, and Statistics.
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students to practice as professional nurses. The program is ideal for entering freshmen and students with a small number of general education transfer credits in non-Nursing fields. A minimum GPA of 2.5 or permission of the chair is required prior to registering for the first Nursing course.
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This program is designed for the entering student who is already a registered nurse with diploma or associate degree credentials. Students who graduated from a diploma program or a program that is not NLN accredited, but have R.N. licensure in the U.S., are eligible to receive 30 transfer credits in Nursing that will be placed in an escrow account. These credits will be granted upon successful completion of all 300-level Nursing courses.
Students who do not have an associate degree may also establish Liberal Arts Core credits by passing validation examinations. Students who wish to take Liberal Arts Core validation examinations may register for them in the Learning Resource Center, which also administers these exams. Study guides can be purchased in the Learning Resource Center as well.
Students who have less than 1,200 hours of work experience as an R.N. must take NU 490 Nursing Internship.
Admission Requirements: Applicants to this program do not need to take the ATI Preadmission Examination. In addition to Universitywide undergraduate admission requirements (see page 14), students must:
NOTE: Marymount University students who enter this program immediately following completion of the A.A.S. degree do not need to fill out an additional application. They need only complete an application to seek admission to the A.A.S. program. These students should, however, complete a Change of Academic Program form.
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Admission Requirements for Degree Programs: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements (see page 18), applicants must:
Admission Requirements for Certificate Programs: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements for certificate programs (see page 18), applicants must:
Residency Requirements for Certificate Students: Certificate-seeking students must complete two-thirds of the required credits at Marymount University.
Clinical Requirements: All graduate students must submit evidence of a recent health examination and required immunizations upon entering the University.
Students must provide evidence of the following before entering each practicum course:
Students enrolled in clinical courses are not guaranteed their choice of placement site.
Transportation: Students provide their own transportation to and from clinical experiences. The University's free shuttle service connects the Main Campus, the Ballston Center, and the Ballston-MU Metro station.
Graduation Requirements: All graduate Nursing students must take and pass a comprehensive examination in the semester of graduation.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Successful completion of a graduate Nursing course requires a grade of B or better.
This program prepares experienced critical care nurses for the advanced practice role of the Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The content of the courses parallels the core curriculum recommended by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The AACN's Synergy Model serves as the theoretical framework for the enactment of the Critical Care CNS role. Emphasis is given to the integration of knowledge in areas including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic evaluation/intervention. Clinical practicums provide opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge, and to demonstrate competency as a Critical Care CNS. Students must be certified as critical care generalists before beginning the practicum. Clinical hours accrued during the program can be counted toward those needed to qualify for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses' Critical Care Nurse Specialist examination.
Degree Requirements
36 credits
Certificate Requirements
21 credits
This program prepares nurse practitioners to provide primary care to the family. An in-depth study is made of health, as well as common acute and chronic illnesses throughout the life cycle. Laboratory and clinical experiences are provided to develop competence in the diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses. The program prepares graduates to sit for nationally recognized certification examinations offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee.
Degree Requirements
40 credits
Certificate Requirements
25 credits
This program prepares nurses for successful careers as nurse educators in a variety of academic and service settings. The curriculum emphasizes acquisition and enhancement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success as a nurse educator. Foundational content in areas such as the organization and administration of educational programs, adult-focused teaching and learning theories, educational research and evaluation, and curriculum development is complemented by practice-based topics including teaching strategies, syllabus development, and test construction. Educational practicums include experiences in both classroom and clinical settings, and provide opportunities to apply acquired theoretical and practice-based knowledge to teaching.
Degree Requirements
40 credits
Certificate Requirements
22 credits
This program provides an opportunity for nurses with associate degrees in Nursing to earn a master's degree in Nursing. Students who have not earned a bachelor's degree must complete the equivalent of the 48 credits that comprise the University's Liberal Arts Core. Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed before beginning the R.N. to M.S.N. program. All students must complete 12 credits in transitional Nursing courses (NU 400 Community Health, NU 410 Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice, and NU 411 Social and Political Issues in Nursing).
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have one to two years of recent nursing experience, and must interview with the chair of the M.S.N. program.