Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-master’s Certificate)
Nursing Education (M.S.N.)
Nursing Education (Post-master’s Certificate)
R.N.-to-M.S.N. Program
Marymount offers the Master of Science in Nursing program with two concentrations:
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. These programs are also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036.
Admission Requirements for Degree Programs: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements, applicants must:
Admission Requirements for Certificate Programs: In addition to Universitywide admission requirements for graduate and post-master’s certificate programs, 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 Nursing 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.
Clinical-Experience 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.
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:
Minimum Grade Requirements: Successful completion of a graduate Nursing course requires a grade of B or better. A student may repeat one course in which a grade of B– or lower is earned. A grade of B– in a second course may result in dismissal from the program.
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. This degree program prepares graduates to sit for nationally recognized certification examinations offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee.
42 credits
The post-master’s certificate program prepares graduates to sit for nationally recognized certification examinations offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee.
30 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 may include experiences in classroom, online, and clinical settings, and provide opportunities to apply acquired theoretical and practice-based knowledge to teaching.
40 credits
25 credits
This program provides an opportunity for nurses with an associate degree 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. (See the University’s Undergraduate Catalog for more information about the Liberal Arts Core.) Students who hold a bachelor’s degree are exempt from this requirement.
Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed before beginning the R.N. to M.S.N. program.
All students must complete eight (8) credits in transitional Nursing courses with a minimum grade of C+:
NU 400 Health Promotion and Risk Reduction in Communities
NU 412 Introduction to Leadership, Management, and Advocacy
Admission Requirements: Applicants need the following:
Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree, but meet the other admission requirements, may apply to this program through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Please consult this office and the Undergraduate Catalog for further information.