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
Nursing (D.N.P.)
Marymount offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P), as well as the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with two concentrations:
Two post-master’s certificates in these areas are available also.
Marymount’s M.S.N. program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036.
Admission Requirements for the M.S.N.: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements, applicants must
Admission Requirements for the D.N.P.: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements, applicants must
D.N.P. Program Enrollment: This is a part-time program with students admitted in the fall semester only.
D.N.P. Transfer Credit Policy: Up to 12 credit hours of equivalent M.S.N. coursework will be reviewed for acceptance as transfer credit.
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 advanced practice licensure in a specific state should be directed to that state’s Board of Nursing. Applicants for advanced practice 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 minimum grade of B. 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 Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee.
Degree Requirements
42 credits
The post-master’s certificate program prepares graduates to sit for nationally recognized certification examinations offered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee.
Certificate Requirements
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.
Degree Requirements
40 credits
Certificate Requirements
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 credits that comprise the Liberal Arts Core and University requirements. (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+ :
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.
Marymount’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to negotiate the health care system as an advanced practice nurse.
Acquired skills include those needed to diagnose and treat client health problems, develop evidence-based practice protocols, develop and utilize databases, and apply epidemiological methods. Students will endeavor to develop new models of care delivery and to become expert in a specific area of nursing. Further, students will expand their knowledge of health care policy and economics so as to better negotiate and influence the health care delivery system and to advocate for improved care for individuals and aggregates.
Students who hold a B.S.N. or non-clinical M.S.N. as their highest credential will complete 42 credits of M.S.N. coursework, in addition to the 30-32 credits for the D.N.P. program. Students entering with an M.S.N. and an APN credential as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) will earn the D.N.P. after successful completion of the 30-32 credits needed for the degree.
Doctoral Project: This is a clinical doctorate; therefore, no dissertation is required. Rather, the program will assist the student in developing expertise on a clinical problem in which he or she has identified an interest. To complete NU 800 Doctoral Project, students will be expected to prepare a manuscript for publication in a refereed journal or present a project at an appropriate regional or national conference.
Degree Requirements
For those entering with a B.S.N. or non-clinical M.S.N.
72 - 74 credits
*Students must complete a total of 1,000 supervised clinical hours to fulfill program requirements. Residency hours are established in this course.
**If more than one semester is required for completion of NU 800, students may register multiple times for a maximum of 3 credits.
Degree Requirements
For those entering with a clinical M.S.N.
30 -32 credits
*Students must complete a total of 1,000 supervised clinical hours to fulfill program requirements. Residency hours are established in this course.
**If more than one semester is required for completion of NU 800, students may register multiple times for a maximum of 3 credits.