Nursing-Accelerated Program (B.S.N.)
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nursing-R.N. to B.S.N. Program
Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Certificate)
Nursing Administration (M.S.N.)
Nursing Administration (Post-Master’s Certificate)
Nursing Education (M.S.N.)
Nursing Education (Certificate)
R.N. to M.S.N. Program
Marymount offers Nursing programs at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. See information about graduate programs here.
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.
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.
Additionally, undergraduate Nursing students must provide to the clinical agency coordinator the following prior to registering for classes:
Students will not be permitted to register for classes until all requirements are met.
Students who fail to attend all clinical days are in jeopardy of failing the clinical course. Two excused absences from clinicals may result in a grade of “Incomplete” in the course and interrupted progression in the Nursing program.
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.
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 Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee and may result in academic dismissal. To maintain satisfactory progress toward degree completion, students must also attend all clinical days as described in the aforementioned “Clinical Requirements.”
Undergraduate 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 results in automatic dismissal from the Nursing program.
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.
Passing scores on Nursing comprehensive examinations are required for graduation from the B.S.N. program.
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. The determination to waive the exam will be made by the Nursing Admissions Committee upon receipt of all official transcripts.
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 general education transfer credits in non-Nursing fields. A minimum GPA of 2.5; a minimum grade of C in CHM 125, BIO 161, and BIO 162; or permission of the chair are required prior to registering for courses numbered NU 331 or higher.
Transfer students may be able to complete the program in fewer than eight semesters.
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This online or on-campus 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: Students are admitted in the fall semester only. Applicants to this program do not need to take the ATI Preadmission Examination. In addition to Universitywide undergraduate admission requirements, students must:
NOTE: Marymount University students who enter this program immediately following completion of the Marymount A.A.S. degree (offered through fall 2005) do not need to fill out an additional application. These students must, however, complete a Change of Academic Program form.
Residency Requirement: Students must complete 36 credits at Marymount University to earn a degree.
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Marymount offers the Master of Science in Nursing program with three concentrations:
Admission Requirements for Degree Programs: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements, applicants must:
Admission Requirements for Certificate Programs: In addition to Universitywide graduate admission requirements for 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.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Successful completion of a graduate Nursing course requires a grade of B or better.
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 to excel as leaders and managers in a broad spectrum of managerial positions within the health care delivery system and in related organizations. The curriculum integrates content in health care policy, law, and finance with content in organizations and systems, theory applications, and research-based administrative practice appropriate for executive-level nurses. Clinical practicums in a variety of health care and health policy settings provide opportunities to enhance clinical management knowledge and integrate it with health care law, policy, and finance. The program prepares graduates to take nationally recognized nursing administration certification examinations and to pursue certification in health care management from the American College of Health Care Executives.
Degree Requirements
36 credits
Certificate Requirements
21 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 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. Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed before beginning the R.N. to M.S.N. program.
All students must complete nine (9) credits in transitional Nursing courses:
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.