Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nursing-Accelerated Program (B.S.N.)
Nursing-Online R.N.-to-B.S.N. Program
R.N.-to-M.S.N. Program
Marymount offers Nursing programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. At the graduate level, Marymount offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) and the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with two concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Education. Information about graduate programs can be found in the University’s Graduate Catalog.
Marymount’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. The B.S.N. program is approved also by the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Marymount offers several approaches to an undergraduate Nursing degree:
Admission Requirements: See individual programs.
Nondegree Admission: Nondegree students may not enroll in courses in the Nursing program.
Clinical Requirements: A copy of each student’s medical examination record is required upon admission.
Additionally, Nursing students must provide to the clinical agency coordinator the following prior to attending the first clinical:
Students will not be permitted to register for classes until all requirements are met.
Students must attend all course clinical days. Students who miss a clinical day due to an emergency situation must submit documentation of the emergency. Such students will receive an Incomplete for the course and may not progress in the Nursing program until the Incomplete is resolved. Repeated absences will be grounds for course failure.
Clinical-Experience Transportation: Students are responsible for providing 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.
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 and Academic Progression Requirements:Nursing students must achieve satisfactory performance each semester and make satisfactory progress toward graduation. Failure to meet the following requirements will result in review by the Undergraduate Academic Standards 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.”
Nursing students must receive a grade point average of 2.5 or better, a minimum grade of C+ in all Nursing courses, and a minimum grade of C in the following courses: BIO 161, BIO 162, BIO 260, CHM 125, MA 132, PSY 210, and SOC 131.
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.
Automatic dismissal from the Nursing program will result under the following circumstances:
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 taken at the end of the program are required for graduation from B.S.N. programs.
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.
Admission Requirements for Freshmen: Freshmen are admitted to the Nursing program through the admissions process described on page 14. Completion of high school biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. SAT scores and high school grade point averages are critical factors in the admissions process for Nursing. Continuation in the Nursing major into the sophomore year is contingent upon completion of CHM 125 and BIO 161 with a minimum grade of C, minimum grade point average of 2.5, minimum passing score on the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), and submission of a personal statement.
Admission Requirements for Transfer Students:Admission to the Nursing program is competitive. Criteria for admission include a competitive score on the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and a satisfactory grade point average in classes being transferred to Marymount, particularly science courses.
Most transfer students require at least six semesters to complete the program and must follow the progression of Nursing courses in the semesters as indicated in the degree plan. Nursing courses for transfer students are not offered in the summer.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University requirements.
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.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University requirements.
This online program is designed for the entering student who is already a registered nurse with diploma or associate degree credentials. Students who hold an A.A.S. degree may transfer in up to 64 credits. 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 31 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.
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
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: In addition to courses noted, students in this program have specified coursework necessary to meet the Liberal Arts Core and University requirements. In many cases, these requirements can be fulfilled through transfer credits. See the program director for further information about required coursework and transfer credit opportunities.
Residency Requirement: Students must complete 36 credits at Marymount University to earn a degree.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University requirements.
*These courses require some clinical or laboratory time in addition to online coursework.
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. Students who hold a non-Nursing bachelor’s degree will be 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 the following eight (8) credits in transitional Nursing courses with a minimum grade of C+ :
Admission Requirements: Applicants need the following:
Applicants who also hold a bachelor’s degree may apply to this program through the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please consult this office and the Graduate Catalog for further information.