The Second-Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is designed for students who can come in person to Virginia to complete their clinicals, but coursework is 100% online. Learn the knowledge you need to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and start your career as a nurse.
You have the desire to make a greater impact in the world and you’ve seen what nurses can do. Join the growing body of healthcare professionals by becoming a knowledgeable, skilled nurse with Marymount’s fast-paced, accelerated nursing program. The ABSN is a rigorous, condensed program for anyone who currently holds a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and wants to dedicate a short amount of time to a challenging program that produces a long-term payoff.
- One of the only distance ABSN programs in Virginia
- Over 90% pass rate for NCLEX
- NCLEX-RN prep course included at no cost (occurs at the end of the program)
- Ranked by US News & World Report
- Values-based education, CCNE-accredited
- Clinical Placement Services at No Additional Cost
- Supportive, responsive Student Success Advisors
- 65 Credits/17 courses
- 640 Clinical Hours
- Four semesters/16 months to complete
- 17 courses/7 and 14-week semesters
The Marymount ABSN will provide you with the ability to:
- Deliver compassionate, safe, culturally relevant and patient/family-centered care
- Treat all individuals and populations with respect, integrating ethics
- Synthesize humanities and sciences knowledge into practice
- Use evidence-informed practice knowledge
- Utilize communication and collaboration skills
- Advocate for a culture of patient safety
- Utilize informatics and patient care technologies
- Commit to intellectual curiosity and life-long learning
