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The demand for skilled, caring health care professionals continues to grow. In just 16 months, Marymount University’s online Accelerated BSN empowers you with clinical nursing skills and didactic coursework to meet the rising need for nurses, make a rewarding career change and enter the contemporary health care environment. You will build on your previous bachelor’s degree—gaining knowledge, experience and confidence to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Our online ABSN is an accelerated nursing program that is full-time and requires students to be in Virginia for clinicals and on-campus residencies.
Our second degree BSN program is full-time and requires students to be in Virginia for clinicals and on-campus residencies. By studying near our campus in the D.C. area, you’ll have exposure to health care policy and start your nursing career in an advantageous location. D.C. is one of the top-paying areas for registered nurses, with an annual mean salary of $98,5401. Overall, jobs for registered nurses are projected to grow by 6% between 2021 and 2031, opening up an estimated 195,400 jobs over the decade2.
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational and Employment Wage Statistics 2021
2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurses 2021
All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited U.S. college or university and completion of prerequisite courses.
To apply, you must complete an online interview and submit:
No nursing experience is required, but the following prerequisite courses must be completed before you can begin the ABSN program.
You must receive a C or higher within the last ten years.
* This course must oversee full lifespan and can be completed in one or multiple courses.
Marymount works with you to offer a high-quality placement experience in Virginia that meets the University’s clinical requirements and prepares you for success in your future practice.
Some schools put the burden of identifying preceptors and sites for clinicals on the student. At Marymount, we fully support you by providing Clinical Placement Services so you can concentrate on studying. Our talented team of Clinical Placement Specialists are highly successful at securing clinical site placements for our online nursing students.
Clinical Placement Services are provided to all Marymount online nursing students free of charge. We won’t charge you anything beyond your regular tuition and fees.
The on-campus residencies are an immersive experience and will engage ABSN students in hands-on learning experiences, skills training and practice including but not limited to:
For a complete list of courses and course descriptions, access your comprehensive digital program guide.
This nursing course serves as an introduction to the professionalism and values of nursing. A historical perspective is used to provide background for subsequent study of contemporary nursing practice and research. Prerequisites: BIO 161, BIO 161L, BIO 162, and BIO 162L. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: WI, DSINQ. (3 credits)
This course prepares students to perform a comprehensive health assessment of the adult client. Some topics explored in this course include communication and documentation, as well as ethical, spiritual and cultural considerations. Additionally, students will evaluate risk related to environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors. Course includes a laboratory component. Corequisite: NU 231. (3 credits)
This course focuses on mental health promotion and the care of clients with acute and chronic mental illness. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are addressed. The curriculum components of the health care system, research, education and society are addressed as these relate to mental health and mental illness. The nursing process is applied as students assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of clients experiencing mental illness. Knowledge of the nurse-patient relationship is expanded as students provide client care. Course includes lecture and clinical components. Prerequisites: NU 230, NU 231, NU 302, NU 306, and NU 307. Corequisite or prerequisite: NU 308. (4 credits)
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An introduction to the process of systematic investigation necessary for the continued development of the body of knowledge that forms the basis of nursing practice. The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the opportunity to systematically examine the research process, characteristics of practice-based research leading to the development of evidence-based nursing practice, and methodologies appropriate to the investigation of researchable nursing-practice problems. Emphasis is placed on guiding learners through the research process, facilitating the critical reading of nursing and related research, developing skill in identifying researchable problems encountered in the practice of nursing, and stimulating the intelligent application of research findings to nursing practice. Focus is given to the interrelatedness and interdependence of the parts of the research process and evidence-based practice issues. Prerequisites: MA 132 and NU 308. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: DSINQ. (3 credits)
An online ABSN program quickly gives you the knowledge, clinical skills and NCLEX exam prep needed to become a registered nurse (RN) in your state of residence. Requirements vary by state, but all nursing graduates must pass the NCLEX exam to become licensed. As an RN, you will connect with other healthcare professionals and patients across various settings as you provide or coordinate care, education, advice and support.
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1 AACN Nursing Education Pathways
2 BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
No nursing experience is required, but the following prerequisite courses must be completed before you can begin the ABSN program.
You must receive a C or higher within the last ten years.
* This course must oversee full lifespan and can be completed in one or multiple courses.
You do not need to live in the state, but you must complete your clinical rotation and on-campus residency in Virginia.
If you plan to enroll from out of state, please contact us to determine whether our program fulfills your state requirements.
The first step in becoming an RN is completing an accredited BSN program. Recent graduates must pass a standardized exam called the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure and legally practice nursing. Requirements are defined by the Board of Nursing and vary by state.
Marymount University offers a free NCLEX-RN prep course at the end of the ABSN program.
Speed, personalized support and flexibility – Marymount offers one of the fastest ways to start your nursing career. In 16 months, you can be an ABSN graduate prepared to take the NCLEX-RN® exam and become a registered nurse.
The interactive online format allows you to maximize your time and comprehension, giving more flexibility to your schedule and learning style.
All work is completed online with the exception of the two-week on-campus residency and clinical rotations in the state of Virginia.
For the 2023-24 academic year, the Online ABSN program tuition is $18,700 per semester. Additional fees do apply.
For more cost and financial aid details, visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page or complete the form to contact an admissions advisor.
No, the online ABSN is rigorous and requires total dedication – between 8 to 12 hours of study per day.
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An admissions advisor will be in touch to answer your questions and help determine if Marymount is right for you.
Out-of-State Students
Clinical placement requirements are unique for each state. Please see our list of program offerings by state or contact us to determine whether our programs fulfill your state requirements.
CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Marymount University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Next Gen NCLEX, which is also called the NGN, refers to an updated, “enhanced” version of the NCLEX. There are new question types and a new scoring system in this new NCLEX format.
This blog aims to celebrate nurses by exploring the diverse ways nurses lead health promotion and disease prevention through their expertise in health education. Nursing is an exciting profession with a positive job outlook and tremendous value.
With a bachelor’s in another field, you can leverage your previous skills and coursework to become a nurse in under two years — without sacrificing the quality of your nursing education.
To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP or the BSN to DNP PMHNP or the MSN PMHNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
To proceed with either the PMC-FNP or the PMC-DNP or the PMC-PMHNP, you are required to have a master's degree and hold your RN license.
To proceed with the ABSN, you are required to have a bachelor's degree.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership degree, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the Doctor of Business Administration - Business Intelligence degree, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
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