Marymount University

Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, is a private Catholic university that offers nursing education in a student-focused setting close to major healthcare systems in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Its nursing options include a traditional BSN, an accelerated BSN for second-degree students, an RN-to-BSN completion pathway, and graduate study. Depending on the program, classes may be campus-based, online, or hybrid.

Students build skills in clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, health assessment, patient-centered care, leadership, and teamwork through lectures, simulation, lab work, and supervised clinical placements. The traditional BSN is typically a 120-credit program completed in four years, while the accelerated BSN can be finished in about 16 months. Prelicensure pathways are designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN and reflect standards associated with CCNE accreditation and Virginia Board approval. Compared with some larger nearby programs, Marymount may be a strong fit for students who want a more personal learning environment with convenient access to regional clinical partners.