{"id":5849,"date":"2020-12-03T15:23:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T15:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=5849"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:12:29","slug":"accelerated-bsn-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/malek-school-of-nursing-professions\/nursing-b-s-n\/accelerated-bsn-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (ABSN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Flexible Career Growth.<br \/>\nEarn Your Nursing Degree While Excelling in Work &amp; Life.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<p class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The demand for skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals continues to grow, and Marymount University\u2019s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is designed to meet this need. This flexible program combines online and on-ground coursework with clinical experiences and residencies in Virginia, empowering individuals with a previous bachelor\u2019s degree to make a rewarding career change.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>16-month program<\/li>\n<li>NCLEX preparedness<\/li>\n<li>Full-time and part-time options<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships available\u2014including a waived application fee for the first 100 qualified applicants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Marymount\u2019s ABSN program provides a fast-track, student-centered pathway to a meaningful career in nursing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"standard-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.marymount.edu\/register\/absnapp\">Apply now<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Our Distinct Advantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexible Scheduling:<\/strong> We offer full-time and part-time options, prioritizing your needs to ensure an optimal work-life balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Student-centered approach:<\/strong> With a favorable student-faculty ratio, you always come first. Our faculty truly care about you as individuals and will empower you to succeed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experiential learning:<\/strong> Our state-of-the-art simulation labs and clinical experiences provide valuable hands-on learning in a secure and supportive setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unwavering commitment to diversity and social justice:<\/strong> As Virginia\u2019s only four-year Hispanic-serving institution and one of the most diverse universities in the nation, our program is deeply rooted in the values of diversity and social justice for all students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recognized for Excellence<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Students boast an impressive NCLEX pass rate, average rate over the past 5 years is greater than 85% across all undergraduate nursing programs.<\/li>\n<li>Our graduates are highly regarded in the job market and are actively sought by top institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Strong clinical partnerships with local healthcare entities\u2014including Inova, MedStar, Virginia Hospital Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Children\u2019s National Medical Center\u2014offer our students access to some of the best clinical experiences in the nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flexible Career Growth. 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