Malek School of Nursing Professions Tag

Jill’s House partnership offers immersive clinical experiences for Marymount Nursing students

Posted on April 27, 2026 (April 27, 2026) by adauches

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions is celebrating the creation of a new community partnership with Jill’s House, a local respite care facility. The partnership allows Nursing students to engage in six-week clinical rotations, assisting staff in caring for children with intellectual disabilities. “Few nursing programs provide this level of hands-on exposure to individuals with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, yet this population continues […]

Marymount Nursing alumnus honored with national fellowship for career in military, healthcare leadership

Posted on January 20, 2026 by adauches

Nursing alumnus Young “John” Yauger ’00 has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the profession’s highest honors. Election to the academy recognizes nurses who have made sustained and significant contributions to health care through leadership, research, education and policy, and reflects Yauger’s twenty-five-year career, shaped by military service, […]

Top Skills You’ll Develop in an Accelerated BSN Program

Posted on September 4, 2025 (September 4, 2025) by mlaverdi

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The impact of nursing education can set you up for long-term success in the profession. Beyond just fast-tracking your pathway to a degree, pursuing an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program means building the essential skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. These programs are designed to prepare students to […]

Balancing Work, Life, and an Accelerated BSN Program: Tips for Success

Posted on March 20, 2025 by adauches

Accelerated BSN programs can be an excellent opportunity for aspiring nurses to fast-track their education. With the potential to complete an accelerated BSN in as little as 16 months, students with an existing bachelor’s degree in another field can prepare to make the pivot to a rewarding career in nursing without committing to another four (or […]

How a BSN Prepares You for Leadership Roles in Nursing

Posted on January 9, 2025 by adauches

As healthcare leaders focus on quality improvement in nursing, an increasing number of employers are focusing their hiring efforts on BSN-prepared nurses. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree not only equips nursing students with the practical, technical and clinical skills required to care for patients at their bedside, but it also promotes healthcare management skills and […]

Marymount Nursing receives $500,000 grant for Earn to Learn Program

Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 3, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to launch its Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice, accelerating nursing students’ readiness for the workforce. The Earn to Learn Program […]

Marymount and VHC Health cement enhanced partnership to advance nursing education and practice

Posted on August 16, 2024 (August 16, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions and VHC Health, a national leader in the professional practice of nursing, have agreed to a transformative partnership aiming to advance nursing education, research and practice while significantly impacting the nursing workforce and patient care in Northern Virginia and beyond. The agreement is supported by a pledge of […]

Journey from cancer, sepsis survivor to Marymount nursing graduate

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024) by nmunson

About a decade ago, Chantal Bserani was given less than a five percent chance of survival. But last month, she stood on the stage at Marymount University’s Spring 2024 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, speaking to a crowd of hundreds while celebrating a milestone in her pursuit of a new career helping others. Bserani, a 52-year-old mother […]

Accreditation for Malek School of Nursing Professions extended 10 years

Posted on May 29, 2024 (May 29, 2024) by nmunson

Marymount University’s Malek School of Nursing Professions has achieved a significant milestone by having its accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) extended for an additional 10 years. This extension covers Marymount’s nursing programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate and doctoral levels, with accreditation now valid through June 2034. This resulted from […]

Marymount’s Nursing Director accepted into prestigious leadership program

Posted on February 6, 2024 (February 6, 2024) by nmunson

Dr. Andrew Wolf, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of the Malek School of Nursing Professions at Marymount University, has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Advancing Academic Leadership for Deans Program. The program is designed as ‘the gateway to success and sustainability’ for new or transitioning nursing […]