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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 […]

Health care leaders speak on overcoming adversity during inaugural Alumni Speaker Series event

Posted on October 27, 2025 (April 24, 2026) by adauches

To kick off Marymount University’s 75th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend, the College of Health and Education hosted the institution’s inaugural Alumni Speaker Series event, featuring health care leaders Ben Hughes ’04 ’06 and Allen Wolfe ’08. The pair presented “The Climb to Leadership: Navigating Adversity on the Path to Success,” sharing powerful stories of resilience and […]

Marymount earns record rankings from U.S. News, Forbes and Niche for 2026

Posted on September 23, 2025 by nmunson

As it marks its 75th anniversary this fall, Marymount University is celebrating a wave of national recognition with strong showings in rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Niche. These results highlight Marymount’s upward momentum as one of the region’s most dynamic private universities. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best […]

Top Skills You’ll Develop in an Accelerated BSN Program

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

Person typing on a commuter. A stethoscope sits on the side.

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 […]

How an Accelerated BSN Prepares You for Specialized Nursing Roles

Posted on July 14, 2025 (September 4, 2025) by mlaverdi

Specialized nurses in scrubs and masks assist in an operating room

Today’s complex healthcare system is strained. Patients require more individualized care, healthcare costs continue to rise and the healthcare worker shortage grows larger with each passing year. To help resolve these pressing challenges, healthcare leaders and educational institutions are expanding nursing education pathways in order to attract new nurses to the profession — particularly those […]

Marymount’s Nursing, Physical Therapy programs rise in 2025 U.S. News graduate school rankings

Posted on April 8, 2025 (April 8, 2025) by nmunson

Marymount University continues to gain national recognition with the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings, which feature significant increases that showcase the institution’s academic excellence, student success and career readiness. In the latest rankings, Marymount’s Master’s in Nursing (MSN) program climbed an impressive 39 spots to secure the No. […]

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 […]

The Role of Technology in Modern Nursing Education

Posted on January 24, 2025 by adauches

Throughout your nursing degree program, you can expect to learn foundational knowledge about the healthcare industry while developing the clinical skills required to care for patients. However, selecting a degree program that emphasizes e-learning for nursing students is also important. Technology plays a pivotal role in the modern healthcare landscape, and it is expected to have […]

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 […]

How to Lead Effectively: A Guide to Leadership Styles in Nursing

Posted on November 7, 2024 by adauches

There’s no overstating the importance of solid leadership in nursing. In fact, according to the American Nurses Association, “nurse leaders do more than balance costs, monitor productivity, and maintain patient staff satisfaction. They serve as role models and influence healthcare organizations at all levels.” Of course, there’s more than one way to lead. Different nursing leadership styles, ranging from transformational and […]