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

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

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 […]

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Marymount achieves highest-ever national ranking from U.S. News & World Report

Marymount achieves highest-ever national ranking from U.S. News & World Report

In the latest Best Colleges Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Marymount University has reached its highest national ranking as it continues to rise in prestige among the country’s top higher education institutions. With an increase of 32 spots to No. 288 in the nation, Marymount is now notably listed second among all of […]

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

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

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 […]

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Marymount recognized for excellence as a 2024-25 College of Distinction

Marymount recognized for excellence as a 2024-25 College of Distinction

Marymount University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year. It is a prestigious honor highlighting the institution’s commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education and welcoming environment where students explore their passions, pursue their dreams, positively impact the world and Learn with Purpose. Marymount earned College of Distinction status overall […]

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Journey from cancer, sepsis survivor to Marymount nursing graduate

Journey from cancer, sepsis survivor to Marymount nursing graduate

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 […]

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Accreditation for Malek School of Nursing Professions extended 10 years

Accreditation for Malek School of Nursing Professions extended 10 years

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 […]

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Future-Proofing Nursing Skills: How to Prepare Before the Next Pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic and over the past four years, both medical professionals and members of the public have learned a lot about the measures that need to be taken to protect the most vulnerable in any community. While we are all breathing a sigh of relief that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, many nurses are already […]

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College of Health and Education Dean presents at Vanderbilt nursing simulation conference

College of Health and Education Dean presents at Vanderbilt nursing simulation conference

Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee, Dean of Marymount University’s College of Health and Education, traveled to Vanderbilt University in February to speak at the institution’s first-ever Faculty Academy for Clinical Teaching Using Simulations (FACTS), held by Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing. Joining her friend and mentor, Vanderbilt Nursing Dean Dr. […]

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Marymount’s Nursing Director accepted into prestigious leadership program

Marymount’s Nursing Director accepted into prestigious leadership program

  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 […]

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Meet the new Dean of Marymount’s College of Health and Education

New College of Health and Education Dean at Marymount

  Marymount University welcomed Dr. Pamela Slaven-Lee in June 2023 as the new Dean of the College of Health and Education. With her vision and leadership, she hopes to propel students, faculty and staff towards continued success while simultaneously upholding the University’s mantra ‘Learn with Purpose’ through all of the College’s initiatives. What was your […]

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