
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at NDMU
海角社区 offers three ways to secure a BSN:
- Traditional four-year BSN program through the Undergraduate Studies
- (on-campus and online-based) for those who hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree in another field, but wish to become a registered nurse (ideal for adult career changers, men and women)
- RN to BSN program for registered professional nurses pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree (men and women)
Transfer Credits
All registered nurses admitted to the program will enter under the Maryland RN to BSN Articulation Model:
- Up to 68 college credits will be accepted in transfer.
- All RNs with an active license in Maryland or a compact state will be granted 30 upper-level nursing credits per the Articulation Model.
- RNs will complete the remaining 31 upper-level nursing credits and any additional program requirements through 海角社区.
A minimum of 30 earned credits from 海角社区 is required for graduation. The final 30 credits for the degree must be earned at 海角社区.
Additional Study Options
What to Expect Studying at 海角社区
Small class sizes, faculty mentoring, and hands-on experiences offer an environment of individualized learning while clinical, service-learning, and study abroad provide opportunities to transform the world.
Accelerated Format
Courses range from five to 10 weeks in length with classes meeting at times that are convenient for working students.
An RN with an Associate Degree in Nursing can complete a bachelor's degree in two and a half years.
Cohorts
Join one of the program's cohorts to be part of a supportive group of peers that study and attend classes together.

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Research & Internship Opportunities
As a nursing student, you will have research opportunities both in the classroom and in clinical practice.
In nursing, we teach the value of advocacy; advocacy for patients and their families. Research assignments are often built on this outcome and the School of Nursing鈥檚 mission overall.
Clinical Experiences
You will have an opportunity to gain experience in a clinical setting by working with patients and their families under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
Clinical Sites Include
- University of Maryland Medical Center
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- University of Maryland St. Joseph鈥檚 Medical Center
- Mercy Medical Center
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- Good Samaritan Hospital
Simulation Labs
In addition to clinical sites, you will also spend time in our state of the art simulation labs which allow you to practice your response to realistic medical situations in a safe environment.
Study Abroad
Participate in study abroad opportunities to gain a unique global perspective while also partially fulfilling requirements of select nursing courses.