The Accelerated Second Degree BSN (ABSN) program is designed for career changers who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, but wish to become a registered nurse. After completion of pre-entrance requirements, the accelerated program will take 15 months to complete.
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
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.
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’s 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’s 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.