Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Nursing
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at Stevenson University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Stevenson University is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON; https://mbon.maryland.gov). Upon successful completion of all degree requirements, you are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.
Admission is competitive and based on a review of all application materials. Acceptance into the University does not guarantee admission or progression in the nursing program.
Additional Requirements for Transfer and Second Bachelor's Students
Stevenson's Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares you for the critical and expanding role of the nurse in today's healthcare system. The program's philosophy and focus emphasize the ethic of care, critical thinking, and a spirit of inquiry in education, practice, service, and research.
You enter the Nursing major upon admission to Stevenson, which provides you with program-specific guidance and continuity from the first semester. Clinical nursing courses begin in the third year and engage you in dealing with real-life issues in the world of healthcare. Small classes and clinical groups afford rich opportunities for you to build one-on-one professional mentoring relationships with nursing faculty.
As a Nursing student, you will complete clinical experiences at local hospitals and community-based settings to ensure breadth and depth in your applied nursing education.