School of Nursing

Our Mission & Philosophy

Nurses are called to care through advocacy, action, and building trusting relationships. Caring and compassion serve as the foundation of our nursing practice.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Mt. St. Mary's Collaborative Degree Completion

Notre Dame of Maryland University and Mount St. Mary’s University have partnered to offer a collaborative option in which students will pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Science from Mount St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at NDMU. This relationship will provide for an ease of transition and foster a relationship that encourages collaborative degree completion.

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Nursing students checking on a SIM patient

NDMU ranks for Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs

The Notre Dame of Maryland University Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was recognized among the 2023 U.S. News & World Report top undergraduate nursing programs in the country.

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Our Programs

No matter where you are on your journey to care for others, we have a program to meet your needs.

Entry-Level BSN

RN to BSN

Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN

MSN & Post-MSN Certificates

State-of-the-Art Facilities

The Center for Caring with Technology’s three simulation labs, equipped with computer-powered human simulator mannequins, allow students to practice nursing skills and develop clinical reasoning in a realistic and risk-free environment.

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Poverty Simulation Video

Admissions Events

Are you on the path to School of Nursing and want to know what Notre Dame of Maryland University has to offer? Check out upcoming opportunities to speak to an admissions recruiter including webinars and virtual chats.

UPCOMING ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Affordability

Notre Dame of Maryland University’s nursing programs are affordable with many methods to help fund your education, including unique grant funding options beyond financial aid. In addition, our program is the only Maryland University in Best Nursing Master’s Programs for Your Money rankings, ranked in the northern region for Best Value Schools and is ranked #1 among Maryland Schools on the Top Performer’s in Social Mobility by U.S. News.

Cohen Scholars Program

ANEW Grant

U.S. News Best College Rankings

Money.com Best Nursing Programs

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Alum

Cindy Roles

Accommodating & Understanding

Alum, NDMU Class of 2020

Nursing - Leadership in Nursing Administration

Being an adult learner and coming back to school after many years, I found the faculty at Notre Dame to be so accommodating and understanding. It always felt like there was an open door policy here. You could come to a faculty member with any concern, and they would help you sort it out.

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