School of Nursing

Our commitment to the research and practice of caring science is about competent nursing skills, but it's also about helping care for patients more completely with kindness, compassion, and empathy.

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).

CCNE Accreditation Visit

Notre Dame of Maryland University, School of Nursing will host a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation review virtual site visit from March 2 to 4, 2022. Learn more about the visit, including how to submit third party comments about the NDMU nursing program.

Male nurse holding a stethoscope around his neck in the sim lab

BSN Transfer Students

Starting this Spring, Notre Dame of Maryland University will welcome qualified male nursing students to transfer into the full-time, entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Junior level. This program is traditionally comprised of Women’s College students, with classes held during the day. NDMU is proud to do our part to prepare competent future nurses to help address the nursing shortages we are experiencing in Maryland and across the country.

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 2022 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

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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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