Stevenson University

Stevenson University is a private university in Stevenson, Maryland serving over 3,500 students annually. The university was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur as a training school for female secretaries. The first male students were admitted in 1972. The first bachelor’s degree programs were offered in 1984 and included Paralegal Studies and Computer Information Systems degrees. The school was renamed in 2008 after achieving university status. The campus is in suburban Baltimore County on 80 acres of land and offers over 40 different degree programs. However, the university also offers online programs, including the nursing master’s program. 

Nursing programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, and MSN programs. The baccalaureate programs were accredited by the CCNE in 2008, while the master’s program was accredited in 2012. The school arranges clinical opportunities at local facilities. However, students are required to arrange their own transportation. These opportunities may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends. Generally, freshman students focus on completing their liberal arts prerequisites before completing nursing-related courses. Registered nurses that have obtained an associate degree may apply for admission to the RN to BSN or RN to MSN program. These programs are offered online, providing a convenient solution for working registered nurses.