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Jana Goodwin, PhD, RN
Chair, UMSON Program at the Universities at Shady Grove
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Universities at Shady Grove
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a collaboration of nine public degree-granting institutions that brings some of the top programs from across the state to one convenient location in Montgomery County.
The Rockville, Maryland location is ideal for students in Montgomery County, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
Our programs at USG:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
This is a full-time, upper-division professional program. You'll need to complete two years (59 credits) of general studies and prerequisites before applying to enter the School of Nursing as a junior.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Nurses with a BSN (or master's) degree can earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty at USG. This specialty prepares advanced practice nurses to be primary health care providers for individuals of all ages and their families.
Scholarships at the Universities at Shady Grove
UMSON students at USG have access to the same financial aid and scholarship opportunities as students at our Baltimore location, as well as USG-specific scholarships.
See UMSON student Debbie Sahlin's story at 0:34:
Why You'll Love It:
- Identical curriculum, course progression, and graduation requirements to those at the Baltimore location
- Highly accomplished, diverse, student-centered faculty
- Motivated students
- Individually tailored academic support
- Interprofessional interaction with students from eight other University System of Maryland schools
- Myriad clinical opportunities in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region
- State-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and student facilities
- Suburban setting
- Convenient covered and uncovered parking
- USG also provides all of the services and facilities you need for a successful university career, including academic advising, career services, disability support services, library and media support facilities, and tutoring
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Want to get to know the Universities at Shady Grove a little better? Read the student blog, Around the Grove or visit the USG website.
When you apply, be sure to check the box indicating that you are interested in attending the program at the Universities at Shady Grove.