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Nursing in practice: From education to professional life

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The world needs more Saints. For nurses, being a Saint means earning the right education and dedicating yourself to service, advocacy, education, and leadership.

Below are resources to help you learn more about what it takes to be a nurse and what you can expect on the job — education requirements, specialization and advancement, responsibilities, different career types and settings, work/life balance tips, and more.

Be brave. Continue your nursing education as a Maryville Saint. Let’s be brave together.

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Explore our nursing programs

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To be an excellent nurse in practice, you need a strong foundation. At Maryville, you can get your start or advance your education by earning your online BSN, MSN, DNP, or post-master's NP certificate.

We believe the best way to learn is by doing. Our programs feature experiential, hands-on coursework designed to help you prepare for real-world nursing practice and advance your career.

Find the right fit for your nursing goals.

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Explore pathways to nursing in practice

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Your day-to-day practice as a nurse can vary wildly depending on factors like your work setting, your discipline or specialization, and the patients you serve. Here are some resources to help you understand what to expect in practice during your nursing career — and the type of education that can prepare you for real-world practice.
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  • Explore nursing pathways.
    Learn more about all the advanced practice nursing pathways Maryville offers — MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, and post-master's certificates. See which one is best for you.
  • States with Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners.
    One of the benefits of becoming an NP or advanced nurse is gaining professional autonomy. But your authority depends on the state in which you practice. Here’s a list of states that offer full autonomy.
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Why study nursing online at Maryville?

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When you choose Maryville for your advanced practice nursing education, you choose a university that is invested in your success. We help you maximize your nursing education with dedicated support from application through graduation and practical, real-world learning experiences that prepare you for nursing in practice.

Our approach works. Here’s what you can expect:

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  • Nursing expertise and leadership. Learn from a faculty of real-world nurses who know what it takes to succeed across a variety of nursing careers and settings.
  • A pathway that fits your career. Whether you’re an RN looking to take the next step or an experienced NP hoping to expand your practice and skill set, we’ve got you covered.
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  • Education that exceeds expectations. Our nursing programs are CCNE accredited, meaning they meet a rigorous standard set by industry leaders.*
  • Real-world education designed for you. Get hands-on practice, personalized support, and clinical placement assistance to achieve your goals.
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*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Maryville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Explore frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Do you have questions about online nursing degrees and nurse practitioner certificates, Maryville University, or the specific nursing programs we offer? Want to learn more about how your education connects with your nursing career in practice? Check out our FAQs page to find answers and get more information. You can also chat directly with an advisor or schedule a call to learn more.
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