Maryland has a deficit of more than 5,000 BSN-prepared nurses according to the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. Many of these nurses are employed in hospitals, making the deficit larger in smaller services such as nursing homes and home health. Maryland boasts above national average salaries for RNs, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. RNs residing in Maryland don't have any continuing education requirement for licensure renewal.
Where to Study: A Few Options
University of Maryland - Baltimore. A public university located in downtown Baltimore, the University of Maryland offers an exclusively online program. The program is usually completed in two semesters of full-time study.
Towson University. Towson University is a public institution located less than 10 miles outside of the state's capital, Baltimore. Its RN-to-BSN program requires 30 credits and is tailored around the student's previous nursing experience.
Salisbury University. Just miles from the Eastern Shore, Salisbury University's nursing program requires a maximum 30 credits to earn a BSN. Up to 60 credits are awarded to students with an earned AD degree. This university is part of the University System of Maryland.
Where to Work: Two options
National Institutes of Health (NIH). One of the most well-known biomedical research facilities in the nation, NIH employs hundreds of nurses throughout its Clinical Center and research Institutes. NIH is located in Bethesda, Maryland about 11 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Johns Hopkins Medicine. Johns Hopkins Medicine is prominent health care system made up of facilities located within and around Baltimore. This includes the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, which has held the #1 spot on the U.S. News & World Report Nation's Best Hospitals listing for more than 10 years.
