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Nursing Department

Meet the Department Chair

Heather Gable, D.N.P., LNHA, CNE, NEA-BC

Associate Professor and Program Director of Nursing

McDaniel College's Nursing Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.) program is designed to prepare future nurses with the essential skills and knowledge they will need to excel in the field of nursing. 

McDaniel's new partnerships with Carroll Health and LifeBridge Health will help to address the need for qualified nurses by combining the liberal arts with the technical knowledge and skills to prepare future nurses who are practicing in diverse health care settings. McDaniel Nursing students will have access to clinical placements at LifeBridge Health locations and be eligible for CARE BRAVELY scholarships.

Majors, Minors, and Specializations

Nursing, Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at McDaniel College equips students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to excel in the dynamic nursing field. Students will engage in a comprehensive curriculum integrating theory with experiential opportunities, preparing them to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in various healthcare settings.  

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Heather Gable, D.N.P., LNHA, CNE, NEA-BC

Associate Professor and Program Director of Nursing

Meet the Nursing Faculty

Headshot of Professor of Nursing Heather Gable.

Meet the Nursing Faculty Heather Gable, D.N.P., LNHA, CNE, NEA-BC Associate Professor and Program Director of Nursing

“I never imagined I would be so fortunate to spend every day doing what I love: connecting with students and helping to educate the next generation of nurses. That is an impact much more significant than I could have ever imagined,” Gable says. 

Read the full Q&A with the Nursing program director.
Headshot of Professor of Nursing Jennifer Ort.

Jennifer Ort, D.N.S., RNC MN-N Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Nursing

"For me, it’s more than just the material I teach, or the test preparation advice I can give for licensure. It’s about helping students identify who they are as a person, because this will allow them to better care for people who are different from them," Ort says.

 

Read the full Q&A with the assistant director of Nursing.

News for Nursing - Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.)

  • Kahlert Plaque unveiling

    Name of McDaniel's new Nursing facility recognizes Carroll County philanthropists

    A plaque unveiling in advance of National Nurses Day took place on campus at McDaniel to officially announce the McDaniel College Kahlert Nursing Education Center. McDaniel’s new state-of-the-art facility for the college’s Nursing program at LifeBridge Health's Carroll Hospital is slated for completion for fall 2026.
  • McDaniel Nursing students announcement

    McDaniel College receives federal funding for new Nursing facility

    Maryland’s U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks have announced that McDaniel has been awarded $830,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). The funds will be used to purchase technology and equipment for McDaniel’s state-of-the-art Nursing facility at LifeBridge Health’s Carroll Hospital, which is slated for completion for fall 2026.
  • Faculty Publications Award 25

    McDaniel faculty recognized with awards

    To kick off the 2025-26 academic year, various awards were presented to McDaniel College faculty members during the opening faculty meeting.

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Heather Gable, D.N.P., LNHA, CNE, NEA-BC

Associate Professor and Program Director of Nursing

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