Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012-1895
410-777-AACC (2222)
http://www.aacc.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
A career in registered nursing offers personal enrichment, satisfaction and a competitive salary. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked registered nurses first among health care occupations expected to have faster growth and higher earnings through the year 2016. Graduates who complete the 70-credit program earn an Associate of Science degree and gain eligibility for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). For the past 10 years, our graduates have exceeded national and state pass-rate averages.
LPN
A career in practical nursing offers personal enrichment, satisfaction and a competitive salary. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment for LPN's is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014 as a result of the long-term care needs of the increasing elderly population. Students who complete the 41-credit LPN program will be awarded a certificate. The LPN program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Successful graduates of the Practical Nursing program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful completion of this exam, graduates will be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
LPN-RN
A career in registered nursing offers personal enrichment, satisfaction and a competitive salary. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks registered nurses first among health care occupations expected to have fast growth and high earnings through the year 2016. Graduates who complete the 67-credit program earn an Associate of Science degree and gain eligibility for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). For the past 10 years, our graduates have exceeded national and state pass-rate averages.
Baltimore City Community College
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215-7807
410-462-8300
http://www.bccc.edu/programs/nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
BCCC’s Nursing programs provide individual attention and flexible scheduling to meet the needs of a diverse group of students, including recent high school graduates, homemakers, and people already employed in other fields. To help students acquire and develop their skills, the programs provide a skills laboratory and a media center equipped with video and interactive computer programs.
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
301-860-4000
http://www.bowiestate.edu/academics-research/departments/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Traditional Undergraduate (or baccalaureate) Nursing Program offers the Bachelor of Science degree (BS) after the successful completion of four years of nursing curriculum. This program track is designed for freshman entry level candidates, however, transfer applicants may also apply. The program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing Practice (NCLEX-RN). The baccalaureate nursing program prepares the learner as a generalist to practice within the ethical, legal framework of professional nursing. We believe graduates should be prepared to provide therapeutic and culturally congruent care in a variety of settings, to meet the current and future needs of global communities. Graduates are educated to become consumers of research, work collaboratively as a member of the health care team, and utilize emerging new technologies. The following concepts are essential to baccalaureate nursing education: culturally congruent care, research, professional role, and leadership. The generalist role of baccalaureate nursing education is the foundation for specific roles of graduate nursing education.
RN-BSN
This Nursing Program is an upper division "on-line" curriculum designed for registered nurses in the state of Maryland who are graduates of associate degree or diploma programs. New graduates are considered for admission pending success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Accelerated BSN
This is an 18-month intensive nursing program track for highly successful transfer and 2nd degree students. Candidates enter the program having completed all general education requirements and enroll into full-time study of nursing courses. Nursing entrance examinations are not required! See admission criteria and progression plan link for curriculum details. Candidates are admitted each summer as indicated on the progression plan!
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares professional nurses for advanced practice roles and for doctoral study. Graduate education provides the student with opportunities to develop expertise and specialized knowledge in the care of clients and populations. The graduate curriculum incorporates evidence-based practice that enables nurses to participate in health policy development, research, health promotion, and management, with emphasis on diverse and vulnerable populations. We believe that the advanced practice nursing roles are integral to meeting the current and future health needs of society. With over 600 hours of clinical practice, family nurse practitioner, and nurse educator graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center national certification examination. After two years of fulltime faculty experience, nursing education graduates are eligible to take the National League for Nursing examination.
Cecil College
One Seahawk Drive
North East, Maryland 21901
410-287-1000
http://www.cecil.edu/Programs/Health-Professions/Degrees-and-Certifications/Pages/Nursing.aspx
Associate of Science in Nursing
By successfully completing this program, you'll be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination in Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN)—the standardized exam required of all Registered Nurses, regardless of educational preparation, prior to nursing practice. You'll be prepared to work as an entry-level nurse through the nursing program's emphasis on the following components of nursing practice, as established by the National League for Nursing and endorsed by the National Organization of Associate Degree Nurses:
•Human Flourishing
•Nursing Judgment
•Professional Identity
•Spirit of Inquiry
LPN
This program will prepare you to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination in Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). After successfully completing the first two semesters of the Nursing Program and the summer Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) option, you'll be ready to work as an entry-level LPN.
Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College
P.O. Box 8
Wye Mills, MD 21679
410-822-5400
http://www.chesapeake.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Macqueen Gibbs Willis School of Nursing (MGW) was a hospital-based diploma nursing education program affiliated with The Memorial Hospital at Easton, MD Inc. since 1907. In 1996, an advisory committee was formed to strategically address the school's future. The mission driving the strategic planning process was to offer education for Professional nursing within an institution of higher learning that met the needs of potential students, health care employers and consumers. When all data was analyzed, it became evident that MGW should partner with Chesapeake College and transition itself from a hospital-based diploma Nursing Program to an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program.
College of Southern Maryland
8730 Mitchell Rd
PO Box 910
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
301-934-2251
http://www.csmd.edu/hea/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Welcome to the College of Southern Maryland's nursing site. The college has been offering the Nursing Associate degree for 32 years and the Practical Nursing certificate program for 34 years. First year students can take classes at any of the college's campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown or Prince Frederick. Students in the second year of the nursing associate degree take nursing courses on the La Plata Campus. Students studying for their Practical Nursing Certificate must also complete their program of study at the La Plata Campus.
LPN
As competitive admissions programs, students must apply for entrance into both nursing programs. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program admits student both in the fall and spring semesters, and the Practical Nursing (PN) program admits students for the fall semester only. During their nursing program, students participate in class activities, clinical experiences, and in lab experiences. Program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or for the Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
Coppin State University
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216-36981
800.635.3674
http://www.coppin.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Nursing Program initially approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses in 1974 (currently known as the Maryland Board of Nursing) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Generic graduates are eligible to write the registered nurse licensure examination of the Maryland Board of Nursing. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, is located at One DuPont Circle, NW Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 Telephone: (202) 887-6791 Fax: (202) 887-8476. The Helene Fuld School of Nursing is a member of the National League for Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Policies of the Helene Fuld School of Nursing are subject to change due to requirements of external accrediting agencies.
2nd Degree BSN
The Coppin State University [CSU] College of Health Professions [CHP], Helene Fuld School of Nursing [HFSON] is offering this plan of the nursing curriculum in an accelerated form for the adult learner who is a motivated, career-minded student, holding a baccalaureate or graduate degree in another field from either a regionally or nationally accredited higher education institution. The Maryland Higher Education Commission [MHEC] Code of Maryland Regulations (13B.02.02) provides guidelines regarding requirements for second degree students and indicates that such students have met general education credits expectations.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Helene Fuld School of Nursing offers the traditional BSN, an RN to BSN Completion Program, and a Master of Science in Nursing degree and Post-Master Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). As a master’s program student, a total of forty-eight to fifty-one (48-51) credits will be required to earn a Master’s Degree in Nursing. As a post-master’s student, a total of thirty-one (31) credits will be required to earn a certificate in the FNP program.
Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301.846.2400
http://www.frederick.edu/courses_and_programs/degree_hsnursing.aspx
Associate of Science in Nursing
Fall daytime clinicals:
To be included in the pool of applicants for admission to the clinical portion of the nursing program (the ADN Clinical Class), a student must apply by February 1st prior to the program start date. Applications are available in the Registration and Records Center, Nursing Office (L114) and on the college web site.
Spring evening/weekend clinicals:
To be included in the pool of applicants for admission to the clinical portion of the nursing program (the ADN Clinical Class), a student must apply by September 15th prior to the program start date. Applications are available in the Registration and Records Center, Nursing Office (L114) and on the college web site (www.frederick.edu/nursing).
LPN
To be included in the pool of applicants for admission to the clinical portion of the practical nursing program (the PN Clinical Class), a student must apply by February 1st prior to the program start date. Applications are available in the Registration and Records Center, Nursing Office (L114) and on the college web site.
LPN-RN
The number of seats available for this program varies each year, and admission is competitive, even for graduates of FCC's LPN program. Graduates of FCC's LPN Certificate program are exempt from the summer Transition courses if they are accepted to start clinicals within two years of completing the LPN Certificate.
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742
240-500-2000
http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/academics/divisions/nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
Hagerstown Community College’s Division of Nursing prepares students to meet the needs of an increasingly globalized and diverse world in healthcare. Programs in this division integrate scientific knowledge with the fine art of caring and teach students high-level technical skills and critical thinking in order to allow them to skillfully administer the best possible nursing care to their patients upon program completion.
LPN-RN
This program is for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wish to complete a registered nursing program with an associate of science degree. The nursing program is a Maryland State Board of Nursing approved program designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and understanding necessary to function effectively in all areas of professional nursing. Graduates of the nursing program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
LPN
For students who wish to complete a certificate program in practical nursing. The nursing program is approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The nursing program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and understanding necessary to function effectively in all areas of practical nursing. Graduates of the nursing program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
443-412-2000
http://www.harford.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate of Sciences Degree Nursing Program prepares students for the licensure examination for registered nurses. The course of study includes both theory presentation and supervised clinical laboratory experience at affiliating health care agencies. Students are provided the opportunity to master the basic competencies necessary to practice as registered nurses. Graduates of the Associate of Sciences Degree Nursing Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program also provides opportunities to plan for career mobility through courses that articulate with selected baccalaureate nursing programs in the state of Maryland. This program offers daytime theory sections. Day and evening clinical sections are required. Admission to the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing is determined by the Maryland Board of Nursing. By law, the Maryland Board of Nursing may deny licensure for a variety of reasons which may include conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude, if the nature of the offense bears directly on the fitness of the person to practice nursing.
LPN-RN
This course facilitates the transition of licensed practical nurses into the Associate of Sciences in Nursing Degree Program at Harford Community College. Applicants must meet all admission requirements for Harford Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program’s LPN to RN transition course and have successfully completed the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Acceptance into this course does not guarantee admission into the Nursing Program. The LPN to RN transition course may be taken only one time. The candidate who is unsuccessful with the LPN to RN transition course may apply for regular admission into the first semester of the Nursing Program.
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, Maryland 21044
443-518-1000
http://www.howardcc.edu/admissions/apply/alliedhealth/nursing.html
Associate of Arts in Nursing
Howard Community College's associate of arts degree in nursing is designed to prepare new graduates to assume careers as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Completion of the program and recommendation by the director of nursing entitles graduates to be considered for admission to the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The associate of arts degree in nursing articulates into Maryland public colleges and universities with bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) programs. This provides an exceptional opportunity for students interested in entering the nursing field as soon as possible who also have the goal of furthering their education and professional advancement.
Accelerated RN AA Degree
The clinical component of the Accelerated RN Program begins during the summer and lasts 13 months. This is a full-time daytime only program that requires a significant time commitment.
LPN-RN
Admission to the transitional nursing course in the Pathways program will be available in Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Please see an academic advisor to determine your semester of eligibility.
LPN
The primary responsibilities of licensed practical nurses in these settings encompass basic patient care, such as taking vital signs, preparing and administering treatments and medications including injections, assisting patients with hygienic care, and providing comfort and psychological support to patients. The clinical component of the LPN program begins in the fall semester for both the day and evening/weekend options, and lasts 11 months.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
525 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-955-4766
http://son.jhmi.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The power of choice defines the very best of career education. If you have already earned a bachelor's degree, you are familiar with your unique learning style, professional goals, and scheduling needs. The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing offers you four program options that can accelerate your track to nursing practice, continue your studies through a master's program, or provide you clinical experience as you work toward advanced practice nursing.
Accelerated Summer Entry BSN
The 13-month Summer-Entry Accelerated Program is for highly motivated students who already have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are interested in a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing.
Accelerated Fall Entry BSN
The 17-month Fall-Entry Accelerated Program is for students who hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline and want to begin their nursing career full-time, but with the flexibility of a longer course of study. The four-semester program, which begins each fall and concludes in December of the following year, features a four-week intersession that meets the interests of Returned Peace Corp Volunteers and former Americorps and Teach for America volunteers.
BS-MSN
For highly motivated students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the BS to MSN option at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing offers the best of both degrees. This flexible, individualized program of study ensures that you develop the breadth of knowledge, as well as the analytic and practical skills, sought by private and public sector employers—in the same amount of time, if not less, than receiving only a master’s degree.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares nurse experts in advanced practice and/or management for leadership in professional nursing practice and patient-centered healthcare delivery. The program broadens the perspective of students by requ
Montgomery College
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
240-567-5000
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
A rewarding career as a Registered Nurse can be yours, and the path to that career begins by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) here, at Montgomery College's Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. With the country more health conscious than ever, the demand for Registered Nurses continues to increase. Our Nursing Program can start you on the path to a career as a Registered Nurse. Graduates of our two-year Associate Degree Program are qualified to take the examination to become licensed, registered nurses who are prepared to give competent nursing care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care settings. The college awards an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing upon completion of the Nursing Curriculum and Program.
Notre Dame of Maryland University
4701 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
410-435-0100
http://www.ndm.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our entry-level, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing is for non-nurses who wish to study in the Women's College. Students who are accepted into pre-nursing take general education and science courses in their first and second years. During the second year, students apply to become nursing majors and study in the School of Nursing, Women's College division during their junior and senior years.
RN-BSN
Notre Dame’s Nursing Program is a truly accelerated RN-BSN program, offering most RNs the opportunity to take every class they need, including the sciences and the liberal arts, in an accelerated format. Students begin their program of study with an upper-level nursing course designed to hone the skills that are essential to academic success. The remaining seven nursing courses are spaced throughout the three-year baccalaureate program. Nursing majors must complete a minimum of 120 credits and all University and nursing department requirements to earn the Bachelor of Science degree. The required credits include 24 general education credits, 6 elective credits, 31 credits of department requirements, 30 upper-level nursing credits per the Maryland RN-BSN Articulation Agreement, and 29 upper-level nursing credits earned at Notre Dame.
Master of Science in Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University offers an Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing. Accelerated programs with concentrations in Leadership in Nursing Education and Leadership in Nursing Administration. Join your peers in a cohort that meets to study together once a week on the same day, at the same time and at the same cost throughout the program.
Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Road
Largo, Maryland 20774-2199
301-336-6000
http://academic.pgcc.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The most economical way to be educated as an RN is through the two-year Nursing (RN) Program. Graduates of Prince George's Community College’s RN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Close to 90 percent of Prince George's Community College’s RN graduates pass NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. Successful completion of the exam is required to practice nursing.
LPN
Graduates of Prince George's Community College’s LPN program earn a certificate and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). In recent years, one hundred percent (100%) of Prince George's Community College’s PN graduates have passed the NCLEX-PN on the first attempt. Successful completion of the exam is required to practice nursing.
Salisbury University
Devilbiss Hall 235
1101 Camden Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6401
http://www.salisbury.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Traditional BS in Nursing for 1st BS degree seekers who wish to become registered nurses (RN). In this four year program, the first two years focus on general education and supporting courses that provide the foundation for a liberal education as well as the nursing major. These courses are offered by departments within the University or students may transfer approved, comparable courses from other educational institutions. The nursing component of the curriculum is four semesters in length. Courses in the theoretical basis of nursing practice with a wide variety of related clinical laboratory experiences are designed in collaboration with health care delivery institutions and other health related agencies in the area.
2nd Degree BSN
2nd Degree BS in Nursing for those with a bachelor's degree in another field who wish to make a career change. The curriculum, acknowledging the education, career and life experiences of the individual requires fewer pre-requisites for the nursing courses than the basic baccalaureate nursing program of study. Students may complete the second bachelor's degree in three smesters of full-time study.
RN-BSN
RN to BS for Registered Nurses (RNs) for those who already hold a resident state or compact state license as a RN. The students typically have a previous Associates Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing, and may or may not hold a Bachelor's Degree in a non-nursing field. Depending on the individual's academic coursework, the RN to BS may be completed in two years of part-time study.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Department of Nursing also offers three graduate level tracks to a Master of Science in nursing: one for Family Nurse Practitioner, a second for Clinical Nurse Educator, and a third for Health Care Leadership. A Registered Nurse without a BS in nursing degree can also elect the RN-to-MS option and move directly through undergraduate courses into one of 2 tracks without stopping to complete the BS degree.
Towson University
Department of Nursing
Linthicum Hall, Room 301
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
410-704-2067
http://www.towson.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The university requires a minimum of 120 units for graduation. However, established departmental requirements must also be completed for graduation with a nursing major. This necessitates completion of more than 120 units for most students enrolled in the department. Admission to the major is contingent upon the student being screened and admission being offered to the applicant by the department. The screening process takes place during the term prior to the student's anticipated enrollment in the first nursing course.
RN-BSN
The Department of Nursing participates in a statewide RN articulation model. No more than half of the baccalaureate degree, with a maximum of 60 non-nursing units will be accepted at Towson from a community college. Nursing units will not be transferred. However, individuals with an active unencumbered Maryland or compact RN license articulating to the baccalaureate level are awarded a minimum of 30 upper-division nursing units in the program.
Master of Science in Nursing
The master’s program is designed for students who hold bachelor’s degrees in nursing, are licensed as registered nurses or eligible for licensing in the state of Maryland. The program serves the needs of both part-time and full-time students. Most courses are offered on weekday evenings to allow professionals to balance the demands of work and school.
Wor-Wic Community College
Wor-Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-334-2800
http://www.worwic.edu/Academics/Programs/Nursing.aspx
Associate of Science in Nursing
The associate of science degree program is a registered nursing education program for those with a practical nursing education. This program is designed to prepare graduates for jobs as registered nurses (RNs). Graduates who pass the examination in Maryland for licensure as RNs can give nursing care in a variety of settings, where they may also provide direction to others in the technical aspects of nursing. The associate of science degree program builds on the foundation of the practical nursing program. This program is approved as part of Maryland's statewide RN to BSN articulation agreement. Graduates are granted up to 70 credit hours of direct transfer credit for their Wor-Wic course work when they enroll in one of the BSN programs in the University of Maryland system.
LPN
The certificate program in practical nursing is designed to prepare graduates for jobs as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Graduates who pass the examination in Maryland for licensure as LPNs can give nursing care under the direction of other health care providers in a variety of settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. This program is approved as part of Maryland's statewide LPN to ADN articulation agreement. The certificate program is based on concepts from the physical, biological and social sciences.