Nursing, Registered Nurse, A.S.

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Program Director: Dr. Nancy Perry · Phone: 410-386-8231 · Email: nperry@carrollcc.edu

Prepares students for the national licensure examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Concept-based curriculum that is current with best practices in healthcare and focused on safety. Strong connection with employers to meet healthcare needs of the community. Faculty are dedicated to helping students achieve academic success. Patient experiences begin immediately in healthcare facilities, during simulations, and with actors portraying patients, and continue throughout the program. A one-to-one practicum experience working with an RN allows application of classroom knowledge in a real-world environment. Regional healthcare facilities are used for clinical experiences.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Degree Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence: (Total Credits: 70)

Fall

Pre-clinical Requirements:

ENGL 101 - College Writing 1 (Fall, Spring and Summer) #
MATH 115 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (Fall, Spring and Summer) #
BIOL 101 - Fundamentals of Biology 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) # =
PSYC 101 - General Psychology #

Spring

Pre-clinical Requirements:

BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) * #
Arts and Humanities General Education
(ENGL 102 , ENGL 211 , ENGL 212 or ENGL 240 required)
PSYC 211 - Human Development Through the Life Span (offered all terms) #
Arts and Humanities General Education

Fall

Pre-clinical Requirements:

BIOL 211 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) * #
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology # - Diversity
BIOL 215 - Microbiology (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) * #

Fall

Clinical Requirements:

NURS 131 - Health Assessment (Fall & Summer Only) #
NURS 132 - Medication Administration (Fall & Summer Only) #
NURS 133 - Nursing Concepts 1 (Fall Term Only) #

Spring

Clinical Requirements:

NURS 140 - Nursing Concepts 2 (Spring Term Only) #

Fall

Clinical Requirements:

NURS 233 - Nursing Concepts 3 (Fall term) #

Spring

Clinical Requirements:

NURS 242 - Nursing Concepts 4 (Spring Term) #

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Use the nursing process to optimize client health.
Assimilate into the profession of nursing.
Provide patient-centered care.
Engage in evidence-based practice.

Student Notices

* Within 5 years of the first clinical course

= Within 5 years of BIOL 210 and BIOL 215

# Must have a minimum grade of C

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses in the nursing program. Science courses must be completed within 5 years of entering clinical courses. This program admits students selectively; see admissions procedures and requirements. Minimum entrance GPA is 2.500.

This plan of study prepares students for the natioal licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN).

Diversity requirement: take SOC 101 .

Licensed Practical Nurses, Paramedics, and Military Medics are able to complete the Associate Degree Nursing Program after fulfillment of the application requirements. Admission requirements include: with an active, unencumbered Maryland (or compact state) practical nursing license (for LPNs); Current State certification as a paramedic and National Board of Registry certification (NREMT) and a graduate of a program accredited by either CCAHEP or a state EMS Board (for Paramedics); or Medic/Corpsman with at least one year of experience (for Military Medics). All students will need to complete NURS-131, NURS-132 and NURS-203 in the summer before beginning the program of study. After successful completion of these courses with a minimum grade of C, students will be awarded nine articulated credits toward the first year of the program. Minimum entrance GPA is 2.500.

Practical Nursing Graduates from Carroll Community College who return within 2 years of completion with an active Maryland unencumbered practical nursing license, fulfillment of the degree requirements, and successful score at the end of the first year HESI exam will not be required to complete any additional courses. Graduates with an active Maryland unencumbered practical nursing license and fulfillment of the degree requirements, who return after more than 2 years after degree completion, will need to successfully complete NURS-203 the summer before they begin the program of study. Minimum entrance GPA is 2.500.

This is a designated Maryland Health Manpower Shortage Program. Students who are Maryland residents may attend Health Manpower Shortage Programs at any Maryland public community college at the in-county tuition and fees rate for that institution. Only program courses are eligible for the discount. A complete listing is available at mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Documents/acadaff/HWSPList.pdf.