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Allegany College of Maryland / Nursing Department
(ADN):"The Nursing programs at Allegany College
offer a two-year career program that qualifies
a student to apply for an Associate in Science
degree and a one-year career program that
qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate
in Practical Nursing. Both programs are designed
to enable students to take the NCLEX (National
Council Licensing Examination) for Practical
or Registered Nursing and seek employment
at the program's completion." *****************************************************
Anne Arundel Community College / Nursing
School of Health Professions (ASN):"Our registered nursing program is accredited
by the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the Maryland
Board of Nursing (MBN). Anne Arundel Community
College's registered nursing graduates work
in Baltimore-Washington area hospitals including
the shock trauma unit, home health agencies,
long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
and with health departments as school nurses.
Graduates who live outside the region readily
find employment. Locally, starting salaries
for new graduates average more than $40,000
per year for full-time employment." *****************************************************
Baltimore City Community College / Department
of Nursing (ADN):"The Associate degree Nursing (ADN) Program
prepares itsgraduates to take the licensing
examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered
nurses in the State of Maryland. The ADN
Program is on the RN-to-BSN Validation List
which permits graduates to transfer without
loss of credit to any State of Maryland institution
to earn a BSN. The ADN program isaccredited
by the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission..." *****************************************************
Bowie State University / Department of Nursing
(BSN, MSN):"The faculty of the Department of Nursing
support the primary mission of Bowie State
University (BSU) as a comprehensive university
that provides quality academic programs at
the baccalaureate and master’s levels. The
uniqueness of the program is derived from
individualized student-teacher interactions,
acceptance of the learner’s personal and
professional developmental level, and open
communication that empowers the learner and
facilitates academic success. The nursing
curricula were developed and are implemented
based on the faculty’s beliefs about professional
nursing education and professional nursing
practice, the nature of the client system,
beliefs about health and the environment,
and the importance of meeting the needs of
underserved populations." *****************************************************
Cecil Community College / Nursing Department
ADN):"The R.N. program prepares graduates to function
as entry-level nurses by emphasizing educational
competencies within eight core components
of nursing practice: professional behaviors;
communication; assessment; clinical decision
making; caring interventions; teaching and
learning; collaboration; and managing care.
Graduates of the program are eligible to
take the National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN)." *****************************************************
Charles County Community College / Nursing
Program:"The Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed
to prepare registered nurses who administer
safe, patient-centered nursing care in beginning
staff nurse roles in hospitals, nursing homes,
clinics, doctor's offices, and other health
care facilities and home settings. Graduates
are awarded an Associate of Science degree
in nursing and are eligible to apply for
the Registered Nurse Licensing Examination.
Graduates are prepared for employment as
registered nurses immediately after graduation
and satisfactory completion of the State
Board of Nursing requirements for licensure."
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College of Notre Dame of Maryland / Department
of Nursing BSN):"For over 20 years, the department of nursing
has provided a quality program for RNs to
earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through
part-time study in the Weekend College. However,
beginning with the fall of 2003, RNs were
admitted to the redesigned nursing program
in Notre Dame's Accelerated College." *****************************************************
College of Southern Maryland / Nursing Dept.
(LPN, ADN):"CSM offers courses that prepare a student
for a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) through
its Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate
Degree Nursing (ADN) programs.Admission to
either of these programs requires approval
from the the Nursing Department. Completion
of the Practical Nursing (PN) program or
the Associate Degree Nursing program requirements
entitles a student to be considered for the
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
A passing score on the NCLEX results in licensure
as either an LPN or RN, depending on exam."
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Columbia Union College - Edyth T. James Department
of Nursing (BSN):"The baccalaureate curriculum has been designed
to develop professional competence in the
scholarly practice of nursing by combining
nursing courses with a broad base in the
humanities, social sciences, and natural
sciences. The program of study in nursing
offers interrelated theoretical and clinical
learning experiences." *****************************************************
Community College of Baltimore County / Nursing
Program (LPN, ADN):"The associate's degree Nursing Program is
a selective admission program and is offered
at the Catonsville and Essex campuses. Students
seeking admission to the Nursing program
must submit a specific program application
at the campus of interest. Students will
be ranked for program admission utilizing
specific selection criteria. A minimum of
14 credits (courses designated under admission
criteria) are required for entry into the
clinical segment; however, all science, humanities
and liberal arts requirements can be fulfilled
prior to entry into the four-semester sequence
of clinical nursing courses. Students are
encouraged to complete as many of the general
education (pre-clinical) requirements as
possible before enrolling in clinical nursing
courses. This is especially true when students
have limitations on the time they can devote
to study. Most students take three to four
years to complete the program." *****************************************************
Coppin State University / Helene Fuld School
of Nursing (BSN, MSN):"Graduates from our baccalaureate, RN to BSN
and masters programs (family nurse practitioner
and post-masters certificate) are prepared
to deliver culturally sensitive health care
to diverse populations within an urban environment
and to practice across multiple settings.
The curriculum reflects an emphasis on primary
health care, patient education, health promotion,
rehabilitation, and self care. The curriculum
is also reflective of the emphasis on case
management, health care policy and economics,
research methods, outcome measures, legislative
advocacy and management of data technology."
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Frederick Community College / Nursing Program
(LPN, ADN):"Frederick Community College's nursing programs
have an excellent regional reputation for
producing highly capable graduates whose
"pass rate" on the National Licensing
Exam is among the highest in the nation.
FCC's nursing graduates are heavily recruited,
often receiving multiple job offers. FCC
offers students several ways to prepare for
careers in the field: Certificate, Practical
Nursing A 43-credit 12-month program that
enables graduates to take the National Licensing
Exam for Practical Nursing. A.S., Nursing
A 70-credit associate in science degree program
approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing
which includes 33 credits in medical-surgical,
psychiatric/mental health, reproductive and
pediatric nursing coursework and clinical
experience in addition to 37 credtis of general
education requirements." *****************************************************
Hagerstown Community College / Nursing Program
(LPN to RN, AAS):"This is a career-oriented program leading
to an associate of science degree. The curriculum
is divided into several broad areas of study
and consists of lecture and clinical experiences.
Community facilities and agencies provide
settings for clinical practice. Emphasis
is on the use of the nursing process to meet
the needs of individuals, family members
and the community. Courses in general education
provide students with the scientific and
social background to function as effective
people, citizens and health care providers."
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Harford Community College / Division of Nursing
(LPN, ADN):"Harford Community College Nursing Division
offers a Practical Nurse program and an Associate
of Science Degree for Registered Nurses."
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Howard Community College Health Sciences
/ Nursing Division (ADN):"The Associate in Arts Degree Nursing Program
is designed to prepare beginning graduate
nurses to assume careers as registered nurses
in a variety of health care settings including
clinics, schools, hospitals, long-term care
facilities and business organizations. Included
in the curriculum is a combination of general
education and clinical nursing courses. The
Howard Community College Practical Nurse
Program ofered through a day or evening/weekend
scheduling option is designed to qualify
students to sit for the National Council
Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses
(NCLEX-PN)." *****************************************************
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
(BSN, MSN, PhD):"Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
offers options for those students who wish
to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with
a major in Nursing. First Degree Options:
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing,
RN to BS in Nursing - for current Registered
Nurses. Second Degree Options: Johns Hopkins
University School of Nursing offers options
to students who have completed a Bachelor’s
Degree in another field and now choose to
pursue a career in nursing." *****************************************************
Montgomery College / Takoma Park Campus /
Nursing Department (ASN):"The Montgomery College Nursing Program can
start you on the path to a rewarding career
as a registered nurse. Graduates of our two-year
Associate Degree Program are qualified to
take the examination to become licensed registered
nurses, prepared to give competent nursing
care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes,
and other health care settings."
Prince George's Community College / Department
of Nursing (ADN):"Prince George's Community College's Nursing
Program is one of the largest of the 14 associate
degree programs in Maryland. The program
was approved by the State Board of Nursing
in 1969 and accredited by the National League
of Nursing in 1976. The LPN to ADN Transition
Program began the summer of 1995. The LPN
Program began the fall of 1996 and is approved
by the Maryland Board of Nursing." *****************************************************
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