Prospective students need to be aware that nursing involves contact with communicable diseases. All students entering nursing programs must meet the following health requirements:

• Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association Health Care Provider Course)and a Physical exam
• TB Test (PPD) 2-step initial screening and 1-step thereafter
• Tetanus or DR (must be within 10 years)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubeola vaccines and titers
• Varicella vaccine and titer
• Hepatitis B, 3 vaccinations plus a titer or a written waiver
• Yearly influenza

BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN

In accordance with the policies of many of our clinical facilities as well as in compliance with the recommendations of the National Council, State Boards of Nursing and the Maryland Board of Nursing, Frederick Community College’s Nursing Program requires all nursing students to have a criminal background check and drug screening. This background check and drug screening will be completed PRIOR to full admittance to the program and may be repeated during the program as deemed necessary.

All students must be successfully cleared via this background check and drug screening to be admitted to the clinical facilities. If a student is not successfully cleared, the student may not enter the clinical setting and, therefore, will be unable to meet the Nursing Program’s requirements.

If, during the program, a student tests positive for an illegal or un‐prescribed drug, the student will be immediately terminated from the program.

The Maryland Board of Nursing prohibits nursing students from taking care of clients if the student compromises client safety. In accordance with this law, the instructor is obliged to dismiss students from a unit if a condition exists which compromises client safety, such as fatigue, substance abuse, physical illness, emotional instability, or inadequate preparation for clinical experience. Any student who is under the influence of any chemical substance (drugs or alcohol) may be terminated from the nursing program. All students are required to undergo drug screening and background checks.

Program applicants are advised that the Maryland Board of Nursing as well as other State Boards of Nursing may deny licensure to any individual they deem to be unsuitable for the practice of nursing. Examples include, but are not limited to, falsifying application information, habitual intoxication and/or narcotic addiction, convictions or “nolo contendere” pleas for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude, whether or not appears of other proceedings are pending or in progress (Maryland Nurse Practice Act).

 

 

UNIFORMS

Uniforms are required for clinical learning experiences. All students must wear the official school uniform.

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science and English. The TEAS is used as a part of the admissions process in most Nursing programs across the nation. The minimum scores to be accepted into FCC nursing programs have been determined by a committee of Nursing educators and assessment specialists and supported by peer‐reviewed evidence.

Students who wish to apply for admission to FCC's Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program (including LPN‐RN applicants) or Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate program must take the TEAS before the admission deadline for the respective program. If a student does not complete the TEAS test, their application will not be evaluated.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about the TEAS

 

WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THE TEAS?

• Students must register for and take the TEAS test prior to their appropriate application deadline. Applicants must complete the TEAS prior to submitting their application to the program, and applicants must earn a score that qualifies their application for consideration by the nursing program (see “SCORE” information below).
• It is recommended that students take the TEAS 2- to 3-months prior to the application deadline. The TEAS must be completed prior to the application deadline.

 

WHEN IS THE TEAS OFFERED?

• Please refer to the ATI website for testing dates and locations.
• Students must complete the TEAS before the application deadline of February 1st.
• Follow the Registration Instructions below to see more details about test dates and times.

 

WHAT WILL I NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE TEAS?

• Students will need their FCC ID number, a credit card, internet‐access, and an e‐mail address to complete the online registration.
• The application online can be on the ATI website and the applicant will need to create an account. It is important to remember the username and password, as it is needed to access the TEAS on test day.

 

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEAS:

• Register and pay for the TEAS test on the ATI website.
• On the right, above the log‐in fields, click on the link and follow the instructions to “Create an Account with ATI.”
• Continue on the website for choosing the institution where the exam will be taken.
• Drop down menus will appear. Select "Maryland" in the state field and "Frederick" in the city field and click the "NEXT" button.
• You should then see the upcoming dates the TEAS will be offered here at FCC. Click the "Register" link next to the date on which you wish to take the TEAS.
• A summary will appear and the applicant can verify the order is correct, then continue and pay for the TEAS appointment with a credit card.
• When prompted, choose "ADN" for the Associate’s Degree in Nursing or RN program. Ignore any other option that may appear.

 

WHERE SHOULD I GO ON MY SCHEDULED TEST DATE?

Tests are held on the main campus at the FCC Testing Center, L‐104. Nursing applicants should report to the reception desk in L‐104 15‐minutes before the scheduled appointment. If unfamiliar with the campus, please call 301‐846‐2522 for further directions or to have concerns addressed prior to arriving on campus.

 

 

HOW LONG DOES THE TEST TAKE?

Nursing applicants should allow four (4) hours to take the test. Please arrive early, as tests will start promptly at the scheduled times. Nursing applicants will not be allowed to test upon late arrival, and will forfeit testing fees. Nursing applicants are able to reschedule by following the Registration Instructions listed above.

 

 

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE TEST?

Nursing applicants must arrive to the Testing Center with a valid Photo ID with signature (US Government or US State issued ID such as a driver’s license), FCC student ID number, and a copy of your ATI e‐mail confirmation as proof of payment. No other items, such as cell phones or food/drink, are permitted. Writing materials will be provided by the FCC Testing Center for calculations. Calculators are not allowed during the TEAS test.

 

 

HOW MUCH DOES THE TEST COST?

The cost of the test is $80.00. Students are required to pre‐pay and pre‐register for the TEAS test (see registration instructions above). Payment is made online at the time of registration and can be made by credit or bank card. Non‐FCC students applying to other programs must pay an additional $30 upon arriving at the Testing Center for their appointment. The FCC Testing Center accepts cash, check made payable to FCC, and credit or bank cards.

 

 

WHAT IF I'VE ALREADY TAKEN THE TEAS AT ANOTHER SCHOOL?

• TEAS scores that qualify an application for review (see “SCORE” FAQs) and that are less than two years old at the application deadline are valid and can be submitted with the application to the nursing program. Nursing applicants must log into the ATI website and request that a copy of previous scores be sent to the FCC Testing Center. FCC Testing Center contact information is available on the . Nursing applicants are responsible for indicating on the application that scores from another institution will be sent to FCC.
• TEAS 3.0 or TEAS 4.0 scores are not valid for admission to the three nursing programs at FCC.
• If TEAS scores are more than 2 years old from the application deadline, the test must be taken again.

 

HOW CAN I STUDY FOR THE TEAS?

• ATI offers a study manual and two practice assessments for the TEAS. These study materials can be found on the ATI website. For information about study materials, click on "ATI Product Solutions" and "Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)."
• Students may also visit the FCC Bookstore to purchase TEAS study materials.
• Copies of the ATI Official study manual are available on reserve in the FCC Library L‐200. These copies cannot be checked out of the library and students should refrain from marking up the manuals.
• There are other websites that offer TEAS prep material. (Simply search online for "TEAS test prep" or "TEAS practice questions").
• In general, first‐year level classes at FCC should also be good preparation for the TEAS. The Science portion of the TEAS does require some knowledge of general cell biology, basic chemistry, and topics covered in Anatomy & Physiology.

 

HOW OFTEN CAN I TAKE THE TEAS?

• Students can only take the TEAS twice during each admissions cycle. There is an admission cycle in the fall and spring semester each Academic Year. Please consult the Nursing Department website for application due dates.
• Tests must be paid for each time it is taken. It is possible for a nursing applicant to take the TEAS twice in each testing window, as long as the applicant schedules an appointment for one of the days offered in the beginning of the testing window dates.
• Students can only take the TEAS once during any 30‐day period. Students who wish to take the TEAS a second time must wait at least 30 days after the first attempt.

 

SCORES

Applicants who have earned both a minimum overall score in the proficient range and a minimum reading score of 69% on the same TEAS test will be considered for admission.

 

 

WHAT DO I DO ONCE I HAVE MY TEAS SCORES?

• When scores meet the minimum requirements: A copy of the results must be submitted to the FCC Testing Center. When taking TEAS at the FCC Testing Center, students will receive a printed copy of their scores soon after completion of the test. Nursing applicants may request a personal copy of the results. These will be verified with ATI once your score becomes official. If the TEAS was taken somewhere other than FCC, students must request an official copy of their scores from ATI. ATI charges $27 for a transcript request and can be paid by credit or bank card. Visit the ATI website and log in. Students need to attach exam results to the nursing clinical application.
• When scores DO NOT meet the minimum requirements: Nursing applicants will not be considered for admission to any of the three nursing programs. Review materials are available for studying and applicants may retake the TEAS at least 30 days after their previous attempt. See below for information about studying for and retaking the TEAS.
• How do I report my score? If the TEAS exam is taken at FCC, the student will print out 2 copies of the results. One copy is for the student, the other copy is for the Testing Center. At the end of the application process, the Testing Center will forward all test results to the nursing department.

 

If the TEAS exam is taken at a location other than FCC, the student is responsible for attaching a copy of their results to their nursing application.

 

Other FAQs

Answers to additional questions can be found in the Nursing Program Requirement Brochure.

 

 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

Enrollment in the clinical portion of the associate degree nursing (ADN) program and the practical nursing (PN) certificate is limited by the availability of staff and facilities. To be considered for admission, students must:

 

1. Complete and submit an application for admission and provide proof of residency.
2. Complete and submit a separate application for the ADN program or the PN certificate program to the Department of Nursing by February 1st preceding the expected the fall semester entrance and September 15th for the expected spring semester entrance. Applications are available online on Nursing Program Homepage.
3. Residents of Frederick County are given priority consideration for admission.
4. Register and complete the TEAS before application deadline. Information on TEAS may be found here.
5. Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities to the Welcome Center by the deadline.
6. Complete FCC’s assessment testing unless otherwise exempted.
7. Arrange for an appointment with an academic advisor or the allied health and nursing advisor (recommended).

 

To be included in the pool of applicants for admission to the clinical portion of the nursing program (ADN), students must complete all required prerequisite coursework, and BI103, BI 104, and BI 120 by the end of the semester in which they are applying and send all official college transcripts from other colleges and universities to the Welcome Center by the deadline.

 

 

FCC nursing programs have prerequisite courses for all students. For the RN program, students should complete all developmental courses (see next section) and the following college‐ level courses before being admitted into clinicals:

 

• BI103 ‐ Anatomy & Physiology I
• BI104 ‐ Anatomy & Physiology II
• BI120 ‐ Microbiology for Allied Health

These additional courses must be completed prior to graduation. It is highly advised that they be completed prior to entering the clinical component.

• EN101 ‐ English Composition I
• PS101 ‐ General Psychology
  ED/PS208 ‐ Human Growth & Development
• SO101 ‐ Introduction to Sociology
• CMSP103 or CMSP105 or CMSP107 ‐ Communications Elective
• General Education: Math Elective
• General Education: Humanities Elective
• General Education: Arts Elective
• Any PE or Health course (PE 108 or HE102 are recommended)

 

 

CLINICALS

The nursing program offers a day and an evening/weekend option. To ensure appropriate and adequate clinical experiences, clinical rotations can be scheduled at any time based on clinical agency availability and may not be limited to the option selected. When applying to the nursing program, students should be prepared for all possible clinical schedules available for their designated course(s) each semester. Please note: Nursing clinical classes begin during the fall semester for the Day Option and spring semester for the Evening Weekend Option.

 

 

Application for Nursing Clinicals

Applications for both the Day and Evening Options can be found on the Nursing Program webpage on the FCC web site. Applications may be submitted to the Nursing Department Office (L‐114). Applications are not accepted via fax or email.

For both the LPN and the RN Day Option, the clinical class application deadline is February 1. The Evening Weekend Option of the RN program application deadline is September 15th prior to the January start date. Admission into the nursing programs is competitive and selective and based on a point system.

 

 

Point System

A point system is used to select candidates for admission to the clinical portion of FCC nursing programs (ADN and LPN‐to‐ADN Transition). Each program has its own separate pool of applicants, and students may apply only to one program in any given semester. Points are assigned for non‐clinical courses completed, residency, a math aptitude test, cumulative grade point average (GPA) and grades in the prerequisite science courses. Any nonscience course(s) being repeated must be completed by the end of the January term in order to count in the GPA calculation for the day option or summer session for the evening/weekend option. If a student is completing a prerequisite science course during the application semester, the midterm course grade will be applied to the point scale (including transfer courses). Students will be allowed to repeat any prerequisite science course one time only, including withdrawals, audits, and transfer credits. Repeats before fall 2012 are not counted in the repeat limit. All science prerequisites must be completed within five years of application.

The students with the highest point total will be conditionally accepted into the ADN program. Students with equal point totals will be ordered by GPA from highest to lowest. If an accepted student declines his/her seat in the program or fails to meet the spring or summer course requirements, the next eligible student with the highest score is offered admission to the program.

Once grades have been posted in May for day option and January for evening/weekend option, transcripts for those accepted conditionally will again be evaluated. Any student who dropped a course or failed to earn a “C” or better will be re‐evaluated. If, after re‐evaluation, a student’s new point total falls below the cut‐off score for the ADN program, he/she will not be eligible for admittance into the program and the next qualified candidate will be admitted.

Students not gaining admittance to the ADN program and wishing to be considered for the next entering class must re‐apply and will compete within the general applicant pool. A student who fails NU 101 and wants to return to the program will be offered the opportunity to join the pool of applicants for the following year.

 

 

Criteria for Admission to the ADN Clinical Class

NOTE: BI103/104/120 may each be repeated only once, including withdrawals, audits, and transfer credits. Students repeating any of these courses more than the allowed number of attempts will not be awarded any points for the applicable course, regardless of grades earned. All sciences must be completed with a grade of C or better within 5 years of the application deadline.

 

Associate Degree Nursing Admissions Criteria	Possible Points
BI103 (Anatomy & Physiology I)
Grade of A	8 Points
Grade of B	7 Points
Grade of C	6 Points
Midterm grades are counted for courses in progress
Course must have been completed within 5 years of the application deadline.
BI104 (Anatomy & Physiology II)
Grade of A	8 Points
Grade of B	7 Points
Grade of C	6 Points
Midterm grades are counted for courses in progress
Course must have been completed within 5 years of the application deadline.
BI120 or BI203 (Microbiology)
Grade of A	8 Points
Grade of B	7 Points
Grade of C	6 Points
Midterm grades are counted for courses in progress
Course must have been completed within 5 years of the application deadline.
Math Aptitude Test
95% or higher	2 points
90%	1 point
Cumulative GPA (including transfer credits)
3.5 or higher	2 points
3.0 ‐ 3.49	1 point

 

 

LPN to RN

LPNs with an active unencumbered Maryland LPN license who did not graduate form FCC may enter the second year of the Associate Degree Program after completion of the LPN Transition summer program.

 

 

Transition from RN to BSN

A new state wide RN to BSN articulation model became effective September of 2003. This model allows students to transfer 70 non‐nursing credits from a community college. Nursing credits 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 credits in the program they are entering. All Maryland state 4‐year colleges and universities and many Maryland private college and universities offering RN programs adhere to this articulation agreement.

For more information, contact Allied Health and Nursing Advisor Jennifer McAninley at 240.629.7935 or Director of Nursing Education Vanessa Lovato at 301.846.2607.

 

 

Clinical Locations

Frederick Community College Nursing students currently complete clinical experiences at the following sites. Clinical sites may vary from semester to semester.

• Ballenger Creek Center ‐ Buckingham's Choice
• Carroll Hospital
• Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center
• Frederick Memorial Hospital
• Glade Valley Nursing Home
• Med‐Star Montgomery Medical Center
• Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

 

 

Math Testing: Applying for Admissions

 

Admission to Clinicals

Students applying to the clinical portion of the nursing program, should take the Math Aptitude Test as part of the admission criteria. The Math Aptitude Test is scheduled AFTER  the nursing application deadline.

 

Math Aptitude Test

If you are applying to the clinical portion of the nursing program, the Math Aptitude Test is one of the criteria used for admission. Students applying for clinicals must contact the Testing Center by calling(301.846.2522) in advance to schedule an appointment to take this test. Testing is held in February for fall ADN admission, May for Transition Program and September for spring ADN admission.

The test can only be taken once per admission cycle and points are earned based on the results. Currently, 2 points are earned for a score of 95‐100% and 1 point is earned for a score of 90%. No points are earned for less than 90%. Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab for information on the points. Please refer here for the “Transition Program for LPNs, Paramedics, and Veterans.”

 

Here is a Practice Test to help you prepare.

 

1. On the Blackboard website, click “Community Resources” tab after log in
   • Current FCC students log in with username and password
   • Non‐FCC students log in with generic username: nursingstudent1 and password: fcc1234
2. Continue to “Organizational Catalog” and click “Nursing Program”
3. Select “Nursing Program Math Aptitude Test: Applying for Admission” and click the drop‐down box (“˅”) located to the left
4. Click “Enroll”
5. Click “Submit” to complete the self‐enrollment, then click “OK”
6. Click “Practice Test” to begin

 

Test Schedule (see below)

If you are applying to the clinical portion of the nursing program, the Math Aptitude Test is one of the criteria used for admission. Students applying for clinicals must contact the Testing Center (301.846.2522) in advance to schedule an appointment to take this test. Testing is held in February for fall ADN admission, May for Transition Program and September for spring ADN admission.

The test can only be taken once per admission cycle and points are earned based on the results. Currently, 2 points are earned for a score of 95-100% and 1 point is earned for a score of 90%. No points are earned for less than 90%. Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab for information on the points. Please refer here for the Transition Program for LPNs, Paramedics, and Veterans.
 

 

Test Schedule

The Math Aptitude test for Summer 2019 Transition Program admission will be administered during the month of May 2019. Applicants must call the Testing Center at 301.846.2522 to schedule the test. You must bring a photo ID with you. Testing should take between 30-60 minutes to complete.

The dates/times are as followed:

Summer 2019 Transition Program Admission (call Testing Center for appointment after 4/15/19)

DAY	DATE	TIME
Monday	May 6, 2019	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday	May 7, 2019	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday	May 8, 2019	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday	May 9, 2019	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

The Math Aptitude test for Fall 2020 ADN admission will be administered during the months of February 2020. Applicants must call the Testing Center at 301.846.2522 to schedule the test. You must bring a photo ID with you. Testing should take between 30‐60 minutes to complete.

The dates/times are as followed:

Spring 2020 ADN Admission (call Testing Center for appointment after 9/3/19)

DAY	DATE	TIME
Monday	February 24, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday	February 25, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday	February 26, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday	February 27, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday	February 28, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday	February 29, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday	March 2, 2020	9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Math for Medication Safety Test: Clinical Students

 

Medication Safety is of the utmost concern as you pursue your goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Your math skills will assist you to be successful in the nursing program and your career.

 

 

The principles that will be tested include:

• Convert measurements within the metric system
• Calculate household measurements
• Convert household to metric measurements
• Calculate proportions
• Solve an algebraic formula/equation for x
• Solve multiplication and division problems with decimals
• Solve problems that include fractions
• Convert minutes to hours and calculate time (including international time)
• Solve word problems
• Perform normal rounding

The following conversions must be learned for best results:

 

1 fluid ounce = 30 milliliters	1 ounce = 28.35 grams	1 hour = 60 minutes
1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters	1 foot = 0.3048 meters	1 minute = 60 seconds
1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters	1 gram = 1000 milligrams	1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 cup = 240 milliliters

 

Clinical nursing students currently enrolled in courses with a NU designation, need to take the Math for Medication Safety test during the first week of each semester. First semester nursing students are encouraged to take NU 50 Preparation for Nursing during the January semester to complete this requirement.

 

Math for Medication Safety

Here is a Practice Test to help you prepare.

 

1. On the Blackboard website, click “Community Resources” tab after log in
   • Current FCC students log in with username and password
   • Non-FCC students log in with generic username: nursingstudent1 and password: fcc1234
2. Continue to “Organizational Catalog” and click “Nursing Program”
3. Select “Nursing Program Math for Medication Safety Test for Clinical Students” and click the drop-down box (“˅”) located to the left
4. Click “Enroll”
5. Click “Submit” to complete the self-enrollment, then click “OK”
6. Click “Practice Test” to begin

 

Test Schedule (see below)

Free Internet Links for Dosage Calculation Practice (see below)

All clinical nursing students enrolled in the Spring 2020 semester are required to pass the Math for Medication Safety Test with a 95% on or before February 3, 2020. If a student is unable to meet this expectation, the student will be unable to attend clinical and will receive an Unsatisfactory in Professional Behaviors and will meet with the Director of Nursing Education. It is in the student's best interest to take the test as soon as possible (avoid waiting until the last moment).

The Math for Medication Safety Test is a proctored online format. Only approved nursing calculators can be used during the test. Blank paper will be provided. If a student is unsuccessful on the first attempt, the online program will provide feedback for any missed questions. Clinical nursing students that did not receive a 95% or better on the first proctored attempt, will complete the practice test again for remediation, using their own Blackboard log in (do not use the generic account) In order to proceed with the second attempt, the student will obtain a score of 100% on the practice test, and email John Tuskan to indicate the remediation has occurred. The Testing Center will then be notified that you can take the 2nd attempt. There will no longer be a need to print and have the remediation signed by the nursing office. After two unsuccessful attempts, the student must complete a remediation packet. Students needing remediation should email Jane Menker for further information. Failure to succeed on the third attempt will result in the student's withdrawal from the program. Readmission to the program in a future semester is on a space available basis.

To prepare for this format, a practice test is available for your review. It is extremely important that you visit this site PRIOR to taking the Math for Medication Safety Test to gain familiarity with the format.

There will be 20 dosage calculation problems on each test. Content review should include:

 

1. Conversion between units of measure (metric and household)
2. IV flow rates and infusion times (including international time)
3. Interpreting drug labels and calculating dosage from the label information
4. Reconstitution of drugs from a powder including calculation of dose
5. Weight based dosage calculation

 

All tests will be given in the Testing Center. Students must call the Testing Center (301.846.2522) to schedule a date/time. Appointments will be accepted starting on December 1, 2019 for the Spring 2020 semester. The last test will be administered 30 minutes prior to the end of the session. Students will be required to show a picture ID and follow all Testing Center security procedures.

Any questions or concerns, please contact John Tuskan.

Test Schedule for the Spring 2020 Semester:

Only clinical nursing students enrolled in NU101, NU211, NU212, NU213, NU214, NU216, and NU 218. Students are required to call the Testing Center (301.846.2522) to schedule the test after November 30, 2019.
 

DAY	DATE	TIME
Monday	January 27, 2020	9:00am  -  5:30pm
Tuesday	January 28, 2020	9:00am  -  5:30pm
Wednesday	January 29, 2020	9:00am  -  5:30pm
Thursday	January 30, 2020	9:00am  -  5:30pm
Friday	January 31, 2020	9:00am  -  3:00pm
Monday	February 3, 2020	9:00am  -  5:30pm

 

Free Internet Links for Dosage Calculation Practice

1. Conversion between units of measure (metric and household)
2. IV flow rates and infusion times (including international time)
3. Interpreting drug labels and calculating dosage from the label information
4. Reconstitution of drugs from a powder including calculation of dose
5. Weight based dosage calculation

    

   DosageHelp.com
   
   Testandcalc.com
   
   Students can review content pertaining to the Math for Medication Safety test prior to attempting the test. A review of dosage calculations is available free on the intranet at the above sites. In addition, students should be able to calculate infusion times in hours/minutes and answer questions in international/military time.

    

    

 

 

 

 

Nursing Student Handbook

The Nursing Student Handbook will serve as a valuable reference guide for the nursing program. Successful completion of any of the nursing program will require many long hours of study and preparation. Please feel free to consult with a faculty member at any time.

Nursing Student Handbook

 

 

Pre Health Professions: Nursing Orientation & Information Session

Orientation and Information sessions for Nursing are offered monthly during the day and in the evening.  For additional information on the Associate Degree in Nursing or Transition-to-RN program, for details on the upcoming orientation and information session schedule and location, and to register for a session, click here.

 

RN Clinicals Information Sheet

 

Information Session for Transition Program

If you are an LPN, Paramedic, Air Force Technician, Army Medic, or Navy Corpsman interested in transitioning to Registered Nurse, check the college calendar (search term: "information session") for the next information session. Click here to register, or for additional information.

 

 

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
www.acenursing.org

View Certification of Accreditation

 

 

GRADUATION RATES

 

Eighty percent of students will complete the program in no more than 150% of the stated program length beginning with enrollment in the first nursing course.

 

Semester Admitted	Graduation in 150% of program length	Number of Students Starting Program	Number of Graduates	Program Completion Rate
Fall 2016	Spring 2019	41	34	83%

 

 

95% of graduates will be employed within 1 year of graduation.

 

	Employment Rate
Fall 2018 Graduates	100%
Spring 2019 Graduates	pending

 

 

Contacts

 

Vanessa Lovato
Director of Nursing Education
Phone: 301.846.2607
Email

 

Marie Lalor
Academic Office Manager, Nursing
Phone: 301.846.2524
Email

 

 

Nursing Department Organizational Chart

Nursing Organizational Chart