Academic Programs

Nursing

Award: Associate of Science
Number of credits required: 70
Locations: La Plata Campus (LAPL) Prince Frederick Campus (PRIN) Leonardtown Campus (LEON)
Offered: Days And Evenings
Contact: Department Liason, 301-934-7534

Description:

The associate degree nurse (ADN-RN) is prepared to use the nursing process to provide nursing care that promotes the achievement of optimal health outcomes. Students learn the principles and practices of nursing through independent and Web-enhanced study, lectures, demonstrations, and skill practice in the nursing lab. They participate in clinical practica off campus in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of nursing instructors. Program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities exist in acute care, long term care and a variety of community-based health care agencies. The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Accreditation information regarding the nursing program may be obtained from the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; (212) 363-5555 or (800) 669-1656.

This is a competitive admission program.Admission and progression in this program requires that a grade of C or better be earned in all coursework.

This program has been designated as a Health Manpower Shortage program. For more information, contact the Admissions Department.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 52.

Required Courses:

Take HTH-1030 NUR-1015 NUR-1115 NUR-1115L NUR-1215 NUR-1215L NUR-2115 NUR-2115L NUR-2215 NUR-2215L NUR-2315 NUR-2315L NUR-2415 NUR-2415L BIO-2070 BIO-2070L BIO-2080 BIO-2080L BIO-2010 BIO-2010L ENG-1010 SOC-1010 PSY-1010 , minimum grade C

Communications:

Take 3 credits from COM-1010 COM-1250 COM-1350 COM-1450 , minimum grade C

Mathematics:

Take 3 credits from any General Education course listing, minimum grade C

Arts/Humanities:

Take any two 3 credit courses from the General Education course listing from two different disciplines, minimum grade C

Last Update: October 1, 2008