Department of Nursing and Allied Health Technology
NURSING
Nursing is one of the great caring professions. Enroll in one of CSM's nursing programs and start your career caring directly for patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Program: Nursing Associate of Science
The associate degree nurse (ADN-RN) functions as a direct care-giver, planning and implementing comprehensive care. The associate degree nursing program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (www.nlnac.org). This is a competitive admissions program.
Program Description & Courses
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*Note: This is the most up-to-date information available and may not be the same as the printed Academic Catalog.
Specific admissions requirements
This is a competitive admissions program.
See the list of Nursing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). It is the student's responsibility to contact the appropriate CSM advisor to receive the petition packet (17 KB). Upon completion of the packet, it is the student's responsibility to deliver the packet to the CSM Nursing and Health Technology Advisor.
Students are required to provide proof of immunization status, a completed health form, and a criminal background check at the student's expense. Students may be required to provide proof of health insurance and a negative drug screen at the request of agencies and at the student's expense.
Professional organization resources and certification information
Graduates of the Associate Degree Program are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After completing the Nursing Associate of Science degree, they are urged to continue their studies to earn a bachelor of science in nursing. One option is through CSM's partnership with Villa Julie College.
Designated Health Manpower Shortage Program
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at CSM has been designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program. The Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has determined certain health occupations in the state to be in short supply. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has designated educational programs that correspond to these health occupations to be eligible for the Health Manpower Shortage Program. This means that Maryland residents living outside Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties who are entering this program, are eligible for in-county tuition rates. Some restrictions apply. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.
An Alternative
Program: Pre-Nursing Associate of Arts
This program is designed for students who wish to take credits at CSM and then transfer to a baccalaureate program and major in nursing. While earning the associate of arts degree at CSM, students study the sciences and other general education courses required for transfer. Nursing courses are then taken in the junior and senior years after they have transferred to a baccalaureate-nursing program. Students are responsible to confirm program admissions and transfer requirements.
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