Nursing

The AS in Nursing degree program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The associate degree nurse 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, skills practice and simulation. They participate in clinical practica off campus in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of nursing instructors. Employment opportunities exist in acute care, long term care and a variety of community-based healthcare agencies.

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The Practical Nursing certificate program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The practical nurse (PN) is prepared to assist with 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, skills practice, and simulation. They participate in clinical practica off campus in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of nursing instructors. Employment opportunities exist in long-term care and a variety of community-based health care agencies.

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The LPN to ADN Transition Pathway prepares students to enter the 3^rd clinical semester of the AS in Nursing degree program. Consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing articulation model, Practical Nurses with an active unencumbered Maryland or compact LPN license are awarded a maximum of one year of nursing courses when articulating to the associate degree level, following successful completion of the program's transition courses.

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The Military Medic/Corpsman to ADN Transition Pathway prepares students to enter the 3^rd clinical semester of the AS in Nursing degree program. Students are required to successfully complete an online transition course through American Public University System (APUS) or a web hybrid transition course through CSM ​and a Military Medic/Corpsman clinical course at CSM prior to entry into the 3^rd semester of the AS in Nursing program. Students are awarded a maximum of one year of nursing courses based on review of military transcripts. 

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Admission Criteria (Technical Standards/Essential Functions): Student must be free of contagion and possess sufficient stamina and mental stability, with or without reasonable accommodations as may be required by law, to fulfill the requirements of the program and the customary requirements of the profession:

• Work for 8 - 12 hours performing physical tasks requiring sufficient strength and motor coordination without jeopardy to patient and student safety as, for example, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, turning
• Perform fine motor movements and be able to manipulate instruments and wide variety of equipment according to established procedure and standards of speed and accuracy.
• Establish and work toward goals in a consistently responsible, realistic manner.
• Have auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. (For example: communicate verbally, in an effective manner, with patients and other personnel)
• Have visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary for patient care. (For example: use a microscope, read and process patient related information like patient charts and requisitions, visually assess patient response to interventions)

Graduates' Success on Licensure Exam

​Graduates’ success on licensure exams is a significant benchmark for any nursing program. Graduates’ success is calculated by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) by the number of graduates who are successful on passing the NCLEX-RN on their first attempt.

Graduates' success on licensure exam (NCLEX-RN):

*Pass rates reported by Maryland Board of Nursing are calculated by the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) and combine partial results from two classes. Some takers from states outside of Maryland, may be absent from these results.

Graduate Satisfaction and Employment in Nursing

CSM nursing graduates have the opportunity to provide feedback to the nursing program 6-12 months after completion. Surveys are made available to graduates through email and graduates are encouraged to provide anonymous feedback regarding the nursing program. Results are calculated from those graduates who choose to participate.

Graduate satisfaction is calculated by the response to the following question: Please rate your overall satisfaction with your CSM program: Exceptional, Good, Adequate, Fair, Poor.

Employment in Nursing is calculated by the response to the following question:  Are you currently employed as a Registered Nurse? Yes or No.

Some graduates do not seek employment immediately upon graduation due to changing life circumstances, relocation, and/or entering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master in Science in Nursing (MSN) program upon completion of their Associate degree.

Program Completion is calculated at 150% stated program length (4 clinical semesters) for all students enrolled in initial nursing courses. The CSM ADN program offers flexible scheduling and the majority of students choose to attend part time, thus extending their program completion time.

Graduates' Success on Licensure Exam

Graduates’ success on licensure exams is a significant benchmark for any nursing program. Graduates’ success is calculated by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) by the number of graduates who are successful on passing the NCLEX-PN on their first attempt.

Graduates' success on licensure exam (NCLEX-PN):

*Pass rates reported by Maryland Board of Nursing are calculated by the fiscal year (July 1- June 30). Some takers from states outside of Maryland, may be absent from these results

Graduate Satisfaction and Employment in Nursing

CSM nursing graduates have the opportunity to provide feedback to the nursing program 6-12 months after completion. Surveys are made available to graduates through email and graduates are encouraged to provide anonymous feedback regarding the nursing program. Results are calculated from those graduates who choose to participate.

Graduate satisfaction is calculated by the response to the following question: Please rate your overall satisfaction with your CSM program: Exceptional, Good, Adequate, Fair, Poor.

Employment in Nursing is calculated by the response to the following question:  Are you currently employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse? Yes or No.

Some graduates do not seek employment immediately upon graduation due to changing life circumstances, relocation, and/or entering an Associate Degree in Nursing program.

Program Completion is calculated at 150% stated program length (3 clinical semesters) for all students enrolled in initial nursing courses. The CSM PN program offers flexible scheduling and the majority of students choose to attend part time, thus extending their program completion time.

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program and Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate Program

*Program costs are provided as an estimate for planning purposes only and may not reflect an individual student’s actual cost for program completion.