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 practice 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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Nursing, AS

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 practice 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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Practical Nursing Certificate

The Nursing Transition Pathway prepares students to enter the AS in Nursing degree program with advanced standing. This program is designed as a part time sequence for the working adult. Students have the option to accelerate their program completion, but must discuss their success plan with the Health Sciences Advisor, meet additional criteria, and receive approval of the Chair of Nursing. This pathway includes:

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
• Military Medic/Corpsman

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Nursing Transition Pathway

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.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing and hold a current active, unencumbered RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

This is an online program.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course for which the student desires to transfer credits. 

CSM graduates receive:

• Application fee waiver.
• Transcript evaluation fee waived if partnership is mentioned.
• Technology fee waiver.

For more information, please visit the American Public University System Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing with a 2.0 GPA or higher and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

This is an online program.

Students should apply no sooner than the last two semesters of the Associate of Science in Nursing program.

All pre-requisite course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

For more information, please visit the Drexel University-Online Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

All pre-requisite course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Students who meet the required criteria are guaranteed admission. As well, GW will provide scholarships to 3 CSM students who are admitted under this agreement each year.

For more information, please visit the George Washington University School of Nursing Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing  and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

This is an online program.

Students must submit a separate application to the School of Nursing with a priority deadline of February 1.

All pre-requisite course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

For more information, please visit the Old Dominion University-Online Partnership Webpage.

This is an online program.

RN to BSN Admission Requirements:

• Hold an earned diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program (ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA) OR state Board of Nursing approved program that prepares students for the NCLEX-RN exam
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on the degree awarding transcript OR a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 on the degree awarding transcript with a minimum of nine (9) credit hours earned subsequent to the diploma or associate degree with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Students who do not hold a nursing license and have graduated from a nursing program within three months may be admitted if they meet all other admission requirements. Evidence of licensure must be provided within three months from date of admission.
• If you are an RN to BSN student interested in the Accelerated RN to MSN, contact an SNHU admission counselor or your SNHU academic advisor for more information as admission into the RN to MSN program is contingent upon a 3.5 GPA and dean approval.

Nursing students are required to maintain a B- or better in core major courses.

Students may transfer up to 90 credits if previous credits earned meet SNHU Online degree requirements and academic standards for transfer.

Students must take at least 30 credits (10 classes) at SNHU Online to be awarded a bachelor’s degree.

For more information, please visit the Southern New Hampshire University Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing with a 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

This is an online program.

All Associate of Science in Nursing course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Students must complete the SUNY Online Transfer Application and electronic Supplemental Information Form. 

For more information, please visit the State University of New York-Delhi Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing with a 2.5 GPA or higher and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

Students can not have matriculated at another institution of higher education after graduating from CSM.

Students must hold a current, active RN license in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia.

All pre-requisite course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Trinity Washington University will offer students an application fee waiver for those students who apply online.

For more information, please visit the Trinity Washington University Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing  and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

This is an online program.

For more information, please visit the University of Maryland Global Campus Partnership Webpage.

Students must graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Nursing and hold an active RN license in order to be eligible for this program.

This is an online program.

Associate of Science in Nursing graduates from CSM will need to take 30 credits at YCP.

Graduates from the Associate of Science in Nursing will not be required to take Chemsitry as long as they have an active RN license and an Associate of Science in Nursing.

Please note that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing requires 120 credits, so students may need to take some general education credits to complete the requirements at YCP.

Some specific courses that transfer from CSM to YCP include:

• CSM's SOC-1010 transfers as YCP's SOCI-100.
• CSM's MTH-1015 transfers as YCP's BEH-260.
• CSM's HEA-1755 transfers as YCP's PHL-346.

Through this partnership, YCP will offer a preferred tuition rate to graduates from CSM who are admitted to the program at a rate of $9,900 for the 10 core nursing curriculum courses (a rate of $330/credit hour). The preferred tuition rate will also be extended to family members of those graduates who hold a valid nursing license and are admitted to the RN to BSN program. 

For more information, please visit the York College of Pennsylvania Partnership Webpage.