Nursing
An A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
Application Code 08a
For Curriculum Information Contact the Health Sciences Division—
Room ST-149—410-772-4832

This program is designed to prepare a person to become a registered nurse. It is both a career and a transfer program. Graduates are qualified for positions in hospitals, community agencies, long term care facilities and other health care settings. Graduates are also eligible for direct transfer to selected baccalaureate nursing programs in Maryland. Learning occurs through classroom experience, simulated laboratory activities and clinical assignments in a variety of health care settings. Students apply to participate in learning activities in the day or evening/weekend sections of the program. The program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, 410-764-5124, and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, New York 10006, 1-800-669-1656 ext. 242. Graduates who successfully complete the courses of this program and receive a passing score on the exit examination are eligible to be considered by the Maryland board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurse licensure. By law, the Maryland Board of Nursing may deny admission to sit for licensure for a variety of reasons. These include conviction of a misdemeanor or felony, if the offense bears directly on the fitness of the person to practice nursing.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE Credits (General education core credits in excess of 36 will
transfer as general electives or courses related to the major. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.)

REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR

Admission to the Nursing Education Program is based upon successful completion of required courses. Mathematics, CHEM-103, BIOL-107 and BIOL-203 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25. Contact the Office of Admissions and Advising to register for an information session regarding the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

A grade of “C” or better is required in nursing, mathematics and science courses.

**Anatomy and Physiology prerequisite courses must be completed within five years prior to admission to the first nursing course. If course work exceeds the five year limit, a student may take an exam(s) to demonstrate competence or repeat the course(s). BIOL-107 and CHEM-103 (prerequisite courses) must be completed within ten years prior to admission to the first nursing course.
**If considering transferring to a four-year institution, check the requirements of the receiving institution.