Howard Community College's associate of arts degree in nursing is designed to prepare beginning graduate nurses to assume careers as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Completion of the program and recommendation by the director of nursing entitle graduates to be considered for admission to the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The associate of arts degree in nursing is designed to facilitate transfer into Maryland public colleges and universities with bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) programs. This provides an exceptional opportunity for students interested in entering the nursing field as soon as possible who also have the goal of furthering their education and professional advancement.

The clinical component of the Traditional RN program begins in the fall (day and evening/weekend options) and the spring (day only) semesters, and lasts for two years.  Applications are only accepted for the fall semester.

Please note that new applicants for Fall 2009 and beyond must achieve a required overall 2.0 HCC GPA in all courses taken at HCC in order to qualify for clinical admission.

Steps to Apply to the RN Program

• Sign up for a required nursing information session.
• Submit an HCC application for admission.
• Take placement tests:  All prospective nursing students must take the college's English placement test except those students who have completed a U. S. bachelor's degree at an accredited institution.
• Complete the required course work with appropriate minimum prerequisite and overall GPAs.
• Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended: Complete an official transcript evaluation form and submit to the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242).

• Complete a supplemental application for admission to the Traditional Registered Nursing Program and submit to the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242). The application fee is $25.  The application cycle for nursing runs between September 15 and February 15 of each school year.  February 15 is the final deadline.

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• Traditional RN Supplemental Application for Fall 2009
• Traditional RN and LPN information booklet
• Nursing Program requirements
• Anatomy & Physiology competency exam forms

• Information sessions
• Request information
• Health Sciences Division
• RENEW Program
• RN to BSN Transfer Opportunities
• Special benefits
• Information for Admitted Students