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Nursing, A.S.

The Registered Nursing program is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program; therefore, some residents of Maryland enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.

Special Admission Requirements:

Registered Nursing Day Program Application Deadlines: January 15 for Fall and July 15 for Spring

Registered Nursing Transition Tracks Program Application Deadline (LPN, Military Medic/Corpsman, Paramedic): January 15 for Summer

Registered Nursing Evening/Weekend Program Application Deadline: August 15 for Spring

Purpose: For students who wish to complete a registered nursing program with an associate of science degree. Our nursing programs' curriculum satisfies the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state where the student is enrolled in nursing education at the time of enrollment or meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification where the student intends to seek employment. The nursing program is approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The nursing program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and understanding necessary to function effectively in all areas of professional nursing. Graduates of the nursing program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Students must have either a social security number or a tax identification number to sit for this exam.

Curriculum: The curriculum is divided into several broad areas of study and consists of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Emphasis is on the use of the nursing process to meet the needs of individuals, family members, and the community. Courses in general education provide students with the scientific and social background to function as effective citizens and health care providers. For the nursing transition tracks, upon completion of the 29 credits of general education requirements and successful completion of NUR-195 (8 credits), students will receive 17 credits for the first year of the program. A nominal fee may apply for these 17 credits to be placed on the students record.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Utilize critical thinking in implementation of the nursing process to plan holistic care.
  2. Adhere to quality of care and safety standards in both acute and community-based environments.
  3. Practice within the ethical and legal framework of the nursing profession.
  4. Advocate for clients respecting their diversities.
  5. Employ therapeutic, verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
  6. Exercise leadership in the management of care.

Articulation Agreements: Students who are considering transferring to a four-year college should inform their advisors at the earliest opportunity so that their course selection can be planned.

Pre-Admission Requirement: Students must complete the nationally normed test for nursing students known as the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS is a scholastic aptitude assessment in the areas of Math, Reading, English & Language Usage, and Science. Students will not be considered for admission to the program until they achieve the required scores on the TEAS. Applicants should consult the HCC Web site at www.hagerstowncc.edu/academics/divisions/nursing/teas for specific information about the TEAS, including score requirements. This requirement should be completed prior to submission of the Supplemental Application (see below), but no later than the application deadline.

Admission Requirements (Registered Nursing - Daytime RN Program): General admission to HCC's credit college programs does not guarantee admission to HCC's competitive Nursing programs. The requirements below must be completed and submitted to HCC's Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management by the application deadline (January 15 for the fall daytime RN nursing class and July 15 for the spring daytime RN nursing class):

  • At least 12 credits of the following 29 general education required credits must be completed at the application deadline: ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, PSY-204, SOC-101, BIO-203, BIO-204, Art/Humanities elective, college-level Math (Statistics preferred).
    • BIO 203 must be completed or in progress at the time of application.
    • A grade of C or higher must be earned in all 29 required general education credits.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average for all college coursework of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all program courses is required. This grade point average is the minimum GPA needed for an applicant to be scored; meeting the minimal GPA requirement does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applicants with a GPA above the minimum will receive more points during the scoring process.
  • All students planning on applying to the Daytime RN program must watch the Nursing Preview video. Students are to follow the instructions in the Nursing Preview video on how to document they have watched the video before the Supplemental Application deadline. The Nursing Preview is to ensure applicants have a realistic understanding of the rigorous demands and expectations of students enrolled in HCC's RN program prior to application. View the Nursing Preview video here.
  • Submit a completed program application known as the Supplemental Application for the Nursing Program (RN) form
  • Submit official TEAS scores. Official TEAS score reports are required to be sent through the ATI site for TEAS taken at locations other than the HCC Testing Center. Students who do take the TEAS at HCC are encouraged to bring a copy of the scores or email the scores to the HCC Admissions Office.
    • Applicants are only eligible for admission if they achieve a 69% or higher on the Adjusted Individual Score for the Reading and Adjusted Individual Total Score of 60% or higher.
    • Applicants who score in the higher ranges of scoring will receive more points during the admissions application process than applicants who score in the lower ranges.
    • TEAS scores are valid for three years from the testing date. Prior applicants (up to 3 years) do not have to resubmit scores; return applicants should contact the Admissions Office if they are unsure.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended, even if the courses taken are not directly applicable to the RN program. Students who took classes at HCC do not need to submit official HCC transcripts in this case, students' latest HCC transcript at the time of application review will be used. All transcripts must be complete and show grades or outcomes for each class taken or the status of in-progress for classes that are in-progress at the application deadline.
    • HCC calculates cumulative GPA from all college coursework as part of the scoring process.
    • HCC considered a cumulative course completion rate by considering the number of college courses attempted versus the number of college courses completed with passing grades (A, B, C, or D) at each college attended to calculate a percentage of course completion rate. Course completion rates are considered as part of the scoring process.
  • Completion of all required science courses within seven years prior to the application deadline.
  • Eligibility to enter college level Math and English (only required for 2-year RN program applicants).
  • In addition to the minimum grade requirement for English Composition set forth by COMAR, HCC requires nursing students to complete all General Education requirements and BIO-205 with a minimum grade of "C" or higher. If a student has a grade below a "C", they are not eligible to be scored or to receive final acceptance until that grade is replaced with a grade of "C" or higher.
  • Submit official SAT scores, if taken within five years of application date (only required for 2-year RN program applicants).
  • Submit official AP scores if using these scores to meet one of the general education requirements. AP scores of 3 or higher are used.
  • Foreign educated students must have their college transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
  • The Nursing program is a Maryland Health Manpower Shortage program. All students who apply for this program must be eligible to work in the State of Maryland at the application deadline and while enrolled in the program.

Admission Requirements (Registered Nursing - Weekend/Evening RN Program): General admission to HCC's credit college programs does not guarantee admission to HCC's competitive Nursing Programs. The requirements below must be completed and submitted to HCC's Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management by the application deadline (August 15 for Spring weekend/evening RN nursing class):

  • Submit the appropriate completed program supplemental application
  • Submit official TEAS scores. Official TEAS score reports are required to be sent through the ATI site for TEAS taken at locations other than the HCC Testing Center. Students who do take the TEAS at HCC are encouraged to bring a copy of the scores or email the scores to the HCC Admissions Office.
    • Applicants will not be considered for admission if they achieve a 69% or higher on the Adjusted Individual Score for Reading and an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 60% or higher.
    • Applicants meeting higher TEAS scores ranges will receive more points during the admissions application scoring process than applicants meeting minimal expectations.
    • TEAS scores are valid for three years from the testing date. 
  • Official transcripts from all colleges ever attended, even if the courses taken are not directly applicable to the RN program. Students who took classes at HCC do not need to submit official HCC transcripts. All transcripts must be complete and show grades or outcomes for each class taken or the status of in-progress for classes that are in-progress at the application deadline.
    • HCC calculates cumulative GPA from all college coursework as part of the scoring process
    • HCC considers the number of courses attempted versus the number of courses actually completed with passing grades (not a “F” or “W”) at each college attended to calculate a percentage of course completion rate for each college attended. Course completion rates are considered as part of the scoring process.
  • Completion of all required science courses within seven years prior to the application deadline.
  • All General Education courses and BIO-205 completed or in progress at the time of application to the program. The courses include ENG-101 (ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101), ENG-102, a Math General Education course from the approved General Education course list, PSY-101, SOC-101, PSY-204, BIO-203, BIO-204, and an Arts/Humanities course from the approved General Education course list.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average for all college coursework of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all program courses is required
  • In addition to the minimum grade requirement for English Composition set forth by COMAR, HCC requires nursing students to complete all General Education requirements and BIO-205 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. If a student has a grade below they are not eligible to be scored until that grade is replaced with a grade of "C" or higher.
  • Foreign educated students must have their college transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
  • The Nursing program is a Maryland Health Manpower Shortage program. All students who apply for this program must be eligible to work in the State of Maryland at the application deadline and while enrolled in the program.

Admission Requirements (Nursing Transition Program): General admission to HCC does not guarantee admission to the Division of Nursing. The requirements below must be completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management by the application deadline (January 15 for Summer):

  • Submit the appropriate completed program supplemental application
  • Submit official TEAS scores. Official TEAS score reports are required to be sent through the ATI site for TEAS taken at locations other than the HCC Testing Center. Students who do take the TEAS at HCC are encouraged to bring a copy of the scores or email the scores to the HCC Admissions Office.
    • Applicants are only eligible for admission if they achieve a 69% or higher on the Adjusted Individual Score for the Reading and an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 60% or higher
    • Applicants who score in the higher ranges of scoring will receive more points during the admissions application process than applicants who score in the lower ranges.
    • TEAS scores are valid for three years from the testing date. Prior applicants (up to 3 years) do not have to resubmit scores; return applicants should contact the Admissions Office if they are unsure.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended, even if the courses taken are not directly applicable to the RN program. Students who took classes at HCC do not need to submit official HCC transcripts; in this case, students’ latest HCC transcript at the time of application review will be used. All transcripts must be complete and show grades or outcomes for each class taken or the status of in-progress for classes that are in-progress at the application deadline.
    • HCC calculates cumulative GPA from all college coursework as part of the scoring process
    • HCC considers a cumulative course completion rate by considering the number of college courses attempted versus the number of college courses completed with passing grades (A, B, C or D) at each college attended to calculate a percentage of course completion rate. Overall course completion rates are considered as part of the scoring process.
  • Completion of all required science courses within seven years prior to the application deadline.
  • All General Education courses and BIO-205 completed or in progress at the time of application to the program. The courses include ENG-101 (ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101), ENG-102, a Math General Education course from the approved General Education course list, PSY-101, SOC-101, PSY-204, BIO-203, BIO-204, and an Arts/Humanities course from the approved General Education course list.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average for all college coursework of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all program courses is required
  • In addition to the minimum grade requirement for English Composition set forth by COMAR, HCC requires nursing students to complete all General Education requirements and BIO-205 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. If a student has a grade below a "C", they are not eligible to be scored until that grade is replaced with a grade of "C" or higher.
  • Foreign educated students must have their college transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
  • The Nursing program is a Maryland Health Manpower Shortage program. All students who apply for this program must be eligible to work in the State of Maryland at the application deadline and while enrolled in the program.

Additional Specific Requirements for the LPN-RN Transition:

  • Submit a copy of active LPN license to the Admissions Office.
  • Submit a satisfactory letter of recommendation from most recent employer in health care while applicant was employed as a LPN (for example, nurse manager) to the Admissions Office.
  • Submit LPN Work Verification (requirements need to be met by January 15th application deadline) to the Admissions Office.
    • Full-Time: Verification from an employer of at least six months or more full-time employment as an LPN (based on a 36 hour work week) leading to the minimum equivalent number of 832 hours within the past two years; dates must be included in documentation. 
    • Part-time: Verification from an employer of at least 832 hours of employment.
    • Applicants should provide a written narrative to explain employment gaps of two weeks or more.

Additional Specific Requirements for the Military Medic/Corpsman to RN Transition:

  • Submit verification from an employer of two years employment (3,328 hours) as a Military Medic/Corpsman within the past 5 years by the application deadline to the Admissions Office; must clearly show date of employment.
  • Submit a DD214 or have documented past or present status of a "Navy Corpsman" (HM3) course completed, NER-HM-004, "Army 68W", or "USAF 4 NO" skill identifier for this advanced placement option into the nursing program. Additionally, Military Medics must submit SMART transcripts which document required experiences with use of administration of medication, documentation of patient care, experiences with use of medical and surgical asepsis, and maintaining safety in patient care.

Additional Specific Requirements for the Paramedic to RN Transition:

  • Submit verification from an employer of two years employment (3,328 hours) as a Paramedic within the past 5 years by the application deadline to the Admissions Office; must clearly show dates of employment.
  • Must have current certification as a Paramedic and National Board of Registry certification (NREMT-P) and submit it to the Admissions Office

Program Requirements (Nursing): Students practice selected procedures on each other in the college laboratory. All nursing students must receive:

  1. A minimum overall grade of 75% in each of the first year nursing courses (NUR-105, NUR-127, NUR-224, NUR-229). A minimum overall grade of 77% in each of the second year nursing courses (NUR-126, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231). Two final course grades below a 75% in the first year of the program and/or below a 77% in the second year of the program means a dismissal from the Nursing program and the student cannot continue or reapply to the RN program for 5 years.
  2. A minimum exam grade average of 75% in each of the first year nursing courses (NUR-105, NUR-127, NUR-224, NUR-229). A minimum exam grade average of 77% in each of the second year nursing courses (NUR-126, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231).
  3. A minimum grade of 77% on 50% or more of the total exams for the course during the second year of the program (NUR-126, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231).
  4. A minimum grade of 90% on a drug calculation exam in each nursing course.
  5. A mark of satisfactory for both the laboratory and clinical experiences. Students who receive an unsatisfactory in the laboratory or clinical experience, or fail the drug calculation exam, despite a passing theory grade, will not be permitted to progress in the nursing program and will receive a final grade of "F" for the course.
  6. For students in the two-year pathway, a grade of "C" or better is required for all general education courses and BIO-205. A failure in a required general education course will stop progression in the nursing program until all required general education courses are successfully completed.
  7. Upon completion of nursing coursework, students must achieve 92% probability of passing the NCLEX on the first attempt on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam. Students who do not achieve this score will be required to enroll and successfully complete Virtual ATI.

Students who do not meet program or course outcomes that result in dismissal from the nursing program are not eligible for readmission. This includes students who cannot meet safety standards, and students who violate the college's Honor Code and Code of Student Conduct, the nursing program's Standards of Student Conduct, and the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Program Requirements (Evening/Weekend): Students practice selected procedures on each other in the college laboratory. All nursing students must receive:

  1. A minimum overall grade of 75% and a minimum exam average of 75% in NUR-105 (the first required RN class) is required. Failure to meet these NUR-105 requirements will result in dismissal from the RN program. The student may apply for readmission the following year.
  2. A minimum overall grade of 75% in each of the first year nursing courses (NUR-105, NUR-127, NUR-224, NUR-229). A minimum overall grade of 77% in each of the second year nursing courses (NUR-126, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231). Two final course grades below a 75% in the first year of the program and/or below a 77% in the second year of the program means a dismissal from the Nursing program and the student cannot continue or reapply to the RN program for 5 years.
  3. A minimum exam grade average of 75% in each of the first year nursing courses (NUR-105, NUR-127, NUR-224, NUR-229). A minimum exam grade average of 77% in each of the second year nursing courses (NUR-126, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231).
  4. A minimum grade of 77% on 50% or more of the total exams for the course during the second year of the program (NUR-126, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231).
  5. A minimum grade of 90% on a drug calculation exam in each nursing course.
  6. A mark of satisfactory for both the laboratory and clinical experiences. Students who receive an unsatisfactory in the laboratory or clinical experience, or fail the drug calculation exam, despite a passing theory grade, will not be permitted to progress in the nursing program and will receive a final grade of "F" for the course.
  7. Upon completion of nursing coursework, students must achieve 92% probability of passing the NCLEX on the first attempt on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam. Students who do not achieve this score will be required to enroll and successfully complete Virtual ATI.

Students who do not meet program or course standards that result in dismissal from the nursing program are not eligible for readmission. This includes students who cannot meet safety standards, and students who violate the college's Honor Code and Code of Conduct, the nursing program's Standards of Student Conduct, and the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Program Requirements (Nursing Transition): Students practice selected procedures on each other in the college laboratory. All nursing students must receive:

  1. A minimum overall grade of 75% in each of the first-year nursing courses (NUR-224). A minimum overall grade of 77% in each of the second-year nursing courses NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-226, NUR-228 (Military Medic/Corpsman-RN and Paramedic-RN) and NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-228, NUR-231 (LPN-RN). Two final course grades below a 75% in the first year of the program and/or below 77% in the second year of the program means a dismissal from the nursing program and the student cannot continue or reapply to the RN program for 5 years.
  2. A minimum exam grade average of 75% in each of the first-year nursing courses (NUR-224). A minimum exam grade average of 77% in each of the second-year nursing courses NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-226, NUR-228 (Military Medic/Corpsman-RN and Paramedic-RN) and NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-228, NUR-231 (LPN-RN).
  3. A minimum grade of 77% on 50% or more of the total exams for the course during the second year of the program: NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-226, NUR-228 (Military Medic/Corpsman-RN and Paramedic-RN) and NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-228, NUR-231 (LPN-RN).
  4. A minimum grade of 90% on a drug calculation exam in each nursing course.
  5. A mark of satisfactory for both the laboratory and clinical experiences. Students who receive an unsatisfactory in the laboratory or clinical experience, or fail the drug calculation exam, despite a passing theory grade, will not be permitted to progress in the nursing program and will receive a final grade of "F" for the course.
  6. Upon completion of nursing coursework, students must achieve 92% of probability of passing the NCLEX on the first attempt on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam. Students who do not achieve this score will be required to enroll and successfully complete Virtual ATI.

Students who do not meet program or course standards that result in dismissal from the nursing program are not eligible for readmission. This includes students who cannot meet safety standards, and students who violate the college's Honor Code and Code of Conduct, the nursing program's Standards of Student Conduct, and the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Fact Sheet

To learn more about the two-year RN program, click here.

Program Pathways

Track A: Three-Year (Nursing and Evening/Weekend) Program Pathway

Pre-Clinical Semester I

ENG-101English Composition

3 credits
Gen Ed-
Mathematics

3-4 credits
BIO-203Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4 credits
Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits
PSY-101General Psychology

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Note: ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.

Gen Ed (Mathematics): MAT-116 or MAT-116P are preferred.

Pre-Clinical Semester II

PSY-204Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development

3 credits
ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits
BIO-204Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4 credits
SOC-101Introduction to Sociology

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:13

Semester I

NUR-105Foundations of Nursing

9 credits
Total Credit Hours:9

Semester II

NUR-127Nursing Care of Children

4 credits
NUR-229Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult I

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:8

Semester III

NUR-224Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

2 credits
BIO-205Microbiology

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:6

Semester IV

NUR-126Nursing Care of Women and Infants

4 credits
NUR-226Behavioral Health Nursing

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:8

Semester V

NUR-230Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult II

4 credits
NUR-228Contemporary Trends in Nursing And Leadership

2 credits
NUR-231Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult III

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:10

Track A: Two-Year (Nursing) Program Pathway (5 - Semester)

Pre-Clinical Semester I

BIO-203Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4 credits
Gen Ed-
Mathematics

3-4 credits
ENG-101English Composition

3 credits
PSY-101General Psychology

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:13

Gen Ed (Mathematics): MAT-116 or MAT-116P are preferred.

Note: ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.

Semester I

NUR-105Foundations of Nursing

9 credits
PSY-204Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development

3 credits
BIO-204Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Semester II

NUR-127Nursing Care of Children

4 credits
NUR-229Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult I

4 credits
BIO-205Microbiology

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:12

Semester III

NUR-126Nursing Care of Women and Infants

4 credits
NUR-224Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

2 credits
NUR-226Behavioral Health Nursing

4 credits
ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits
Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Semester IV

NUR-228Contemporary Trends in Nursing And Leadership

2 credits
NUR-230Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult II

4 credits
NUR-231Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult III

4 credits
SOC-101Introduction to Sociology

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:13

Track B: LPN to RN Transition Pathway

Pre-Clinical Semester I

ENG-101English Composition

3 credits
Gen Ed-
Mathematics

3-4 credits
BIO-203Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4 credits
Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits
PSY-101General Psychology

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Note: ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.

Gen Ed (Mathematics): MAT-116 or MAT-116P are preferred.

Pre-Clinical Semester II

ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits
BIO-204Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4 credits
SOC-101Introduction to Sociology

3 credits
PSY-204Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development

3 credits
BIO-205Microbiology

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:17

Semester I

NUR-195LPN/Paramedic/Military Medic/Corpsman to RN Transition

8 credits
Total Credit Hours:8

Semester II

NUR-126Nursing Care of Women and Infants

4 credits
NUR-224Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

2 credits
Total Credit Hours:6

Semester III

NUR-228Contemporary Trends in Nursing And Leadership

2 credits
NUR-231Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult III

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:6

Track C: Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN Transition Pathway

Pre-Clinical Semester I

ENG-101English Composition

3 credits
Gen Ed-
Mathematics

3-4 credits
BIO-203Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4 credits
Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits
PSY-101General Psychology

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Note: ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.

Gen Ed (Mathematics): MAT-116 or MAT-116P are preferred.

Pre-Clinical Semester II

ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits
BIO-204Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4 credits
SOC-101Introduction to Sociology

3 credits
PSY-204Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development

3 credits
BIO-205Microbiology

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:17

Semester I

NUR-195LPN/Paramedic/Military Medic/Corpsman to RN Transition

8 credits
Total Credit Hours:8

Semester II

NUR-126Nursing Care of Women and Infants

4 credits
NUR-224Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

2 credits
NUR-226Behavioral Health Nursing

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:10

Semester III

NUR-228Contemporary Trends in Nursing And Leadership

2 credits
Total Credit Hours:2

General Education Requirements (29 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

  • Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

PSY-101General Psychology

3 credits
PSY-204Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development

3 credits
SOC-101Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

Biological/Physical Science

BIO-203Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4 credits
BIO-204Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4 credits

English

*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P

ENG-101English Composition

3 credits
ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits

*(ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101)

Mathematics

  • Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
    *(MAT-116 or MAT-116P are preferred)

Program Requirements (41 Credits)

Requirements List

*A minimum grade of 75% is required in each of the first-year nursing courses (NUR-105, NUR-127, NUR-224, NUR-229) and a minimum overall grade of 77% is required in each of the second year nursing courses (NUR-126, NUR-195, NUR-226, NUR-228, NUR-230, NUR-231). Two final course grades below a 75% in the first year of the program and/or below a 77% in the second year of the program means a dismissal from the Nursing program and the student cannot continue or reapply to the RN program for 5 years. Additionally, a minimum grade of "C" or better is required for BIO-205.

BIO-205Microbiology

4 credits
NUR-126Nursing Care of Women and Infants

4 credits
NUR-224Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

2 credits
NUR-228Contemporary Trends in Nursing And Leadership

2 credits

Select a Program Track

Track A: Nursing and Evening/Weekend RN

NUR-105Foundations of Nursing

9 credits
NUR-127Nursing Care of Children

4 credits
NUR-226Behavioral Health Nursing

4 credits
NUR-229Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult I

4 credits
NUR-230Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult II

4 credits
NUR-231Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult III

4 credits

Track B: LPN to RN Transition

NUR-195LPN/Paramedic/Military Medic/Corpsman to RN Transition

8 credits
NUR-231Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult III

4 credits

Note: Upon successful completion of NUR-195, students will be granted 17 additional credits based on prior learning and skills from paramedic experience.

Track C: Military Medic/Corpsman and Paramedic to RN Transition

NUR-195LPN/Paramedic/Military Medic/Corpsman to RN Transition

8 credits
NUR-226Behavioral Health Nursing

4 credits

Note: Upon successful completion of NUR-195, students will be granted 17 additional credits based on prior learning and skills from paramedic experience.

Degree Requirement (70 Credits)

Selection Criteria (Nursing)

Students will be admitted to the registered nursing course sequence each fall and spring. The nursing program tends to be an oversubscribed program which means that there are more applicants than there are available seats in the program. Students are selected for admission based on a point system. All applicants must have BIO-203 completed or in progress at the time of application and have achieved the required scores on the TEAS exam by the application deadline. For the three-year pathway, points are earned by the number of program required general education courses completed, grade point average in program required general education courses, cumulative grade point average for all college courses taken and for students who have completed their program required general education courses at HCC; applicants scoring in the higher ranges on the TEAS will receive more points. Students who have earned prior degrees also earn more points. Alumni of HCC's Practical Nursing program or non-credit health care career programs also receive additional points. For students applying for the two-year pathway, scoring will use TEAS scores or SAT scores (two-year pathway is for students who have not started their program required general education classes). Those with the greatest points receive priority admission into the program. Students who have been accepted for admission will be notified of the decision by mail. The offer of admission is for the specified starting semester only.

Those students not admitted to the fall class will be placed on a standby list until August 1. Students not selected for admission to the spring class will be placed on a standby list until December 1. The standby lists are dissolved after each of these dates, and non-admitted applicants who desire future admission need to reapply. 

Applicants for the RN Evening/Weekend pathway program must apply by August 15th to potentially begin this program in the spring semester. Applicants for the RN Transition program must apply by January 15th to potentially begin this program in the summer semester.

 

Final Acceptance

Final acceptance into the Registered Nursing program is contingent upon the criteria listed below. Students unable to meet these criteria will be withdrawn from the program and the seat filled by a student from the standby list.

  • Submit a $50 enrollment deposit which will be applied as a tuition credit and is non refundable.
  • Successful completion of program requirements in progress at the time of application.
  • Passage of a dosage calculation exam with a score of 90% or above.
  • Passage of a drug screen and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
  • Written acknowledgement that students understand the program's required technical standards and that they meet the standards.
  • Satisfactory completion of a health examination record and all required tests and immunizations.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification and commitment to maintain certification throughout the program.
  • Mandatory attendance to the Information Session for newly admitted Nursing students prior to the start of NUR-105 (the first Nursing course).

Criminal Background Checks

All nursing students who are offered admission to the nursing program will be required to complete a criminal background check and to submit the results to HCC's Nursing department by the stated deadline on the checklist included with the admission letter. A separate criminal background check may also be required by a clinical site prior to beginning a clinical experience; this can happen as early as during the first semester in the program or not at all. Criminal background check results are disclosed to clinical facilities upon request and as required. If a student is denied access by a clinical site because of the background check, and as a result, cannot meet program requirements, the student may be dismissed from the nursing program.

Individuals applying to take the NCLEX-RN exam may be required to submit to an additional criminal background check depending upon the state in which the individual seeks licensure. State boards of nursing may deny an individual the opportunity to sit for an examination, or grant licensure, even if the individual has completed all course work and graduated from the program, if the individual has a criminal history, has been convicted, or pleads guilty, or nolo contendere to a felony or other serious crime. A valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or green card) is required for a background check. Prior criminal records may prohibit students from clinical program placement, becoming licensed, or employment opportunities.

Drug Screen

All nursing students who are offered admission to the nursing program will be required to complete a drug screen and to submit the results to HCC's Nursing department by the stated deadline on the checklist included with the admission letter. Drug screen results are disclosed to clinical facilities as required. A random drug screen may be requested at any time during the nursing program. If a student is denied access by a clinical site because of drug screen results, and as such, cannot meet program requirements, the student may be recommended for dismissal from the nursing program

Readmission to the Nursing Program

Students who fail NUR-105 or NUR-195 (the first courses for the Registered Nursing Day/Evening program or Registered Nursing Transition Program) are automatically dismissed from the nursing program; these students may reapply for admission as a first time student the following year. Students who withdraw from, or fail other courses in the nursing sequence and who desire continuation in the nursing program, must submit their written request to continue in the program to the Director of Nursing. In addition, students who fail a course (other than NUR-105 or NUR-195) because of failing the course's required drug calculation exam are required to successfully complete a drug calculation exam for continuation to the program. Continuation in the nursing program for students with one course failure or withdrawl (other than NUR-105 or NUR-195) cannot be assured and is based on the progression criteria for each course and the availability of seats, faculty, and clinical facilities. Continuation in the nursing program must take place within one year of the course failure or withdrawl. The curriculum under which a student seeks continuation may be different from the one under which the student left. Students who are allowed to continue afterfailure or completing one course (other than NUR-105 or NUR-195) must complete the degree requirements in place at the time of resuming nursing classes. Students who experience two failures and/or withdrawls (includes NUR-105 and NUR-195) have to wait 5 years to reapply to the Nursing program. Associate to Bachelor's Dual Enrollment Option

HCC has an option for students to earn their associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing in as little time as possible, sometimes just four years. Completing the RN program at HCC and an RN to BSN program with a nearby university is much less expensive than spending two full years in a bachelor's degree nursing program. HCC offers several associate to bachelor's (ATB) program pathways where competitive applicants can take classes toward their associate and bachelor's degrees at the same time, minimizing the amount of time needed to complete the BSN. This information can be found on HCC's website or upon request from the Nursing department. Graduates of the HCC nursing program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Transfer from Other Colleges

Students transferring to HCC from other colleges who seek admission as a first-time student into the nursing program must be enrolled as an HCC student and complete the appropriate Supplemental Application for the Nursing Program(s) by the established deadline dates. In order to be considered for admission, students must meet the same requirements as other first-time students and will be selected according to the same criteria. Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be received by the application deadline and a completed Transcript Evaluation Request must be submitted. This is required even if the courses do not directly apply to the RN program. All transcripts must be complete and show grades or outcomes for each class taken or the status of in-progress for classes that are in-progress at the application deadline. HCC calculates cumulative GPA from all college coursework as part of the scoring process for entry into this program. Required science courses that are older than seven years must be repeated. Students who are looking to transfer nursing course credits completed at another institution can visit the Transfer of Nursing Course Credits webpage for more information.

Transfer to Baccalaureate Nursing Programs

Per a Maryland statewide nursing education agreement, please see the website indicated below for detailed information on transferability of HCC nursing program credits to baccalaureate degree programs within the state. (http://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/articulation.aspx)

Technical Standards

There are technical standards and skill requirements which students are expected to understand, possess, and demonstrate in order to be successful in HCC's Nursing program. More information on these standards can be found on the Web page for this program.