The Community College of Baltimore County ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews.

Nursing Program

The task of the Nursing Program at CCBC is to train a registered nurse graduate who displays clinical and professional excellence while practicing nursing in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. The nursing graduate is trained in a learning-centered environment, which is dedicated to the best use of available resources and highlights the diversity of the neighboring community. Additionally, graduates are equipped to enter the health care labor force and are also qualified for licensure as a registered nurse. Congruent with the CCBC mission, a dedication to lifelong learning and educational mobility is promoted through the curriculum.

The associate degree nursing program is a choosy admission program and is offered at the Essex campuses and Catonsville. Students who are looking for admission to the nursing program are required to submit a selective admissions application and specify the campus of interest. Students will be graded for program admission based on explicit selection criteria.

The Associate Degree Nursing – Registered Nursing Program at the Community College of Baltimore County has the accreditation of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

About the school

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is a community college situated in Baltimore County. It has the full accreditation from the relevant bodies; the college has three main campuses in Dundalk, Catonsville, and Essex and three extension sites in extension centers located in the Owings Mills, Hunt Valley, and Randallstown communities of Baltimore County.

CCBC has well over 100 associate degree and certificate programs in a broad range of fields. The college’s annual enrollment is more than 72,000 students, most of these students live in the neighboring communities.

The college has nationwide and international affiliations as well, with the student body covering about 55 countries. The Dundalk, Catonsville, and Essex campuses each have an Honors Program for both evening and day students.

Total program cost for Maryland residents is around $11,560 while that of external residents is around $25,300.

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Admission Criteria

1. Criteria for consideration for admission into the Nursing Program (Day and/or Evening/Weekend):
   1. Achievement of a GPA of 2.50 or higher, calculated from courses that are required for completion of the Nursing program.
   2. In order to meet CCBC graduation requirements, all students who are accepted must have a minimum overall CCBC GPA of 2.00.
   3. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 18 pre-clinical credits, including:
      1. BIOL 220 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of C or higher. BIOL 110 is a prerequisite for BIOL 220 and BIOL 230. The option to challenge or receive a waiver for BIOL 110 can be requested through the Biology Department. Students planning to enter the nursing program should address this alternative with an academic advisor, case manager or counselor.
      2. BIOL 221 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II with a grade of C or better.
      3. BIOL 230 – Microbiology with a grade of “C” or better.
      4. ENGL 101 – College Composition I with a C or better.
      5. PSYC 101 – Introduction to Psychology.
   4. Eligibility for college math requirement (must meet the prerequisite for the college general education math requirement).
   5. Completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
   6. Students are required to complete criminal background checks and drug screening through PreCheck.
      NOTE: In order to progress through and graduate from the nursing program, students must successfully complete all science, math, ENGL 101, and nursing courses with a grade of “C” or better.
2. Criteria for consideration for admission into the Online Nursing Program:
   1. Students must have completed all the general education, prerequisite courses and program required courses prior to starting the nursing courses.
   2. The student must have basic computer skills.
   3. GPA 2.5 or higher, calculated from prerequisite, general education, and program required courses.
   4. Overall CCBC GPA 2.0 or higher.
   5. Completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
   6. Students are required to complete criminal background checks and drug screening through PreCheck.
   7. Student must have access to a computer and the Internet. (A high speed connection is recommended.)
3. ** Additional requirements for NURN 153 – Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts
   1. Completion of the Student Health Profile (CCBC Nursing Physical Examination form).
   2. Documentation of current CPR from the American Heart Association Health Care Provider or other approved equivalent.
   3. Proof of Health insurance coverage, which must be maintained throughout the clinical program.
   4. Completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and modules required by clinical agencies. (The college will make provision for all clinical students to meet this requirement.)

 Address/contact                                

Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD)

7201 Rossville Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21237

443-840-2222

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/

Community College of Baltimore County (Catonsville, MD)

800 South Rolling Road

Baltimore, MD 21228

443-840-2222

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/