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2018/2019 fcc catalog
Nursing
A.S. Degree (Career)
The program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, 4140
Patterson Avenue, Baltimore Maryland, 21215 410.585.1900). The program
is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing,
3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 404.975.5000).
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate is
eligible to take the examination for registered nurse licensure.
Graduates are prepared to give competent, safe nursing care to clients in
hospitals, nursing homes and other comparable health agencies under the
supervision of more experienced practitioners, and with experience and further
preparation, should be able to assume increasing responsibility in nursing. High
school preparation for the nursing program should include algebra, advanced
biology, chemistry and data processing. Enrollment in the nursing program is
limited by the availability of clinical facilities.
Admission to the program is competitive and, generally, priority is given to
residents of Frederick County. Applications for admission to the nursing program
should be completed by February 1 for the day option (fall admission) or
September 15 for the evening/weekend option (spring admission). This includes
applying for admission to the college through the Welcome Center, completion
of placement tests and arranging an interview with the allied health advisor. Visit
for more information on the selective admissions process.
The associate degree nursing program is seldom completed in fewer than three
years by full-time students. Because of prerequisite courses and the demands of
clinical experiences and family responsibilities, most students will be enrolled
in the program for four years. Students who drop out for any reason may be
readmitted on a space available basis and should contact the director of nursing
education as soon as possible.
Information about tuition, fees and completion time may be obtained from
the Welcome Center or the allied health advisor. Conviction of a felony or
misdemeanor may prohibit students from taking the nursing licensure exam.
Please see the director of nursing education prior to enrolling as a nursing major
to discuss options. Students are required to obtain criminal background checks
before starting clinical coursework.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses in the nursing program.
If the student’s knowledge of biological and chemical principles is deficient, BI 55
(Preparation for Allied Health) will be required.
Course Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (Check with an advisor
or transfer institutions before selecting a math elective) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ED/PS 208 Human Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Communications Elective (CMSP required) (GenEd course list) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 103 Anatomy & Physiology 4
BI 104 Anatomy & Physiology 4
BI 120 Microbiology for Allied Health or
BI 203 Elements of Microbiology 4
PE/Health Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Departmental Requirements
NU 101 Introduction to Clinical Nursing (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
NU 105 Pharmacology for Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NU 211 Medical-Surgical Nursing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
NU 212 Medical-Surgical Nursing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NU 213 Medical-Surgical Nursing III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NU 214 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NU 216 Preparation for Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NU 218 Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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All degree-seeking students must complete a Cultural Competency course in order to
graduate. NU 101–Introduction to Clinical Nursing satisfies this requirement.
RN To BSN
Frederick Community College participates in the Maryland Articulation Model
that was revised in fall 2003. A maximum of 70 non-nursing credits will be
accepted. Transfer of nursing credits will not be necessary as 30 upper division
nursing credits will awarded by the baccalaureate institution based on a valid
unencumbered Maryland nursing license.
LPN To ADN
Transition courses (LPN to ADN) have been developed to allow an LPN to
complete the ADN program in a shorter amount of time. The LPN must first
complete all general education requirements of the ADN program. Admission to
this program is competitive and is based on the same point system for the ADN
program. Visit for details
See allied health advisor for further information.
Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.S. in Nursing and who are looking for transfer opportunities.
For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
• Capella University – BS Nursing
• Drexel University – B.S. Nursing on-line degree program
• Frostburg University – B.S. Nursing
• Chamberlain College – B.S. Nursing
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Nursing
• Towson University – B.S. Nursing