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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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Practical Nursing
Certificate (Career)
The Practical Nursing (PN) certificate requires 48 credit hours and is approved by
the Maryland Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the
graduate is eligible to take the PN licensure exam. Graduates are prepared to give
competent, safe nursing care to clients in a variety of settings. The licensed practical
nurse (LPN) works in a team relationship with the registered nurse or physician
in providing care based on knowledge, judgment, and skill and on principles of
the biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences. The clinical
portion of the practical nursing curriculum is completed in one year but because of
prerequisite courses, demands of clinical experiences, and personal responsibilities,
the entire curriculum will take at least two years.
A grade of“C”or better must be earned in all courses in the practical nursing
program.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
MATH 120 Statistics or higher MATH course (GenEd course list) . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
EDPS 210 Human Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Departmental Requirements
NURS 101 Introduction to Clinical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
NURS 105 Pharmacology for Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NURS 211 Medical-Surgical Nursing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
NURS 214 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NLPN 112 Nursing Across the Lifespan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NLPN 113 Issues in Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
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.
ATB Dual Admission RN-to-BSN Option
The ATB/dual-admission option is a selective, dual degree admission option that
requires application to the FCC's Associate of Science Nursing Program and a
separate application to an ATB university partner. The ATB Option provides an
opportunity to begin coursework for the B.S. degree at one of three participating
universities -- Frostburg State University, Towson University, or the University of
Maryland School of Nursing -- while enrolled in the FCC A.S. Degree Nursing
Program. This reduces time for completion of the B.S. degree to approximately
two to three additional terms following completion of the A.S. degree.
Transition-to-RN
Please note: No new students currently being admitted to the
Transition-to-RN program in fall 2020.
Transition-to-RN students who successfully complete all Transition-to-RN degree
requirements earn the Nursing A.S.
Transition courses (Transition-to-RN) have been developed to allow an LPN,
Paramedic or Veteran (Army Medic, Air Force Medical Technician, Navy Corpsman)
to complete the ADN program in a shorter amount of time. The LPN, Paramedic
or Veteran 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 Health Sciences advisor for further information.
Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Paralegal
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Provides students interested in the paralegal profession or pre-law with
specialized legal training to enable them to: understand ethical obligations and
professionalism; gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes; perform legal
research; draft legal documents; prepare witnesses and evidence for presentation
at legal proceedings. The paralegal may not practice law and so must work under
the direction of an attorney who is licensed to practice.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Education Electives (Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . 6
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)