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2010 CCBC College Catalog

Registered Nursing Program

Associate of Science (A.S.)
Health Manpower Shortage Program

Selective Admission
Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is competitive, selective, and based on established criteria. See admission information.

General Education Requirements for RN Program:

Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____ENGL 101 College Composition I with a grade of C or better
3
____ENGL 102 College Composition II
3

____MATH 111

Ideas in Mathematics or any other college math course that meets general education requirements (except MATH 131, 132) with a "C" or better

3

Program Requirements for RN Program:

 
____SOCL 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
____PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
3
____PSYC 103 Principles of Human Growth and Development
3
____BIOL 220 * Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of "C" or better

4

____BIOL 221

Human Anatomy and Psychology II (2) with a grade of "C" or better
4

____BIOL 230 *

Microbiology with a grade of "C" or better
4

Total General Education Credits:

33
   
Program Requirements: 
Credits
____NURN 153** Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts
8
____NURN 160 Nursing Concepts I

6

____NURN 218 Maternal/Newborn Nursing Concepts
3
____NURN 217 Mental Health Nursing Concepts
3
____NURN 235 Nursing Concepts II - Care of Children and Adults
7
____NURN 236 Nursing Concepts III

8

____NURN 229 Nursing Professional Practice Concepts
2
Total Program Requirement Credits
37
Total Credits Required for Degree:
70**

* BIOL 110 is a prerequisite for BIOL 220 and 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.

**A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, goes into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to the college in the spring 2010 semester (meaning you have not previously successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC. This must be completed prior to completing the Selective Admissions process and entering the Registered Nursing program. PLEASE NOTE: If you are new to college and completed one or more credit courses successfully at CCBC in the fall 2009 semester, you are ENCOURAGED but NOT REQUIRED to complete ACDV 101 in the spring 2010 semester.

Program Description:
RN Program, Day
RN Program, Evening-Weekend
RN Program, Online
(Selective Admission)

This program is designed to prepare students to enter the nursing profession as registered nurses. The curriculum provides theoretical and clinical laboratory study in nursing that will enable students to learn to work as members of a health care team. The program is accredited by the Maryland Board of Nursing and by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

The day program is offered on the Catonsville and Essex Campuses. The evening-weekend Nursing Program is offered on the Essex Campus. All classes and clinical experiences in the evening weekend program are evenings and weekends. The online Nursing Program is offered on the Catonsville Campus. The online nursing program is a hybrid offering with didactic content online, and a one day a week commitment for face-to-face for clinical, campus labs, and seminars.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS FOR NURSING PROGRAM

Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is competitive, selective, and based on established criteria. Information about admissions processes for the programs in the School of Health Professions and the Selective Admissions Application form are available in the Office of Selective Admissions in Room J-101 on the Essex Campus or by calling 443-840-1112. This information is also available in the Admissions or Records and Registration office on each campus.

The associate degree Nursing Program is a selective admission program and is offered at the Catonsville and Essex campuses. Students seeking admission to the Nursing Program must submit a selective admissions application and indicate the campus of interest. Students will be ranked for program admission based on specific selection criteria. (See Admissions Criteria for specific information.) A minimum of 18 preclinical credits (courses designated under admission criteria) are required for eligibility to apply for admission to the Nursing program. Students are encouraged to complete as many of the general education (pre-clinical) requirements in science, humanities, and liberal arts as possible before enrolling in clinical nursing courses. This is especially true when students have limitations on the time they can devote to study.

Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, and communicate effectively in English, both written and oral. Students will be required to provide documentation of health insurance and titres/immunizations, CPR certifications, physical examination, and PPD/chest x-ray. All students will be required to complete criminal background checks through Precheck; and may be required to submit to random drug testing.


Application Deadlines
Admission into the Nursing Program is competitive and takes place in the fall and spring each year. Selective admission applications must be completed by March 15 for the fall semester or September 15 for the spring semester. In addition, applicants must register to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to the application deadline. A new selective admission application must be completed for each new admission request. Application for the evening/weekend program and the Online nursing program occurs only once a year. Selective admission applications must be completed by March 15 for Fall admission.

Financial Aid students are encouraged to make a financial plan prior to entry since full-time employment is definitely not recommended during the clinical nursing sequence. Information relative to scholarships and loans is available from the Financial Aid office. Scholarship opportunities can be found on the Maryland Board of Nursing website at www.mbon.org

Admission Criteria

A. 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 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 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 through PreCheck; and drug screening may be required.

    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.

B. 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. Recent health care experience in direct (hands on) patient care.
    4. GPA 2.5 or higher, calculated from prerequisite, general education, and program required courses.
    5. Overall CCBC GPA 2.0 or higher.
    6. Completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
    7. Students are required to complete criminal background checks through PreCheck; and may be required to submit to random drug testing.
    8. Completion of an interview and writing sample.
    9. Student must have access to a computer and the Internet. (A high speed connection is recommended.)

**C. 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.)
  5. Satisfactory completion of NURN 005 (Dosage for Nursing).

Advanced Placement Options
Advanced Placement options are available for transfer students in good standing from a state-approved diploma, baccalaureate, or other A.D. nursing programs. Transfer students are accepted on an individual basis after evaluation of challenge examinations, course syllabi, and transcripts. Admission is on a space available basis.

Advanced Placement Options also are available for LPNs and paramedics. For more information concerning Advanced Placement, contact the Nursing office at CCBC Catonsville: 410-455-4570 or CCBC Essex: 443-840-1433.

Legal Implications
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Science degree in Nursing, the graduate applies to take the National Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Permission to take the NCLEX-RN examination is established by law and granted by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The Board may deny a graduate this permission for a variety of reasons. This includes: 8-6A-10 (a)4 - Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside. [Nurse Practice Act, Annotated Code of Maryland, January 2008]

Articulation Agreements for BSN

As a result of articulation agreements, graduates who choose to continue their education in a baccalaureate program in nursing (B.S.N.) may do so with no repetition of course work. Credits for both nursing and general education courses may be transferred to B.S.N. programs offered at state colleges and universities and some private institutions.

Students who are interested in earning a baccalaureate degree in nursing should consult an academic advisor or counselor in the Advising Center or a counselor from the four-year institution of their choice to determine the best course sequence.

Nursing Program Competencies

Upon graduation from the Community College of Baltimore County Nursing Program, the Associate Degree nurse generalist will be able to:

  1. Collaborate with other health care providers to advocate for patients, families and groups in order to provide quality nursing care;
  2. Integrate effective communication techniques and caring behaviors with patients, families and groups to improve health outcomes;
  3. Provide nursing care to patients, families and groups that supports their cultural and spiritual customs, beliefs, and values;
  4. Integrate evidenced-based practice for clinical decision making in the delivery of nursing care;
  5. Design health promotion activities that contribute to the wellness of patients, families and groups;
  6. Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in the management of nursing care of patients, families and groups;
  7. Evaluate the application of the nursing process as a systematic method of providing nursing care throughout the life span;
  8. Analyze the essential pharmacologic principles used in providing care for patients;
  9. Incorporate the knowledge, responsibilities and standards essential to the professional practice of nursing;
  10. Organize nursing care to promote and maintain safety for patients, families and groups;
  11. Perform nursing skills independently using available technology to meet standards of efficacy and safety; and
  12. Integrate teaching into the nursing care of patients, families and groups.

Program Directors:

Nursing Program Administrator/Assistant Dean
CCBC Essex
Shawn P. McNamara
443-840-1807 or smcnamara2@ccbcmd.edu

Campus Directors
CCBC Catonsville Campus, Day
Barbara Netzer
443-840-4447 or bnetzer@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex Campus, Day/Evening/Weekend
Mary Kay DeMarco
443-840-1927 or mdemarco@ccbcmd.edu

Coordinator
CCBC Essex Campus, Franklin Square Hospital Partnership
Elizabeth Webster
443-840-1645 or ewebster@ccbcmd.edu