Nursing
A Health Manpower Shortage Program
A.S. Degree

This is a career-oriented program leading to an associate of science degree. The curriculum is divided into several broad areas of study and consists of lecture and clinical experiences. Community facilities and agencies provide settings for clinical practice. 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 people, citizens and health care providers. Math Requirement—Students accepted into the program must pass a dosage calculation quiz with a score of 90% or above. Nursing students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses and provide appropriate health records, including a negative TB test within one year. Students must also have current healthcare provider CPR and meet the program’s technical standards. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the national examination for licensure as registered nurses. A college application and all admission requirements must be received by January 15 in order to be considered for the next fall’s entering class. HCC participates in a statewide articulation agreement. The University of Maryland offers its baccalaureate nursing program through the Washington County Outreach office. Other Maryland colleges offer their programs at various convenient locations. HCC also has an articulation agreement with Drexel University for its online BSN program.

General Education Requirements                              33 Credits

Arts/Humanities
   ENG 102 Composition and Literature
           (satisfies requirement for nursing major only) .......... 3
   Select another Arts/Humanities course from approved
   General Education course list. .................................. 3

Behavioral/Social Sciences
   PSY 201 General Psychology ...................................... 3
   PSY 204 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development .... 3
   SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ............................... 3

Biological/Physical Science
   BIO 103 Human Anatomy and Physiology I .......................... 4
   BIO 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ......................... 4
   BIO 205 Microbiology ............................................ 4

English
   ENG 101 English Composition ..................................... 3

Mathematics
   MAT 101 College Algebra ......................................... 3

Program Requirements                                        37 Credits
   NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing .................................. 8
   NUR 102 Family and Child Health Nursing ......................... 7
   NUR 207 Pharmacy I .............................................. 1
   NUR 201 Nursing Perspectives and Practice in 
           Adult Health Care I .................................... 10
   NUR 208 Pharmacology II ......................................... 1
   NUR 202 Nursing Perspectives and Practice in 
           Adult Health Care II ................................... 10

Degree Requirement .................................................70

Alternate Program for Licensed Practical Nurses

Licensed practical nurses who wish to enroll in the A.S. in nursing program and take the alternative path below, must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. 1. Approval from HCC Department of Nursing.
   2. Proof of six months of full-time employment as a licensed practical nurse within the past five years.
   3. Active LPN license in the state of Maryland.
   4. Satisfactory letter of recommendation from the most recent nurse manager.
   5. Completion of required prerequisite courses and all general education courses before NUR 201.

The following curriculum plan is available for students who already hold licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Students enrolled in the Alternate Program for LPNs are required to meet the same academic, physical and technical standards as students admitted to the nursing program. LPNs must contact the Nursing department for admission to this option. Admission is on a space-available basis.

General Education Requirements
Listed above/Same for all students

Program Requirements
   NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing .................................. 8
           (credit by exam)
   NUR 190 Pathways in Nursing ..................................... 6
   NUR 207 Pharmacology I .......................................... 1
   NUR 201 Nursing Perspectives and Practice in
           Adult Health Care I .................................... 10
   NUR 208 Pharmacology II ......................................... 1
   NUR 202 Nursing Perspectives and Practice in
           Adult Health Care II ................................... 10

Degree Requirement .................................................69