COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
DUNDALK CAMPUS

This program is designed to prepare the student for successful employment in the health care industry as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) through the acquisition of conceptual and practical knowledge and skills inherent in this role. It is a twelve-month, 46-credit certificate program comprised of 12 courses designed to provide theoretical and clinical laboratory study in nursing that will enable students to learn to assist other licensed health care professionals, such as registered nurses and physicians, and work as members of a health care team. In order to progress through and graduate from the program, all 28 nursing credits must be taken in sequence and students must successfully complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).

PROGRAM TYPE: Practical Nursing Certificate
PROGRAM LENGTH:  Three 15-week "semesters" with a two-week break between semesters
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Selective Admission Process
High School Diploma or GED
Math competency at LVM2 or successful completion of MATH 082
Reading competency at LVR2 or successful completion of RDNG 052
English competency at LVE2 or successful completion of ENGL 052
Writing competency - must be eligible for ENGL 101
Completion of a pre-admission examination

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES: April 15 for September
TUITION & FEES PER YEAR:  2004-2005 Academic Year
Maryland State Resident*: $87/credit
Out-of-State: $205/credit
Other Expenses (approximate): $1,000
Room N/A Board N/A

* The Practical Nursing program is designated as a statewide program, therefore students residing in Maryland pay the $87 in-county rate.

ENROLLMENT:  September 2004: 29
GRADUATES:  13
SCHEDULING OPTIONS: Nursing  General Education and Support Courses
DAY X X
EVENING X
WEEKENDS X
PART-TIME
ADMISSIONS:  Office of Selective Admissions
Room J101
CCBC Essex
7201 Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21222-3899
FINANCIAL AID: Office of Financial Aid
CCBC Dundalk
7200 Sollers Point Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21222-4694

X = options available

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