CECIL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Cecil Community College offers a practical nursing option within the nursing program. Practical nursing students enroll in the same classes as the RN students during the fall and spring semester of the first year. Practical nursing candidates then take a summer option course and complete the practical nursing program in late July. Students who successfully complete the practical nursing program are eligible to take the licensure exam for licensed practical nurses, and are prepared to function as a direct care-giver in acute and chronic care settings.

Cecil Community College also offers program in nursing leading to an Associate of Science degree. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the licensure examination for registered nurses and are prepared to function as a direct care-giver in acute and chronic care settings. The program also provides the beginning practitioner with an educational foundation for further study in nursing.
PROGRAM TYPE: Practical Nursing
Registered Nursing Associate Degree
PROGRAM LENGTH:  PN: Two academic semesters plus summer term, after prerequisites
RN: Four academic semesters plus two summer terms, after prerequisites
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or GED
College GPA of 2.0
College assessment tests.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Fall Admission - May 1
TUITION & FEES PER YEAR:  2003-2004 Academic Year
Maryland Resident: $70/credit
Out-of-State: $205/credit
Other Expenses (approximate): $1500, Room N/A, Board N/A
ENROLLMENT:  Practical Nurse Program: 4
Associate Degree Program: 89
GRADUATES:  PN: 4 in 2002
RN: 28 in 2002
SCHEDULING OPTIONS: Nursing  General Education and Support Courses
DAY X X
EVENING X
WEEKENDS X
PART-TIME X X
ADMISSIONS:  Dr. Mary Way Bolt
Director of Nursing Education
Cecil Community College
One Seahawk Drive
North East, Maryland 21901
410-287-6060 ext. 333
FINANCIAL AID: Kate Lockart
Cecil Community College
One Seahawk Drive
North East, Maryland 21901
410-287-6060 ext. 542

X = options available

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