Nursing Programs
Carroll Community College offers an Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN) and a Practical Nursing Certificate Program (PN). Both programs have a selective admission process.
The clinical portion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program can be completed in four terms. terms. The clinical portion of the Practical Nursing Certificate Program can be completed in the first and second terms with a summer term. Students may exit the nursing program as Practical Nurses and re-enter into the Associate Degree Nursing Program within two years from the date of Practical Nursing program completion. Refer to admissions information.
Nursing is an expanding profession with a variety of options beginning with the two basic fields of licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse (RN). Registered Nurses require specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to practice nursing. The goal of all nursing care is to maintain health and prevent illness. Licensed Practical Nurses work in a team relationship with the registered nurse or physician in providing care basic bedside care.
Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses function within the scope of practice as outlined in the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.
