Carroll Community College

Carroll Community College offers nursing programs that allow students to enroll in an Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN) and/or the 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 two years without a summer term.  The clinical portion of the Practical Nursing Certificate Program can be completed in one year 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 .

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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).

Licensed Practical Nurses work in a team relationship with the registered nurse or physician in providing care basic bedside care based on knowledge, judgment, and skill within the scope of practice as outlined in the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.

Registered Nurses may assume administrative functions and perform more specialized treatments and procedures than licensed practical nurses.