Carroll Community College

What is the difference between a RN and a LPN?

The difference is in the scope of practice, which is dictated in Maryland by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBN) and the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.  LPNs work under the supervision of RNs, MD, and dentists and usually do not work in areas of critical care.  See careers.  Both RNs and LPNs are licensed nurses.

I am taking some of my pre-requisite courses in the spring and summer, can I still apply for the fall clinical courses?

Yes you can apply while you are completing your pre-reqs.  You need to apply during the early winter to begin the following fall.  The application deadline is February 15.  You will be accepted pending satisfactory completion of the pre-reqs.

What is the application deadline?

February 15

When do the application packets go out?

Application packets are mailed out before the winter break each fall.

How do I get my name on the mailing list for the application packet?

You need to send an email or leave a voice mail message with your complete name and address to Caralee Pruitt, email: cpruitt@carrollcc.edu, phone: 410-386-8198.

How much does the program cost?

Tuition and fees are the same as the rest of the college (fees); in addition, there the following approximate costs:

Where are the clinical sites?

Most clinical sites are throughout Carroll county, however, there are additional sites in Frederick County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City.

If I am accepted to the Waiting List, how do you notify me if a seat becomes open?

If you have been accepted to the Waiting List, we will call you the day a seat becomes open.

What is the workload like?

The workload is very busy.  You will have classes one to two days a week and clinical days 2 days a week.  In addition to class and clinical, there are additional responsibilities that each student will have such as viewing videos and completing computer assisted instructions.  If students need to work, we encourage them to work less than 20 hours per week.

Can I work during the nursing program?

We recommend working less than 20 hours per week.

I have never taken ENGL 101, but I have a degree, what should I do?

Contact the Advising Office.

I have a D in several courses; do I need to repeat them?

A minimum of a C grade is required for the following courses: ENGL 101, PSYC 101, SOC 101, BIOL 210, BIOL 211, BIOL 215, PSYC 210, MATH 115.

Do you take students who live outside of the county?

Carroll County citizens get preference over citizens of other Maryland counties or states.

Do I really have to take statistics?

MATH 115, Introduction to Statistical Methods is a required pre-requisite course.

I am still in high school, should I go to the Career & Technology Center for their allied health program?

The Career & Technology Center provides an excellent introduction to the health care field and is recommended.

I am in the Hill's Scholars program, how does that help me with admission to the nursing program?

Although the courses do not provide extra points towards admission, the rigor of the course work will benefit the student in the nursing program.

I have finished all my pre-requisites at Carroll Community College; do I need to submit a transcript from Carroll with my application?

No.

Can I finish the nursing program in 2 years?

The clinical portion of the nursing program is 2 years; it may take you longer based on the pre-requisite courses.

What classes will transfer to Carroll Community College?

Classes from an accredited college or university will transfer.

What do I need to submit to show that I am enrolled in classes at a different college?

Submit a copy of the registration form.

What method is required for the recommendation?

Recommendation forms are included in the application packet. Recommendation forms should be completed by someone who knows you outside of your family (i.e. church, professors, or employers). The forms may be sent directly to us by the individuals or you may include them with your application.

What is involved in the computer literacy exam?

Refer to this webpage:

http://www.carrollcc.edu/courses/credit/descriptions/complit.asp

I am an LPN, how long is the program to finish my RN?

Once all the pre-clinical requirements are completed, it will take 3 semesters to complete the RN requirements.

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