Nursing

Wor-Wic's certificate of proficiency and associate of science degree nursing programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Students complete clinical experiences, in addition to studying nursing theory and general education subjects. High school or college courses in biology and chemistry are strongly recommended.

The certificate program in practical nursing is designed to prepare graduates for jobs as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Graduates who pass the examination in Maryland for licensure as LPNs can give nursing care under the direction of other health care providers in a variety of settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. This program is approved as part of Maryland's statewide LPN to ADN articulation agreement. The certificate program is based on concepts from the physical, biological and social sciences.

The associate of science degree program is a registered nursing education program for those with a practical nursing education. This program is designed to prepare graduates for jobs as registered nurses (RNs). Graduates who pass the examination in Maryland for licensure as RNs can give nursing care in a variety of settings, where they may also provide direction to others in the technical aspects of nursing. The associate of science degree program builds on the foundation of the practical nursing program. This program is approved as part of Maryland's statewide RN to BSN articulation agreement. Graduates are granted up to 70 credit hours of direct transfer credit for their Wor-Wic course work when they enroll in one of the BSN programs in the University of Maryland system.

Due to the limited number of spaces available in these programs, selection is on a competitive basis. Interested individuals must follow the procedures in the Nursing Admission Information packet, which is available in the admissions office. Applicants to the certificate nursing program can choose to be considered for admission based on their grade point average (GPA) in five pre-nursing courses or on their American College Testing (ACT) assessment score. Admission to the associate of science degree nursing program can also be based on either the student’s GPA or ACT assessment score. In order to be considered for admission into the program that begins in the fall, prospective students must complete the admission requirements by the first Friday in June. Those interested in the program that begins in the spring must complete the admission requirements by the first Friday in October.

In order to graduate with a certificate of proficiency or associate of science degree, students must obtain a grade of "C" or better in all nursing and biology courses. Students must also meet all clinical objectives and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification while enrolled in clinical nursing courses.

For additional information about the nursing program, contact Denise Marshall, Nursing Department Head.

Program Outline

Nursing Program Outline