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If you want to make a difference through hands-on care, nursing may be the path for you. Anne Arundel Community College's Nursing department has an outstanding reputation and the express goal to prepare excellent nurses who are readily employed in the most respected profession in the United States. Our students practice simulated nursing skills in a college lab with state-of-the-art equipment and have continually exceeded national and state pass-rate averages. They also receive a variety of clinical experiences in hospitals on acute medical-surgical, obstetrical, pediatric and critical care units; emergency rooms and operating rooms; in extended care and rehabilitation facilities; with home health and community health agencies; and in psychiatric facilities.
AACC’s Nursing department is proud to offer the Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN) and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Are you ready for a career as a registered nurse? Anne Arundel Community College can help! In our 70-credit Registered Nursing program you will gain hands-on experience through simulated skills practice in our state-of-the-art laboratories and clinical settings.
Successful students will earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. With full-time enrollment, students can complete the program in three years.
Certification
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Our graduates have a higher than average pass rate, both at the state and national level.
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AACC and the American Public University System (APUS) have created an accelerated dual enrollment program that combines credential assessment, credit transfer and online education to enable LPN's, Paramedics or Veterans admission into the second year of the registered nursing program at AACC.
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The field of nursing includes a number of different career paths. For some, earning a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) will allow them greater involvement in patient care, including healthcare administration, research or clinical teaching positions. The Nursing Transfer, A.S. will allow you to transfer to both in and out-of-state four-year colleges to complete your degree.
Nursing, Arts & Sciences Transfer, A.S. in the AACC College Catalog.
Note: this degree is offered through the Department of Biology. Questions should be directed to the Science office at 410-777-2260 or science@aacc.edu.
A licensed practical nurse or LPN performs a variety of tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. These tasks may include administering medicine, measuring and recording vitals, and providing general bedside care. AACC’s 41-credit Practical Nursing program offers opportunities to work with state-of-the-art equipment and is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. You will gain hands-on clinical experience in hospitals, on acute medical-surgical, obstetrical and pediatric units; in extended care and rehabilitation facilities; with home health and community health agencies; and through outpatient psychiatric experiences. This evening and weekend program takes one academic year to complete.
Certification
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a certificate. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN). Our graduates have a higher than average pass rate, both at the state and national level. Upon successful completion of this exam, graduates will be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing. For the most current NCLEX pass rates please go to Maryland Board of Nursing.
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Term Graduated |
Aggregate |
Face to Face |
Advanced |
Spring 2020 |
64% |
63% |
100% |
Fall 2020 |
63% |
62% |
100% |
Spring 2021 |
49% |
49% |
None |
Fall 2021* |
54% |
55% |
50% |
Spring 2022 |
60% |
58% |
80% |
Fall 2022 |
51% |
47% |
82% |
*COVID-19
Term Graduated |
Aggregate |
Face to Face |
Advanced |
Fall 2019 |
96% |
96% |
100% |
Spring 2020 |
97% |
97% | 100% |
Fall 2020 |
95% | 95% | 100% |
Spring 2021 |
92% | 92% | N/A |
Fall 2021* |
85% | 84% | 100% |
Spring 2022 |
87% | 86% | 91% |
Fall 2022 |
Pending | Pending | Pending |
Graduate success on licensure is a significant benchmark for any nursing program. Graduates' success on the RN-NCLEX is calculated by the graduating cohort.
Choose from hundreds of specialties as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, technician or nursing assistant. Our registered nursing graduates work in Baltimore-Washington area hospitals, including the shock trauma unit, home health agencies, long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, and health departments as school nurses. Graduates who live outside the region readily find employment. Locally, starting salaries for new graduates average more than $47,000 per year for full-time employment.
For outlook information about specific careers, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
AACC’s School of Continuing Education offers this two-course continuing education program which is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The program is offered twice a year and successful completion awards students a nursing certification as well as an AACC continuing education certificate.
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The AACC Nursing program will demonstrate:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.
The associate degree nursing program at Anne Arundel Community College is in accordance with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) records located in Arnold, Maryland, and is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Anne Arundel Community College associate degree in nursing program is continuing accreditation through fall 2029.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
A copy of the Board of Commissioners Accreditation Letter may be obtained from:
Anne Arundel Community College
Nursing Office
101 College Parkway
Health and Life Science Building, Room 270
Arnold, MD 21012
410-777-7276