Program Description
The basic nursing curriculum covers two academic
years, is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing,
and is accredited by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Upon successful
completion of the curriculum, the graduate is granted
the AS in nursing and is eligible to take the state board
examination for registered nurse licensure. Graduates
will be prepared to give competent nursing care to
patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other
comparable health agencies under the supervision of
more experienced practitioners and, with appropriate
experience and further preparation, should be able to
assume increasing responsibility in nursing.
Hospitals, nursing homes, and other health agencies
within the metropolitan area will provide the settings
for a variety of clinical experiences, which are planned
as a vital part of each nursing course.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able
to:
Maintain legal, ethical, evidence-based, and
professional standards in nursing.
Utilize clinical reasoning in practice.
Practice patient centered care.
Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
Effectively use current technology and informatics.
Ensure a safe environment for patient, self, and
others.
Program Advisors
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Prof. Dianna Matthews
240-567-5552
dianna.matthews@montgomerycollege.edu
Dr. Monique Davis
240-567-5622
Monique.davis@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please visit:
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/nursing
NURSING PROGRAM
AS: 570
Total Credits: 70
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
NURSING PROGRAM
AS: 570
2018-2019
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
Principles of Biology I (4 Credits)
Techniques of Reading and Writing II (3
Credits) OR
Critical Reading/ Writing/ Research at
Work (3 Credits)
Fundamentals of Nursing (7 credits)
Professionalism and Communication in
Nursing (1 Credit)
Basic Health Assessment (1 Credit)
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in
Nursing (2 Credits) *
MUST be completed prior to third
semester of nursing program
Second Semester
BIOL 212
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 Credits)
MATH 117
OR Higher
Mathematic Foundations Course OR
Survey of College Mathematics (3
Credits)
NURS 125
Nursing in Health and Illness I (4
Credits)
NURS 126
Nursing Care of Special Populations
I: Geriatric and Psychiatric Nursing
(4 Credits)
PSYC 102
OR PSYC
203
General Psychology (3 Credits) OR
Human Growth and Development
During the Life Span (3 Credits)
Third Semester
Arts Distribution (3 Credits)*
BIOL
213
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4
Credits)
NURS
225
Nursing in Health and Illness II (4
Credits)
NURS
226
Nursing Care of Special Populations II:
Maternal/Child Nursing (5 Credits)
Fourth Semester
BIOL
210
Microbiology (4 Credits)
Global Humanities Distribution (3 Credits)
*
NURS
205
Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
(1 Credit)
NURS
240
Nursing in Health and Illness III (7
Credits)
SOCY
Sociology Course either: SOCY 100, 105,
214 OR 240 will meet the Behavior and
Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
requirement (3 Credits) *
* May be taken in any sequence
Total Credit Hours: 70
Advising Notes
In addition to the scholastic standards required of all students in the College, nursing students are required to achieve a grade
of C or better in mathematics foundation, BIOL 210, BIOL 212, and BIOL 213, and each nursing course in order to
continue in the program.
The nursing curriculum depends on proper sequencing of courses. All non-nursing courses in the curriculum, with the
exception of the arts and humanities distribution courses, are to be completed prior to or during the semester in which they are
listed.
NURSING PROGRAM
AS: 570
NURSING A.S. (TP/SS): 570
Total Credits: 70
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MATH 110, 115 (A), 117 (A), 120, 130, 150, 165, 170, or 181)
CONSULT COUNSELING FACULTY/FACULTY ADVISOR ABOUT CHOICE
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
PY 102/PSYC 102 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 107/BIOL 150 4
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 204/BIOL 212 4
General Education Elective (GEEL)
BI 205/BIOL 213 4
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
This is a selective program with specific admissions requirements. Applications should be
received in the Admissions Office by April 1 for fall semester and by August 1 for spring
semester. For additional information, contact the Admissions and Records Office at the Takoma
Park/Silver Spring Campus, 240-567-1501, or the program department.
After acceptance into the nursing program, all students must obtain current CPR certification for
“Healthcare Provider” or “Professional Rescuer” as well as a TB test or chest X-ray showing no
evidence of tubercular disease. Clinical agencies require documented evidence (titers) of
immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B (immunization series may be in progress
with titer obtained at its conclusion). In addition, knowledge of varicella (chicken pox) immune
status by blood titer is required.
Total Credits:
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
(only if needed for EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 103/ENGL 103 ) EN 101/ENGL 101(A)
(3)
BI 203/BIOL 210 4
NURSING PROGRAM COURSES (TP ONLY)
NU 113/NURS 113 7
NU 114/NURS 114 1
NU 121/NURS 121 1
NU 125/NURS 125 4
NU 126/NURS 126 4
NU 129/NURS 129 2
NU 205/NURS 205 1
NU 225/NURS 225 4
NU 226/NURS 226 5
NU 255/NURS 240 7
TEAS testing is required of all Nursing
Applicants.
TEAS Study Materials
Nursing Website
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
This degree is a career program and may not readily transfer to four year colleges/universities (except in special cases.) Visit transfer planning
for more information.
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
Last Modified: June 2018
Name: Date: ID #:
3 or 4
3
3
SO 101/SOCY 100 or
SO 105/SOCY 105 or
SO 204/SOCY 214 or
SO 210/SOCY 240
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NURSING PROGRAM
AS: 570
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Notes:
This is a selective program with specific admissions
requirements. Applications should be received in the
Admissions Office by April 1 for fall semester and by August
1 for spring semester. For additional information, contact the
Admissions and Records Office at the Takoma Park/Silver
Spring Campus, 240-567-1501, or the program department.
After acceptance into the nursing program, all students must
obtain current CPR certification for “Healthcare Provider or
“Professional Rescuer” as well as a TB test or chest X-ray
showing no evidence of tubercular disease. Clinical agencies
require documented evidence (titers) of immunity to measles,
mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B (immunization series may be
in progress with titer obtained at its conclusion). In addition,
knowledge of varicella (chicken pox) immune status by blood
titer is required.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows;
part-time students should consult an adviser.