Nursing Program

The nursing program at Frederick Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Frederick Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 20 years.

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Frederick Community College

6901 Security Blvd, Suite 16, Baltimore, MD

Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland, was founded in 1957 when it was an evening school originally operating out of Frederick High School. By 1970 the school had moved to a new location in Opossumtown Pike. From the school's initial enrollment of 77 to its current enrollment of over 17,000, FCC has dedicated itself to providing quality education to its service area and students, reviewing and updating programs as necessary to meet the needs of current and future students while maintaining and affordable price.

Academics

Frederick Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue the academic or career path that best suits their needs. Academic programs prepare students for continued educational opportunities by completing the first two years of a four year education, followed by transferring to a college or university to continue one's education and eventually earn a bachelor's degree. Individuals may pursue career opportunities as an undergraduate degree holder or choose to seek graduate level education upon completion. Students will apply to public, private or out of state schools, and it is recommended that they meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and transfer requirements.

Career programs allow students to study in a technical or vocational field, preparing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals.  Students will participate in traditional and practical courses, with practical courses providing a forum of supervised skill development necessary to ably conduct ones duties in a professional environment. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency to potential employers.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Communications
• General Studies
• Medical Assisting

A complete list of programs offered may be found via the school website along with degree pathways, certificate programs, and much more.

Admissions

Frederick Community College will admit any individual that supplies an application for admission and pays all fees as part of its open enrollment policy. Students should be 18 years of age or older or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transcripts and test scores should be supplied if available, and students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation is encouraged to familiarize oneself with the campus, as is meeting with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school's financial aid department to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to each academic year. Additionally, students may be selected at random to supply additional tax and financial information in order to verify the accuracy of their supplied FAFSA as part of new federal regulations governing the disbursement of financial aid.

Additional financial aid information may be found at:

www.fafsa.ed.gov, www.pin.ed.gov and www.frederick.edu/register_now/finaid.aspx

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Frederick Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).