A full-time, daytime program that will put you in the workplace faster, the Accelerated RN program offers the opportunity to transfer to Maryland public colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) programs. The clinical component of this program begins in the summer and lasts 14 months.
The Accelerated RN degree program totals to 70 credits.
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The college reserves the right to change unilaterally, without notification, any requirement, fee, or program if it is deemed necessary.
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Prerequisites and Time Limits
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher and be within allowable time limit.
- BIOL-107, Fund of Microbiology OR BIOL-200, Microbiology
- 4 credits, completed within 10 years of start of clinicals
- BIOL-203, Anatomy and Physiology I
- 4 credits, completed within 5 years of start of clinicals
- BIOL-204, Anatomy and Physiology II
- 4 credits, completed within 5 years of start of clinicals
- CHEM-103, Fund of Gen Chemistry OR CHEM-101, Inorganic Chem I
- 4 credits, completed within 10 years of start of clinicals
- MATH-132, Topics in Math Literacy OR MATH-138, Statistics, OR MATH-141, College Algebra OR higher Math, 3 or 4 credits
- ENGL-121, College Composition, 3 credits
- HUMN-101, Intro to Humanities, (or approved substitute), 3 credits
- PSYC-101, General Psychology, 3 credits
- PSYC-200, Life Span Development, 3 credits
- SOCI-101, Introduction to Sociology, 3 credits
- COMM-101, 105, or 110, Speech Requirement, 3 credits
Prerequisites taken at other institutions must officially be on file and evaluated by the application deadline. See the Transfer Credit tab.
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Transfer Credit
Official transcripts AND the request to have credit evaluated must be on file by the supplemental application deadline.
- Students must contact their prior institutions to request that OFFICIAL transcripts be sent directly to HCC. Transcripts that are opened or emailed to students are not considered official.
- Use the Transcript Evaluation Request Form to request that HCC evaluate your prior credit for your current degree program.
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Grade Requirements
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for the required science courses.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all prerequisites.
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Nursing Entrance Exam
Official ATI TEAS scores, valid for two years, must be received by October 15 for ROLLING admission and by February 1 for REGULAR admission.
Required minimum scores:
- Reading 69%
- Math 69%
- Composite Score 66.5%
More information about the TEAS exam is on our website.
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Supplemental Application Requirements
- Applicants need an active HCC record with Program 350. If you are not already an HCC student, please Apply for Credit Programs.
- Achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher for all prerequisite courses.
- Complete all required sciences with a cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of C
- Prerequisites must be completed with the required grades and within the specified time limits.
- Official ATI TEAS scores must be on file at HCC.
- Transfer credits require official transcripts and a Transcript Evaluation Form
- Submit the Supplemental Allied Health Application during the application cycle of September 15 to December 15. Sign in to the application account using your personal email (not your HCC email) and find the Supplemental Allied Health Application under the section for Current Students.
- A one-time $25 supplemental application fee, payable by credit card, due at the time of submission of online supplemental application. The fee is waived for active military, active military spouses and veterans with appropriate documentation--DD214 or PCS orders. A promo code will be provided to eligible applicants when applying.
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Additional Application Document
- Howard county residents should submit two residency documents for priority placement in the selection lottery by the application deadline.
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Supplemental Application Dates and Deadlines
The supplemental application for clinical admission may be found in your application account, under "Current HCC Student" during the cycle below:
- September 15 to December 15
For consideration, all prerequisites must be completed and transferred (if applicable) by the end of the Winter term.
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Point System
- Specific points will be assigned for science GPA, overall GPA (for all 11 prerequisite courses), and completion of a U.S. Bachelor's degree.
- The highest grade for each course will be used in calculating the GPA.
- Passing AP/IB/CLEP scores will be accepted for a maximum of 3 courses. No grades will be assigned; they will not be calculated into the GPA.
Point System
- Science GPA for 4 required sciences
- 4.0 = 20 points
- 3.75 - 3.99 = 10 points
- 3.50 to 3.74 = 5 points
- 3.25 to 3.49 = 3 points
- Overall GPA for all prerequisites
- 4.0 = 20 points
- 3.75-3.99 = 10 points
- 3.50 to 3.74 = 5 points
- 3.25 to 3.49 = 3 points
- 3.0 to 3.24 = 1 point
- Completion of a U.S. Bachelor's Degree
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Rolling Admissions Process for Clinicals
Rolling admissions applications are reviewed from September 15 to October 15.
Qualified applicants who have completed all required prerequisites, passed the ATI TEAS with official scores on file, met minimum GPA requirements and accrued at least 15 points by October 15 will be offered a seat in the program on a rolling basis.
Residency is not a factor in the rolling admissions cycle.
Qualified applicants who have accrued fewer than 15 points will be deferred for review until the end of the regular application cycle.
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Regular Admissions Process for Clinicals
- Students who will complete all prerequisites by the end of Fall or Winter term may submit an application prior to the completion of those courses. However, applications will not be reviewed until all required courses have been completed and final GPAs calculated.
- Applications will be reviewed along with rolling applicants who did not accrue the minimum 15 points.
- At the end of the regular admissions cycle, seats will be offered to qualified applicants based on residency status and point totals. Students will be offered seats in the following order with higher point totals being seated first:
- Residents of Howard County
- Out-of-county residents
- Out-of-state students will be considered if seats remain open
- In the event of a tie in points, the science GPA will be used to break the tie. If necessary, the 2nd tie-breaking category will be the GPA in the 11 prerequisites.
- Waitlisted applicants are admitted as seats open.
- The waitlist will NOT roll over from one semester to the next; students will need to reapply each year.
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Accelerated RN and Traditional RN Applications
- Students may submit supplemental applications to both the Accelerated RN and Traditional RN A.A. Degree Programs.
- Once a student accepts a seat in the Accelerated RN Program, the the Traditional RN Program will be withdrawn.
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Clinical Coursework
Only students admitted through the supplemental application cycle may enroll in clinical coursework.
- NURS-142, Fund of Nursing Concepts, 7 credits, Summer
- NURS-143, Concepts of Nursing I, 8 credits, Fall
- NURS-242, Concepts of Nursing II, 6 credits, Spring
- NURS-243, Concepts of Nursing III, 3 credits, Spring
- NURS-244, Concepts of Nursing IV, 8 credits, Summer
- NURS-245, Preparation for Professional Nursing Practice, 1 credit, Summer
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Clinical Requirements for Admitted Students
- If admitted, a drug screening and criminal background check will be required prior to enrollment in any nursing and allied health clinical course in order to ensure the safety of patients in the clinical setting. Students who do not comply with the drug screening and criminal background check are ineligible for placement in clinical agencies and are not able to progress in the clinical program. It is the student’s responsibility to know whether they are eligible for licensure. If a student has a criminal background, it is the students’ responsibility to explore whether the background will prohibit them from being licensed and employed in the health care industry. HCC faculty and staff are not able to provide legal advice. If you have any questions about your background, you may wish to discuss this matter with legal counsel.
- Students are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to accept a clinical seat. However, students who decline the COVID-19 vaccine should be aware that clinical site availability may be limited due to partner facility requirements. Clinical placements are not guaranteed for students who choose not to be vaccinated, which may impact progression and completion of their program.
- As of Fall 2022, ALL students are required to show proof of health insurance. HCC does not provide or sponsor health insurance for students.
Additional Information
- Special Benefits - the Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Program provides greater accessibility to specific healthcare education programs at the in-county tuition rates
- Information for Admitted Students - what you need to know to prepare for your program
