Licensed Practical Nursing Pathway Admissions

All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher and be within allowable time limit.  One science must have a grade of A or B.

• 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 Chemistry I
  • 4 credits, completed within 10 years of start of clinicals
• MATH-132, Math Literacy OR MATH 138, Statistics OR MATH-141, College Algebra or higher
  • 3-4 credits
• ENGL-121, College Composition
  • 3 credits
• PSYC-101, General Psychology
  • 3 credits
• PSYC-200, Life Span Development
  • 3 credits

Prerequisites taken at other institutions must officially be on file and evaluated by HCC.  See the Transfer Credit tab.

All corequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

The following courses may be taken with the clinical courses, but it is strongly recommended that all courses be completed PRIOR TO starting clinicals due to the demands and time commitment needed for success in clinical coursework.

• SOCI-101, Introduction to Sociology
  • 3 credits to be taken with NURS-242 if not completed before the start of clinicals
• COMM-101, 105 or 110, Speech Requirement
  • 3 credits to be taken with NURS 242 if not completed before the start of clinicals
• HUMN-101, Introduction to Humanities
  • 3 credits to be taken with NURS-244 if not completed before the start of clinicals

Official transcripts AND the request to have credit evaluated must be on file by March 1.

• 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.

• All prerequisite and corequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• One of the prerequisite sciences must be completed with a grade of A or B.
• A cumulative HCC GPA of 2.0 or higher is required.

• An official HESI LPN-RN Mobility exam score must be received by March 1
• Required passing score of 750 or 70%
• Exam scores are valid for two years

More information about the HESI Mobility Exam can be found on our website.

• Applicants need an active HCC record with Program 350.  If you are not already an HCC student, please Apply for Credit Programs.
• Achieve a cumulative HCC GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Prerequisites must be completed with the required grades and within the specified time limits.
• Transfer credits require official transcripts and a Transcript Evaluation Form
• Submit proof of an active, unencumbered Maryland or compact state LPN license.
• Submit the Supplemental Allied Health Application during the application cycle of September 15 to February 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.

• Provide a copy of an active, unencumbered Maryland or compact state LPN license.
• Howard county residents should submit two residency documents for priority placement in the selection lottery.

The supplemental application for Summer clinical admission may be found in your application account, under "Current HCC Student" during the dates below:

• September 15 to February 15

For consideration, all prerequisites must be completed and transferred (if applicable) by March 1.  

Priority is given to applicants who have completed all prerequisites by March 1. 

• For consideration, all prerequisites and required documents must be completed and received by March 1st.
• Priority is given to students that have completed ALL prerequisites by March 1.
• HESI LPN to RN Mobility Exam must be received by March 1.
• A randomized lottery is used when qualified applicants exceed available seats.
• Only qualified applicants are randomly selected and offered a seat or placed on a waitlist.
• Lottery selection order:
  • Howard County residents
  • Maryland residents (out-of-county)
  • Out-of-state residents
• Waitlisted applicants are admitted as seats open.
• The waitlist DOES NOT roll over to the next year; students must reapply each year.

Only students admitted through the supplemental application cycle may enroll in clinical coursework.

• NURS-124, LPN Transition Concepts (offered in day only*), 6 credits, Summer
• NURS-242, Concepts of Nursing II, 6 credits, Fall semester
• NURS-243, Concepts of Nursing III, 3 credits, Fall semester
• NURS-244, Concepts of Nursing VI, 8 credits, Spring semester
• NURS-245, Preparation for Professional Nursing Practice, 1 credit, Spring semester

*NURS-124 is offered as a day option course.  Upon completion of the transition course, students will select a schedule option (Day or Evening/Weekend) for the remainder of their clinical courses.

Health insurance, vaccinations, and reliable transportation are required for participation in clinical courses.

• Admissions requirements & application timeline:  admissions@howardcc.edu or you can make an appointment with an admissions coach.
• Clinical course questions:  hsdcc@howardcc.edu 
• Program outcomes, clinical sites, student handbook, and clinical grading:  Archiena Beaver - Program Director:  abeaver@howardcc.edu