Baltimore City Community College offers three programs in nursing. The practical nurse program sequence lasts two or three semesters. Students who want to transfer to a four-year college and study nursing can earn an associate's degree in nursing in five semesters. To become a licensed practical nurse, you can pursue the three-year LPN program sequence, which will also allow you to obtain an associate's degree in nursing.
The Helene Fuld School of Nursing at Coppin State University is designed for students wanting to pursue a career as a registered nurse. The degree program takes at least four years to complete. The school also has a program for current RNs who want to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing. Coppin also offers a training program for certified nursing assistants. This certificate program runs for 12 weeks.
The Community College of Baltimore County offers two tracks for nursing students: registered nursing (RN) and licensed practical nursing (LPN). Registered nursing students pursue an associate's degree in nursing; LPN students pursue a certificate in practical nursing. This college also offers an LPN-to-RN bridge program in which practical nurses can obtain an associate's degree to prepare them for registered nursing. An associate's-to-master's program is offered in conjunction with nearby Towson University for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree in any field of study; these students earn an associate's and then a master's degree in nursing.
The School of Nursing at the University of Maryland offers a few undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing. The undergraduate program trains students to become RNs and generally lasts four years. Applicants must have completed 25 prerequisite courses in general education and science. The master's program is designed for registered or more advanced nurses. It exposes students to specialty fields in nursing such as nurse anesthesia, acute and primary care nursing, and leadership positions in clinical nursing.