CC/MGW Nursing Program 
Nursing is a health career open to both men and women with various goals, interests, and capabilities. There are many career opportunities available in this field with work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, industry and physician's offices, and community settings as well. If you have interest in joining this honored work force, our brochures contain all the information you need to get started on obtaining your Maryland nursing license!
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Award: Associate of Science Degree
Nursing: Registered Nurse A.S. Degree
Program Mission: “The mission of the nursing department is to provide a sustainable and transformative educational experience. The nursing department prepares students for licensure eligibility, entry-level positions and continued education in nursing."
Program Description: The Registered Nurse Degree curriculum provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for competent beginning level practice, including a balance of general education and nursing theory. Principles from the humanities and bio-psychosocial sciences are integrally related to nursing theory and research, and the learner is required to apply this knowledge to individuals, families, groups and communities in increasingly complex situations as they progress through the curriculum. Theoretical application takes place in a variety of planned clinical settings, and is viewed as an invaluable aspect of the educational process to obtain your Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Students must earn a 75% average on all examinations in every course in the nursing program. This 75% average is calculated by taking the total number of points earned by the student on all unit, laboratory, and final exams divided by the total number of points possible for those same exams. Students who fail to pass the course examinations with an overall average of 75% or higher will not be able to progress in the program.
Nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Why? There are several reasons, including an aging population and a large number in the workforce reaching retirement. This is an emotionally fulfilling and rewarding career with many tangible benefits. Click Note from the Director to learn why nursing might be the perfect career for you!
Program Goals: The Registered Nurse Degree program will:
- Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
- Prepare students in four broad program outcomes: Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Professional Identity and Spirit of Inquiry (NLN, 2010, p.9).
- Prepare students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
- Prepare students for successful careers in the nursing profession or for continued study of professional nursing education at the baccalaureate level.
| NCLEX Pass Rates Comparison |
| Fiscal Year |
Chesapeake College |
Maryland Average |
National Average |
| 2020 |
93% |
88% |
88% |
| 2021 |
100% |
86% |
84% |
| 2022 |
95% |
82% |
80% |
| 2023 |
100% |
83% |
83% |
| 2024 |
100% |
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Accelerated Pathway for Special Populations
Please note: spring of 2025 will be the last semester this pathway is offered.
There is an established advanced academic program specifically tailored for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s), Paramedics, and Veterans to complete the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing at Chesapeake College.
Chesapeake College has partnered with American Public University System (APUS) to create an accelerated program combining credential assessment, credit transfer, and online education to enable qualified LPN’s, paramedics, navy corpsman, army medics and air force medical technicians to be admitted to the second year of Chesapeake College/MGW’s nursing program. Upon completion of six (6) credits of nursing theory that will be taken online through APUS, students will be eligible to complete two (2) credits of Direct Clinical Practice (DCP) through Chesapeake College. Once these requirements have been successfully completed through APUS and CC/MGW, the student will be eligible to enter the second year of the associate of science degree in nursing at Chesapeake College.
The six credit nursing theory course taken through APUS is individualized to meet the unique needs of each group of learners and is delivered in an online format.
LPN Student Requirements
- Complete all general education prerequisite requirements required of all CC/MGW Nursing Students prior to any nursing coursework with APUS.
- Official Transcript to verify successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- Copy of current, active and unencumbered Maryland LPN license.
- Verification of current employment as an LPN for minimum FTE of one year (2.080 hours) within the last three calendar years.
- Submission of reference from direct report supervisor.
Paramedic Student Requirements
- Complete all general education prerequisite requirements required of all CC/MGW Nursing Students prior to any nursing coursework with APUS.
- Official transcript from a state-approved licensed paramedic program.
- Copy of current, active and unencumbered Maryland license from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services System.
- Verification of current employment as an paramedic for minimum FTE of one year (2.080 hours) within the last three calendar years.
- Submission of reference from direct report supervisor.
Navy Corpsman, Army Medics and AirForce Medical Technicians
- Complete all general education prerequisite requirements required of all CC/MGW Nursing Students prior to any nursing coursework with APUS.
- Must be a medic/corpsman to qualify for at least one year of experience.
- Submit a copy of Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) as verification of required military service.
General Education Requirements that must be completed prior to transition course with APUS
- Chem 012 (Intro to Chemistry)
- Psc 150 (General Pschology)
- English 101 (English Composition)
- Math Elective: either Mat 113 (College Algebra), Mat 115 (precalculus) or Mat 140 (calculus and analytic geometry).
- Bio 211 * (Anatomy and Physiology I )
- Bio 212 (Anatomy and Physiology II)
- Bio 202 (Microbiology)
- Psc 250 (Human Growth and Development)
*Bio 211 requires a Biology Placement Exam or Bio 111 or other appropriate exemption. Eligibility for the exam is obtained through academic advising. The exam is administered through the testing center (s) at either the Wye Mills or Cambridge Campus. Students that score > 70% may register directly into Bio 211. Students that score < 70% need to register into Bio 103 before Bio 211 or as a co-requsite requirement to Bio 211.
To get started in the Chesapeake/MGW Nursing Degree Program Contact an Advisor:
Overview: The Maryland Board of Nursing determines admission to the NCLEX-RN examination. By law, the board may deny licensure for a variety of reasons that include conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude, if the nature of the offense bears directly on the fitness of the person to practice nursing. On the application for licensure, the Board of Nursing will ask candidates if they have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a traffic violation). If you know you will legally need to answer "yes" to this question, it is imperative that you contact the Board of Nursing prior to application to confidentially discuss with them your potential eligibility to take the exam.
The Chesapeake College/MGW Nursing Program is fully approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
The associate degree nursing program at Chesapeake College at the Wye Mills campus located in Wye Mills, Maryland is accredited by the::
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Chesapeake College/MGW Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/
Chesapeake College MGW Outcomes Data
Nursing Re-Enrollment Petition
Professional Licensure Disclosure