The Nursing A.S. Degree Program prepares students to give competent, safe nursing care to clients in hospitals, nursing homes and other comparable health agencies under the supervision of more experienced practitioners. With experience and further preparation, students should be able to assume increasing responsibility in nursing. The program prepares students to take the examination for registered nurse licensure.
Frederick Community College is a community college in Frederick, Maryland, offering occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Welding, among other fields. The college provides more than 100 programs of study spanning career and workforce training, degrees and certificates, transfer pathways, online programs, and personal enrichment. Its academic communities include Health Professions; Technology, Trades, Engineering & Math; Business, Hospitality & Culinary; and Legal and Public Safety. FCC emphasizes flexible programs and hands-on experience, with connections between programs, career information, networking opportunities, and regional employers. The college also supports students through career, advising, and transfer services, student success programs, tutoring, testing, and veterans and military services.