Carroll’s Associate degree in Registered Nursing program prepares students, including current LPNs, to receive the practical knowledge and hands-on training to enter one of the most in-demand fields in health care as RNs.
The Carroll Community College Associate Degree in Nursing Program is pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA, attention Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, NLN CNEA Executive Director, no later than September 18, 2024 to cneaaccreditation@nln.org.
Our Associate degree in Registered Nursing program will help you launch your career in what is, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest growing profession in the country!
Our selective admission program combines classroom learning, hands-on experience with patient care simulators, and clinical rotations at regional hospitals, mainly in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore Counties and Baltimore City.
Why Choose Carroll for your Nursing / Registered Nurse Degree?
Practical courses prepare you for today’s Nursing field
Expert instructors with real-world experience
State-of-the-art simulation labs
Small clinical group sizes
On-campus networking events with health care professionals
Coursework qualifies students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
Already a licensed practical nurse (LPN), Paramedic (NRP) or Military Medic?
Carroll offers a track for LPNs, NRPs and Medics who hold appropriate credentials. Admission to this program is very competitive. Be sure to read the admission requirements.
Educational Options:
Practical Nursing Certificate:
Students who successfully complete the first year of the Registered Nursing Program at Carroll Community College can go on to obtain a Practical Nursing Certificate. Interested students would take a practical nursing summer course to be eligible to take the National Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), taken by those seeking to become licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) or vocational nurse (LVN). There is no standalone Practical Nursing Program. Learn more about the Practical Nursing Certificate.
Associate-to-Bachelor (ATB) program:
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) faster by taking courses concurrently at one of our 4-year partner programs once accepted into the Associate of Science Registered Nursing Program at Carroll. Visit our ATB in Nursing page to learn more.
Advisory Board
Our curriculum is designed and continuously reviewed by an advisory board of industry experts and business leaders, ensuring the program meets all current skill and knowledge requirements. You can visit our Advisory Boards page to see the list of Registered Nursing Advisory Board members, as well as advisory board members for our other programs.
Mission Statement
In accordance with the mission statement of Carroll Community College, the mission of the Nursing Department is to serve the community by educating future nursing professionals in the core values of: caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity, and patient-centered care. In carrying out this mission, faculty members continually strive to exemplify these values to gain the support of the community and to prepare successful nurses.
Curriculum
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Transfers & Careers
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Carroll has transfer agreements with virtually every public college and university in Maryland, as well as many other schools throughout the state and across the country.
More than half of Registered Nurses work in hospitals. Others find employment in doctors’ offices; outpatient facilities; nursing care centers; home health organizations; schools; mental health agencies; hospices; correctional facilities and the military.
As a trained RN, you can anticipate an excellent job outlook, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This career is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations over the next decade. Simply put, when you obtain an AS in Registered Nursing from Carroll, your job prospects will be strong.
For more information about Nursing opportunities, visit the following websites:
When I started my Nursing program journey, it made sense financially to attend Carroll. The College gave me a well-rounded education from experienced instructors who spent many years working in the clinical setting. Their diversity of experiences helped me to prepare for working as an RN.
Faculty
Carroll’s faculty are scholars, researchers and distinguished leaders, selected based on their industry experience, academic excellence and passion for teaching. They possess a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you throughout your pursuit of a Registered Nursing degree.
Rebecca Barker graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 from University of Maryland and her Master of Science in Nursing―Family Nurse Practitioner program from Simmons College in 2017. She had experience as a bedside nurse at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma as well as skilled rehabilitation before obtaining her state licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She believes in the value of an excellent education to train the next generation of quality nurses and is excited to be a part of the Carroll team.
Shelly Fourhman teaches in the first and second terms of the Nursing program. She has been a member of the Nursing faculty at Carroll since 2015. She plays an integral role in simulation and student learning for the Nursing program. She is the course coordinator for Medication Administration and BIO-220 Nutrition class.
Professor Fourhman is in the process of attaining a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, and she earned her Master’s degree in Nursing at the University of Phoenix. Prior to her career at Carroll, she taught as an instructor for pediatric and community nursing clinicals. Her background consists of 24 years of experience as a nurse, with a specialty in pediatric nursing, focusing on the management of burn, diabetes and transplant pediatric patients. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau, a national honor society.
Dr. Jennifer Fritzges has been part of the nursing faculty since September 2009. Her nursing background is in Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care, Pediatrics, and Lactation. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing degree at Benedictine University, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Duquesne University. Dr. Fritzges is the Chair of the Allied Health Division and the Program Director for the Nursing Program at Carroll Community College. She also works as a nurse educator consultant, helping programs implement concept-based teaching programs. Dr. Fritzges loves working with students to make the classroom environment engaging and increasing participation and active learning. In her spare time, Dr. Fritzges loves spending time with her family and her many pets.
Cheryl has been a full-time faculty member at Carroll Community College since January 2022 and is currently teaching students in the first year of the Nursing program. Cheryl started her career as an ADN nurse. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stevenson University in 2018 and returned to Stevenson University where she graduated in 2021 with a Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Education. She has previously worked as a floor nurse, and over the past years has been an operating room nurse. Cheryl is an active member of the local chapter of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) and continues to practice in OR nursing part-time. Cheryl has a strong desire to teach and mentor nursing students and help them to appreciate the desire for life-long learning.
Prof. Harden teaches students in the third and fourth term. She is a proud alumni of Carroll Community College’s nursing program and has gone on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Education from Stevenson University. She is Medical Surgical Nursing board certified, and her clinical experience is in acute care. She continues to practice locally at the bedside across disparate units and is looking forward to working alongside the remarkable future nurses that will graduate from Carroll Community College’s nursing program.
Tammy has been a full-time faculty member at Carroll Community College since August 2018 and is currently teaching students in the first year of the Nursing program. She graduated from Towson University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and then attended Stevenson University where she graduated in 2013 with a Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Education. She worked at a teaching hospital as a pediatric nurse for ten years prior to becoming a nurse educator. Tammy is excited to teach the next generation of nurses in the community where she has grown up, and she knows first-hand the hard work and dedication the students show as she has two sisters who graduated from our program. Tammy also helps mentor students taking additional classes at partner schools working towards a Bachelor degree while in the Nursing program at Carroll.
Donna Rohrbaugh is the Allied Health and Nursing Lab Coordinator. She graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree with a nursing focus. She worked Med/Surg and telemetry for many years at a local hospital. She also worked for a nursing agency in a variety of areas. Donna began teaching clinicals at Carroll as adjunct faculty in Fall of 2007, while also assisting in the simulation lab as needed. In September 2020, she accepted the role of full-time lab coordinator. She has been working to improve the realism of the simulation scenarios.
Tammy Schwaab is a Professor of Nursing and the Simulation Specialist in Carroll’s Nursing Program. She has been with the College since August 2010. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1996 and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Stevenson University in 2014. Her clinical expertise is in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care & Hospital-Based education. She is certified in healthcare simulation education (CHSE) and enjoys using clinical simulation to develop student’s reasoning abilities, communication and teamwork skills, leading to enhanced safety and quality care for patients cared for by Carroll’s nursing graduates. She is currently completing her doctoral studies on the use of clinical simulation to improve the self-confidence and clinical competence of newly graduated registered nurses when caring for deteriorating patients.
Amy Yanky joined the Carroll Community College in Spring of 2023 and transitioned to full time faculty in the Fall of 2023 after discovering a passion for helping students bridge the gap, bringing theory to bedside. Amy graduated with her ADN in 2018. She went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in 2020 and her MSN in Nursing Education in 2023. Amy’s nursing focus has been primarily emergency room focused, earning her emergency nursing and trauma certifications.
Dr. Lourdes Celius is the psychiatric mental health nursing full-time faculty at Carroll Community College. She earned her Master’s (entry into nursing) degree at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and went on to complete her Doctor of Nursing practice degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a concentration in primary care in 2022. She pursued a Psychiatric Mental Health post-master’s certificate in 2023. Dr. Celius has worked as an inpatient psychiatric staff nurse for several years at a psychiatric hospital in Towson, MD. In addition to instruction, she also works as a primary care Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient clinic in Hunt Valley. Dr. Celius is a proud first-generation student. She enjoys discussions with students about therapeutic strategies to assist all patients with mindful consideration of how inpatient hospitalizations or chronic disease management can influence a person’s mental health
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Our Associate degree in Registered Nursing program will help you launch your career in what is, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest growing profession in the country!
