Nursing at Harford

NURSING INFORMATION SESSION
You can meet with nursing faculty and student services for a Q&A session.

New Sessions to be Announced

The session covers:

• The ins and outs of the program
• Requirements to begin the program
• Information about the TEAS exam and application process
• Nursing selection process
• Degree Options for Dual Enrollment
• Requirements for classrooms, clinical and lab Associate-To-Bachelor's (ATB) degree partners, and clinical partners will be available after the nursing information sessions.

Our goal is to make all materials and services accessible. If you need accommodations to participate, contact Office of Accessibility at least 10 days in advance of the event.

admission criteria
Prerequisite courses must be completed and TEAS scores must be received, prior to the application deadline. The three worksheets linked below help prospective nursing students determine if they are ready to apply. We suggest printing and completing each document and discussing with your academic advisor.

NOTE: Program Requirements - In order to fulfill clinical facility requirements, Harford's nursing students must undergo a background check, drug screen, and provide their medical records, which should include proof of COVID vaccination and booster. Religious and medical waivers are not acceptable in lieu of COVID vaccination.

For GENERAL NURSING

• Application for Spring is available JUL 15–SEP 15.
• Application for Summer/Fall is available NOV 15–FEB 15

Nursing course progression for regular admissions includes four consecutive semesters in fall and spring semesters only. Summer attendance is not required. Classes are on weekdays and clinicals are typically weekday days or evenings and possibly some weekends.

For LPN to RN 

• Application for Spring is available JUL 15–SEP 15.
• Application for Summer/Fall is available NOV 15–FEB 15

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking to complete an associate degree and attain RN licensure must apply and upload an image of their LPN license on the Nursing Program Application.

For SUMMER ACCELERATED Option

If you  already completed a majority of pre-nursing courses and are able to carry a full-time course load during the summer, you may apply for this accelerated option. Course progression for the accelerated option begins in May and concludes in August of the following year. Summer attendance is required.

aPPLICATION PROCESS
Both new and current Harford Community College students must submit a Nursing Program Application. If you are not a current Harford student, you must fill out the general application prior to applying to the Nursing Program.

*NOTE:  This is not your OwlNet/OwlMail credentials.

All prospective nursing students should review Nursing Student Handbook to become familiar with the expectations and information pertaining to Nursing and the application process.

For F-1 (International) STUDENTS

For those NOT currently enrolled at Harford:
Contact the International Admissions Specialist for information.

For those currently enrolled at Harford:
Follow General Nursing Admissions application procedures.

NOTE: International students planning to transfer credit from a college or university outside of the United States must have official, translated transcripts evaluated by an accredited evaluation service. Harford Community College does not evaluate foreign transcripts. Allow adequate time for the requesting, translation and evaluation of academic credentials. All transcripts and evaluations must be received by the nursing application deadline.

admission criteria
Prerequisite courses must be completed and TEAS scores must be received, prior to the application deadline. The three worksheets linked below help prospective nursing students determine if they are ready to apply. We suggest printing and completing each document and discussing with your academic advisor.

The Practical Nursing certificate program has one semester of prerequisite coursework. All prerequisite courses are general education courses. Students must successfully complete these courses to be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing certificate program.

NOTE: Program Requirements - In order to fulfill clinical facility requirements, Harford's nursing students must undergo a background check, drug screen, and provide their medical records, which should include proof of COVID vaccination and booster. Religious and medical waivers are not acceptable in lieu of COVID vaccination.

aPPLICATION PROCESS

• Application for Spring is available JUL 15-SEP15

Both new and current Harford Community College students must submit a Nursing Program Application. If you are not a current Harford student, you must fill out the general application prior to applying to the Nursing Program.

*NOTE:  This is not your OwlNet/OwlMail credentials.

All prospective practical nursing students should review the Practical Nursing Certificate Program Student Handbook to become familiar with the expectations and information pertaining to Practical Nursing and the application process.

All nursing applicants must schedule and complete the TEAS Nursing Assessment and submit scores.

Official college transcripts must be sent to Harford by the transfer school(s).  Coursework from a prior college/university cannot be transferred on another college/university's official transcript. Official transcripts for coursework completed using AP, CLEP, IB, DANTES/DSST exams or military training are also required. In order to be considered for Harford's nursing program, all official transcripts must be received by the date indicated on the application.

• Online lab courses are not accepted as transfer credit
• Nursing course work from other nursing programs is not accepted
• Transcripts are not required for courses taken at Harford Community College

3-5 days after your application has been received, a $25 application fee will post to your College account. You may view your account as well as pay the fee by logging into OwlNet and clicking the All About Me tab.