Accelerated Pathway for Special Populations to Complete the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree

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This is an established advanced academic pathway specifically tailored for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s), Paramedics, and Military Corpsman/Medics 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 an accelerated admission to the Chesapeake College/MGW’s nursing program. Upon completion of six (6) credits of nursing theory that will be taken online through APUS and two (2) credits of Direct Clinical Practice (DCP) through Chesapeake College, 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.
- 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 a paramedic for a 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.
- 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.