Department of Nursing

The BSN Pre-Licensure Program
The four-year bachelor of science in nursing pre-licensure program provides a high-quality educational experience that increases the professional aptitude of the students, broadens their choices for career advancement and improves the quality of nursing both locally and regionally. Students are required to earn a minimum of 124 credits at the 100 level or above, complete all necessary core curriculum and nursing requirements. 

Become a force for good at our top-ranked nursing program. 
Part of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, our program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. You’ll learn alongside registered nurses in our state-of-the-art simulation lab and complete your clinical fieldwork in real-world settings.

Award-Winning Program
The nursing BSN at Hood College is ranked #9 in Maryland and #12 in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on Nursing Schools Almanac’s Top U.S. Nursing Schools 2022.

Nursing Scholarship
Take advantage of the RN Scholarship Program. Our partners at Frederick Health offer up to $22,000 in financial aid for nursing students who agree to work at Frederick Health for a pre-determined period after graduation.

Clinical Partnerships
Gain hands-on experience at local hospitals and health centers, including Brook Lane Health Services, Children’s National Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, National Institutes of Health and more.

Occupational Outlook
Nurses are in high demand due to a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers. Registered nurses are employed in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, private practices, nursing homes and schools. The median annual wage for nurses is $77,600, higher than the national average.

Resources

• Hood College Nursing Handbook
• The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice

Our Mission
The Hood College Department of Nursing strives to prepare nursing students for reflective, culturally humble nursing practice through the systematic study of the liberal arts and the science of nursing. By promoting the exploration of innovative practices, the incorporation of technology and research, and the pursuit of knowledge and clinical judgement, we inspire nursing students to advocate for the improved health of the individuals, families and communities.

Recognitions
The Hood College nursing program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Hood College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

How to Apply
The nursing program at Hood College is competitive, and the application process is completed in two steps; students will be accepted to the College before they are evaluated for admission to the nursing program.

• First-year applications
• Transfer applications