Becoming an LPN in Baltimore

There are three post-secondary establishments in Baltimore that offer students LPN programs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), licensed practical nurses comprise 13% of all nurses in the city. This figure may grow over the next 10 years as an aging population seeks more access to healthcare.

Most LPN programs take one year full-time or two years part-time, though there is some variation. Students will blend clinical work, lab work (sometimes clinical simulations), coursework, and classroom study.

All three Baltimore LPN programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

An LPN program is usually comprised of these following subject matters:

• Human Physiology & Anatomy
• Human Development & Growth
• Nutrition Principles
• Pharmacology Core Concepts
• Concepts of Nursing Care
• Psychosocial Nursing
• Maternity Care & Pediatric Care
• Leadership for Nursing
• Care for Adults
• Care for the Elderly

Schools That Offer LPN Programs in Baltimore, MD

Cecil College

• Website: https://www.cecil.edu/
• Address: One Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901
• Phone: (410) 287-1000

Cecil College is an open-access college based in Baltimore. It boasts a supportive environment for learning, professional development, and practical skills for the workplace. Students of the nursing program may use their studies to further their skills towards an Associate’s Degree, or enter healthcare practice as an LPN.

Admission Requirements:

• High School or GED
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Minimum 17 years of age at the time of program commencement
• Three pre-requisite courses include: College Composition, Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab, and Introductory & Intermediate Algebra 1
• Cecil has an open admissions policy and most usual limits do not apply

Community College of Baltimore County

• Website: https://www.ccbcmd.edu/
• Address: 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237, USA
• Phone: (443)-840-2222

Founded in 1957 and undergoing several name changes, the school has an annual enrollment exceeding 72,000 students. The nursing program is a one-year study course comprising 46 credits. The curriculum covers human anatomy, practical nursing skills, pharmacology, molecular biology and cells, and mental health. Enrolled students complete a mix of classroom, practical skills, and clinical experiences.

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum 2.0 GPA for any courses taken previously at the college
• Provide all necessary transcripts
• Relating to High School Diploma or GED
• Pass the ATI TEAS and submit the scores to the school for consideration
• A number of pre-requisite courses in biology, anatomy, psychology, and composition are strongly recommended but not mandatory, all Grade C

Anne Arundel Community College

• Website: https://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/credit-and-degree-seekers/nursing/
• Address: 101 College Pkwy, Arnold, Maryland 21012
• Phone: 410-777-7310

Anne Arundel Community College was established in 1961 in Arnold, part of the metropolitan area of Baltimore (just 20 miles away). An award-winning community college, AACC offers a range of nursing programs. Students will begin with classroom study and must maintain a grade of C until they get to the Clinical Laboratory. This C must be maintained throughout.

Admission Requirements:

• Mandatory program information session
• High school diploma, GED, graduate or equivalent
• Transcripts in support of the above
• Pre-requisite courses include general chemistry or college-level chemistry. Where home schooled, the curriculum must be of a state-approved curriculum
• Arithmetic Placement Test. Minimum score of 27. The test must have been taken no longer ago than 7 years or it must be retaken
• Non-English-speaking students must have passed TOEFL or valid equivalent

Employment Opportunities for LPNs in Baltimore

You will find the below organizations often offering LPN employment in Baltimore:

• Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
• Baltimore Medical System
• University of Maryland Faculty Physicians
• Fresenius Medical Care
• Washington Pediatric Hospital
• MedMark Treatment Centers
• Stella Maris

Other healthcare facilities:

• LifeBridge Health
• Nurses At Heart Nursing Staffing Agency
• Origin Travel Nurses

Baltimore NCLEX-PN Pass Rates

Top Ranked LPN Programs in Baltimore

Listed below are the top LPN schools in Baltimore based on our LPN program rankings for MD out of 12 other accredited programs offered in the state:

• Anne Arundel Community College - #3

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