Program Information and Application Forms
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Our ladder-style program offers an Associate of Science degree in Nursing, which will enable you to apply for and take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which is needed to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Our nursing program offers numerous options: In-person/face-to-face (day and evening), LPN to RN Online, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to LPN or RN, and Weekend Hybrid. We also enroll cohorts at our Bedford County Campus and Garrett County, Maryland location on a bi-annual basis.
You will be eligible for certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) upon completion of your first semester of study.
After completing your first year of our Nursing program and a five-week summer course, you'll be eligible for the NCLEXPN or to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Completing the second year of our Nursing program enables you to apply for the NCLEX-RN or licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Throughout the course of the nursing program students are placed in various clinical sites. Students are in the clinical setting approximately 1400 hours over the course of four semesters under the supervision of a nursing faculty member.
The ACM Nursing program is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
The Associate’s Degree nursing program at Allegany College of Maryland located in
Cumberland, Maryland is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Allegany College of Maryland Nursing program is also approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Utilizing evidenced-based practice, clinical reasoning skills, and the core components* of nursing practice, the graduate of the Associate Degree Nursing Program will provide for clients in diverse health care settings by:
RN Licensing Exam Student Success
Percentage of students who successfully passed the NCLEX-RN exam on the first attempt in a calendar year.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grads taking NCLEX-RN exam | 112 | 98 | 79 | 92 |
| Test-takers passing NCLEX-RN exam | 94 | 84 | 70 | 90 |
| Allegany College of Maryland NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 83.93% | 85.71% | 88.6% | 98% |
| National NCLEX-RN Pass Rates Associate Degree Nursing | 80.83% | 84.48% | 85.2% | 88% |
* Allegany College of Maryland NCLEX-RN pass rates are reflective of aggregated rates
for all graduates testing in Maryland, Pennsylvania and elsewhere from January 1 thru
December 31 for the year noted.
Program Completion Rates
Defined as completing the program in 4 semesters
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.5% | 54.55% | 65.95% | 80.8% |
*Some students still in the program and are on track to graduate within 4 semesters.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
The Associate of Science in nursing program at Allegany College of Maryland meets the state education requirements for a Registered nursing license in the states listed below. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed.
States where graduates can obtain RN licensure:
(NCLEX state board test)
States where graduates MAY NOT qualify for licensure:
No determination:
Our experienced, knowledgeable faculty and staff are excited to share their expertise with you and prepare you to succeed in the diverse, dynamic field of nursing.
Rick Cooper, MSN, RN
rcooper@allegany.edu
Associate Dean - Nursing
301-784-5574
Technology 229
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S.N., M.S.N., West Virginia University
RN
Sandy Clark, MSN, RN, CRNI
sclark@allegany.edu
Program Director – On-campus nursing programs
301-784-5379
Allied Health 219
A.S., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix
RN
Dr. Aimee Younkin, PhD, MSN, RN
ayounkin@allegany.edu
Program Director – Online Nursing programs
301-784-5563
Allied Health 218
BSN, MSN Carlow University
PhD, Capella University
Trina Geisler
tgeisler@allegany.edu
Assistant to the Directors – Pre Nursing Advisor – on-campus and online
301-784-5570
Allied Health 214
A.A.S., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S., Geneva College
Robin Stayer
rstayer@allegany.edu
Administrative Associate Online Nursing
301-784-5334
Allied Health 216
Heather Sloane
hsloane@allegany.edu
Administrative Associate On-campus Programs
301-784-5606
Allied Health 220
A.A.S. - Paralegal Studies - Allegany College of Maryland
Karen Baughman, MSN, RN
kbaughman3@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
301-784-5571
Allied Health 271
AA Allegany College of Maryland,
BSN, MSN, American Sentinel University
Additional Graduate Studies: Spring Arbor University
Jennifer Burriss, MSN, RN
jburriss@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator Online nursing program
301-784-5573
Allied Health 217
BSN, Alderson Broddus MSN, Walden University
Devon Corle, MSN, RN
dcorle6537@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
301-784-5588
Allied Health 266
ASN, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Grand Canyon University
Additional graduate studies, American Sentinel University
Michelle Cosner, MSN, RN
mcosner7352@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor Online Faculty and Women’s Health Nurse Practioner – NWMC
Online Faculty - N205/N206 Faculty Lead
AS, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, University of Phoenix
MS, Regis College
Renee Douthitt, BSN, RN
rdouthitt@allegany.edu
Instructor
301-784-5576
Allied Health 265
B.S.N. Chamberlain University
A.S.N. Allegany College of Maryland
Graduate Studies – Chamberlain University
Dr. Michelle Harvey, DNP, MSN, RN
mharvey@allegany.edu
Associate Professor
ASN, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, Frostburg State University
MSN, American Sentinel University
DNP, Boise State University
Edward Howard, MSN, RN
ehoward10197@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
301-784-5564
Allied Health 264
ASN Golden West College
BSN California State – Fullerton
MSN California State – Long Beach
Rachel Jacovino, MSN, RN, FNP
rjacovino@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
Online Faculty - N150 Faculty Lead
AS, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, MSN, West Virginia University
Emily Kendall, MSN, RN
ekendall@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
301-784-5619
Allied Health 272
ASN, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, MSN, Walden University
Brooke Morton, MSN, RN
bmcclintock@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor Online LPN-RN Program
ASN, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, Western Governors University
MSN, Western Governors University
Hannah Mullen, MSN, RN
hmullen@allegany.edu
Instructor
301-784-5662
Allied Health 272
AS, Fairmont State
BSN and MSN, Grand Canyon University
Dr. Cheryl Nelson, DNP, MSN, RN
cnelson@allegany.edu
Professor and Women’s Health and Family Nurse Practioner – NWMC
301-784-5671
Allied Health 112
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S.N, M.S.N, Shenandoah University
R.N., FNP-BC, WHNP-BC
DNP Johns Hopkins University
Sherry Obert, MSN, RN
sobert@allegany.edu
Professor
814-624-4826
Bedford County Technical Center
B.S.N., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., University of Maryland
RN
Dr. Brenda Owens, DNP, MSN, RN
bowens@allegany.edu
Professor
301-784-5584
Allied Health 269
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
RN, FNP-BC
DNP Johns Hopkins University
Melinda Romesberg, MSN, RN
mromesberg@allegany.edu
Simulation and Skills Lead Faculty and Associate Professor
301-784-5569
Allied Health 213
B.S.N, Alderson-Broaddus College
M.S., Carlow College
RN
Elizabeth Smearman, MSN, RN
esmearman@allegany.edu
Instructor
301-784-5588
Allied Health 204
ASN Allegany College of Maryland
BSN Kaplan University
Purdue Global University
Jennifer Suter, MSN, RN
jsuter8355@allegany.edu
Associate Professor
301-784-5597
Allied Health 265
AS, Allegany College of Maryland
BSN, West Virginia University
MSN, Capella University
Brenda Tasker-Boucot, MSN, RN
bstrosnider@allegany.edu
Instructor
301-334-0530
Garrett
AS Shenandoah University
BSN Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University
Samantha Vickory, MSN, RN
svickory@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
301-784-5568
Allied Health 263
AS Allegany College of Maryland,
BSN Frostburg State University,
MSN University of Maryland,
Additional graduate studies University of Maryland
Melissa Walch, MSN, RN
mwalch2@allegany.edu
Associate Professor
Diploma,Sewickely Valley Hospital School of Nursing
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, Walden University
Additional graduate studies: Walden University
Dr. Karisa White, DNP, MSN, RN
kwhite4@allegany.edu
Assistant Professor
301-784-5089
Allied Health 204
B.S.N., M.S.N., Kaplan University
DNP, Grand Canyon University
