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Howard Community College nursing
Columbia, Maryland · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 92.59% / 79.89% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | 92.59% (2025, 27 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree | 79.89% (2025, 179 first-time takers) Board source |
The Maryland board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 203 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2017 | 143 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 158 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2021 | 184 |
| 2022 | 158 |
| 2023 | 172 |
| 2024 | 176 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 160 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 16 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Howard Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“HCC’S associate degree nursing and practical nurse certificate programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”
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State board approval
“Upon approval of the Maryland Board of Nursing, associate degree graduates may take the national licensure examination for registered nurse and those completing the practical nurse certificate may apply to take the licensed practical nurse examination.”
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Simulation
“Cutting-edge learning tools and facilities, including simulation labs with computerized mannequins for hands-on practice of vital nursing skills.”
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