BOMCollege of Southern Maryland nursing
La Plata, Maryland · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 91.67% / 86.32% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | 91.67% (2025, 12 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree | 86.32% (2025, 117 first-time takers) Board source |
The Maryland board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 104 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From College of Southern Maryland’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs have the approval of the Maryland Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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State board approval
“The Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs have the approval of the Maryland Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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Simulation
“Our presence on GW’s Virginia Science & Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, allows us to offer BSN students an expansive simulation center in which to prepare for encountering live patients.”
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Clinical placements
“COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Clinical Placement”
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Admission
“Have completed the required prerequisite courses for the BSN Program”
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