Observing & recording blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature.
Body systems and diseases
Personal Hygiene
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Our CNA/GNA program is a 16-credit program designed to be completed in one semester (or may be taken in two). Students can register for these classes through Continuing Education or as a credit course. Financial Aid is available for qualifying credit students. Limited financial aid may be available for CE students.
Throughout the classroom portion, students work in our contemporary skills lab for hands-on learning. After completing the classroom/skills session, students practice their skills and knowledge under the supervision of their instructor during their 45-hour clinical at a local nursing home.
Our program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, which allows students who complete the program to apply for certification in Maryland. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam, which gives them the Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification. This is required to work in a MD nursing home.
The CNA/GNA program at ACM is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
| Year | Semester | Sat for NNAPP Exam | Passed NNAAP Exam | ACM Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spring | 10 | ||
| 2023 | Fall | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| 2023 | Summer | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2023 | Spring | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| 2022 | Fall | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| 2022 | Summer | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| 2022 | Spring | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| 2021 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | Spring | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 2020 | Fall | 3 | 3 | 100% |
Our experienced, knowledgeable faculty are excited to share their expertise with you and prepare you to succeed in the diverse, dynamic field of nursing.
Beverley Shank, RN
bshank@allegany.edu
Instructor
301-784-5483
Allied Health 225
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
Debra Brodbeck, RN
dbrodbeck@allegany.edu
Instructor
301-784-5483
Allied Health 225
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
Patricia Webb, RN
pwebb@allegany.edu
Clinical Instructor
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
Regina Branson, RN
rbranson@allegany.edu
Clinical Instructor
BSN, University of MD; MSN, Mountain State University
Cindy Gero
cgero@allegany.edu
Introduction to Health & Wellness Instructor
301-784-5483
Allied Health 225
B.S., M.B.A., University of Maryland
Kathy Condor
kcondor@allegany.edu
Program Manager Culture of Care & Resilience Institute
301-784-5526
Continuing Education 22
B.A., DePaul University
Becky Ryan
bryan@allegany.edu
Program Assistant
301-784-5615
Allied Health 223
A.A., Allegany College of Maryland
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