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Train for a career in nursing and enter one of the fastest-growing professions in the country.

$43.74

Median Hourly Earnings

Registered Nurse
5,983 Annual Job Openings projected through 2028
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taken from Lightcast July 2025. Your starting salary may vary.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that demand for nurses will grow “much faster than average” in the next decade. Great job prospects and nearly unlimited opportunities for advancement await as you progress through your nursing career and continue your education. In fact, it’s not uncommon for highly-skilled nurses with advanced degrees to make six-figure salaries!Take your first step at Wor-Wic. We offer two programs for those who want to become nurses:
  • a certificate program for those who wish to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs); and
  • ​an associate degree program for those who want to become registered nurses (RNs).
The certificate program is based on concepts from the physical, biological and social sciences. Graduates who pass the examination in Maryland for licensure as LPNs can give nursing care under the direction of other health care providers in a variety of settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. This program is approved as part of Maryland’s statewide LPN to ADN articulation agreement. The associate degree program is for those with a practical nursing education. Graduates who pass the examination in Maryland for licensure as RNs can give nursing care in a variety of settings, where they could also provide direction to others in the technical aspects of nursing. This program is approved as part of Maryland’s statewide RN to B.S.N. articulation agreement. Graduates are granted up to 70 credit hours of direct transfer credit for their Wor-Wic course work when they enroll in one of the B.S.N. programs in the University of Maryland system. Students who complete Wor-Wic’s associate degree program also have the option of completing 16 additional credits in specified course work at Wor-Wic and transferring to Wilmington University, where they can take 34 additional specified credits to earn a B.S.N. Both programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Students complete clinical experiences, in addition to studying nursing theory and general education subjects. High school or college courses in biology and chemistry are strongly recommended.
NLN Accredited CNEA The Wor-Wic Community College Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree Nursing Program hold initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virgina Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.
1/5/2026: The Wor-Wic Community College Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree Nursing Program are pursuing continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virgina Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.  Interested parties are invited to submit third party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaaccreditation@nln.org) no later than October 20, 2026.
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Nursing Program Mission Statement

To provide quality practical and associate degree nursing education programs at a reasonable cost for students of diverse backgrounds and various levels of educational preparation on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The program provides a foundation for nursing practice to meet the changing needs of local health care agencies and to prepare graduates for further education.

Health Professions Mission Statement

The health professions division advocates for and ensures adherence to the professional standards, facilitates faculty development and coordinates resourcing for the health programs involved to promote student success in entering the local community workforce as well-prepared healthcare professionals.

Health Professions Values

Professionalism – Health profession students accept constructive feedback, self-evaluate personal performance and practice safety in the clinical practicum according to professional standards. Professionalism is practiced by demonstrating respect for students, faculty, staff and patients.

Community – Health profession students practice civility, are advocates for patients and peers, and promote health through community service.

Integrity – Health profession students exhibit honest and ethical behavior, assume responsibility for actions and are accountable for academic performance.

Compassion – Health profession students deliver compassionate care to patients, are empathetic and understanding of patient needs, and serve as ambassadors for the health programs in clinical agencies.

Cultural competence – Health profession students are respectful of diverse opinions, open-minded to new ideas, provide unbiased patient care and promote the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingness when interacting with students, faculty and patients.

Scholarship – Health profession students engage in life-long learning opportunities to develop technical skill and clinical judgment competencies necessary to serve as future leaders in the health care industry.

Excellence – Health profession students adhere to the highest standards of performance, model professionalism and engage in collaborative learning experiences to advance the health professions division.

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Detailed nursing program information can be found in the program information packet. Prospective students are highly encouraged to read through the packet in its entirety. 

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Academic Calendar

Articulation Agreements

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Grading Scale: Nursing Program

Graduation Requirements: Nursing Program

Graduation Requirements: Wor-Wic

Grievance Policies and Procedures

Maryland Licensure – Maryland Board of Nursing

NLN CNEA Standards for Accreditation

NUR Research Database for Current Students

Nursing Department: Student Polices & Procedures Manual

Refund Policy

Student Services and Support

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Information

Transfer Resources

Tuition and Fees

Degree & Certificate Programs

Nursing Admission Information

Due to the limited number of spaces available in these programs, selection is on a competitive basis. Interested individuals must follow the procedures in the nursing admission information packet. In order to be considered for admission in the fall, prospective students must complete the admission requirements by the last Friday in May. Those interested in admission in the spring must complete the admission requirements by the first Friday in November.

Prospective Student Meetings:
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. SH 200
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. Online
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. SH 109
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. SH 100
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1 p.m. Online
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. Online

Call us at 410-572-8700 or 410-572-8701 to reserve your seat today. Sessions with four or less will be canceled. 

Learn more about real nursing career opportunities!

It's one thing to read about the demand for nurses, but it's quite another thing to see how many opportunities are available right now for qualified nurses in Maryland.

Nursing Career Opportunities

Nursing Student Organization

All nursing students and pre-nursing students can participate in Wor-Wic's Nursing Student Organization (NSO). This student club provides a chance for nursing students to socialize outside of the classroom as members work on a number of service projects that benefit the community.

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Contact Us
Admissions 410-334-2895 admissions@worwic.edu
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Sarah Wray Director of Nursing 410-572-8734 swray@worwic.edu
Program Packet
Admission Packet
Apply to the LPN or RN Program
Program Advisory Committee Nursing
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Request Information about Wor-Wic
Total Estimated Costs: PN Certificate
Total Estimated Costs: A.S. LPN to ADN
Total Estimated Costs: A.S. Direct Progression

Scholarships

There are many options to help you fund your education, including the featured nursing specific scholarships listed below. Many scholarships require completion of the FAFSA. For help and/or information on other scholarships you may qualify for, visit Financial Aid & Scholarships or email the financial aid office or call 410-334-2905.  

AnnaMae Perdue Vincent of Salisbury, a 1945 graduate of the Peninsula General Hospital School of Nursing and mother of the late Wicomico County Deputy State’s Attorney Sam Vincent, established an endowed scholarship fund for students who are enrolled in the associate degree nursing program. Income from the endowment is used for the annual scholarships. Selection is based on financial need, and recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average. Preference is given to students who are residents of Wicomico County and planning to work on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

The Claudell Bowdle family of Salisbury provides a two-year scholarship in the amount of $5,000 each year for a resident of Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset County who has been admitted into the nursing program. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Friends and family members of the late Eunice Helen Crabtree, who worked as a registered nurse in hospitals, nursing homes and private residences, established an endowed scholarship fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset County students enrolled in Wor-Wic’s nursing program. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average in order to receive the scholarship for a maximum of two consecutive years. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Louise Morgan of Salisbury, a retired nursing instructor at Wor-Wic, established an endowed scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for students who have been admitted into Wor-Wic’s nursing program. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Preference is given to non-traditional students. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Mark Rudnick and the late Lucille Rudnick established an endowed scholarship fund for nursing students from Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset County enrolled in NUR 223. Income from the endowment is used for the annual scholarships. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, with preference given to students who are involved in the nursing student organization. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

The medical staff of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional provides $1,500 each year for students who are enrolled in the associate degree nursing program. Applicants must be residents of Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset County. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic achievement, and recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Through outright gifts, as well as income from endowment contributions, provided by individuals, businesses and organizations in the community, the Wor-Wic Community College Foundation established a nursing scholarship fund to help students who have financial need, without regard to county of residence or part-time or full-time enrollment status. These scholarships can help Maryland residents pay for tuition, fees, books, uniforms and any other related educational expenses at Wor-Wic. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Wor-Wic Community College and/or the Health Profession Division reserves the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Profession programs, the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of study as deemed necessary without prior notification.

Regions

Sussex County, DE
Caroline County, MD
Dorchester County, MD
Somerset County, MD
Talbot County, MD
Wicomico County, MD
Worcester County, MD
Accomack County, VA

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