Professional Licensure and Clinical Requirement Disclosure

Requirements for completion of clinical hours and professional licensure in nursing vary from state to state. Frostburg’s academic nursing programs are designed to meet Maryland's licensure requirements and may not meet requirements from other states. Before beginning any academic program that requires clinical hours or leads to licensure, Frostburg State University highly recommends that you contact the appropriate state nursing licensing board where you wish to seek licensure to determine whether the program you are considering will meet that state's licensing and clinical requirements.

Completion of a Frostburg State University nursing degree program does not guarantee employment in any profession. Prior to enrollment, students are responsible for confirming all education, testing, and licensing requirements in their chosen field and for the state in which they intend to pursue professional licensure or certification.

Some states' laws require a criminal background check and may disqualify an individual from obtaining licensure if the individual has been convicted of certain crimes. If you have a criminal background, please check with the appropriate state licensing board where you wish to work for more information. Frostburg State University and the Department of Nursing will not be held accountable or liable if a nursing student is denied licensure after meeting the education requirements to apply for licensing as described in COMAR regulations Title 8, Subtitle 3, Section 8-316.