My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
The LPN to ADN Bridge nursing program at the Westminster Campus is a three-semester advanced placement program allowing currently licensed Practical Nurses career mobility to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. Upon successful completion of the LPN to ADN Bridge program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). There are additional options to obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) concurrently or immediately following the ADN program.
FRCC's nursing degree is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN). More information about the Nursing Associates of Arts degree can be found at AAS in Nursing.
Below are several options available to FRCC Nursing students:
Practical Nursing: Exit Option (47 credits, 4 semesters): This option allows students to complete the first year of the A.A.S. Nursing and NUR 169 to receive a certificate and be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
RN to BSN Option: RNs can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from numerous local, state, national, and online options.
Dual Enrollment Options: Current FRCC Nursing students have the below choices:
MSU Denver: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from MSU Denver that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the MSUD Nursing website.
UCCS: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the UCCS Nursing website.
UNC: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from the College of Natural & Health Sciences - School of Nursing at the University of Northern Colorado that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the UNC Nursing website.
CU Denver: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the UCD Nursing website.
The Nursing Advanced Placement Bridge Program is offered at the Westminster Campus only.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| NUT- REQ | Nutrition:___________ | 1-3 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-4 |
| BIO 216 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| GT- ELC | GT-AH or GT-SS:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29-31 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| NUR 189 | Transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Student | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| NUR 206 | Advanced Concepts of M/S Nursing I | 6.5 |
| NUR 212 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NUR 211 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.5 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| NUR 216 | Advanced Concepts of M/S Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR 230 | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |