Practical Nursing Certificate

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.

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Program Description

The mission of the Front Range Community College Department of Nursing is to provide excellent education that prepares the learner to become a member of the nursing profession to meet the needs of diverse populations. The licensed practical nurse certificate program is designed for students whose primary goal is practical nursing. The program prepares students for vocational careers in long term care facilities, clinics, home care, physicians' offices, and some hospitals. The Front Range Community College Larimer Campus’ Practical Nursing program has interim approval by the Colorado Board of Nursing and is eligible for the candidacy process with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 www.acenursing.org. The Front Range Community College Larimer Campus Practical Nursing Program is NOT accredited by a National Nursing Accreditation agency. Attendance at a non-accredited nursing school may make you ineligible to attend an accredited nursing school in pursuit of additional education.

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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.

SCI- GEN	Science:___________	4
ENG 121	English Composition I	3
Total Credit Hours:		7

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 101	Pharmacology Calculations	1
NUR 102	Alterations in Adult Health I	4
NUR 103	Basic Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse	1
NUR 105	Practical Nursing Arts and Skills	6
NUR 110	Pharmacology for Practical Nursing	3
NUR 116	Basic Concepts of Geriatric Nursing	1
NUR 170	Clinical I	3
Total Credit Hours:		19

Third Semester