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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a five semester AAS Degree in Nursing and enter the workforce. Students explore procedures to provide and manage care in various health care facilities. Students acquire skills and techniques to perform in acute care hospitals, long term care, clinics, home health and health maintenance organizations. This program prepares students for a career as an entry-level registered nurse (RN) in a variety of health care settings. With an AAS degree in Nursing, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam for licensure as a RN. FRCC's nursing degree is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN).
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENGLISH | ENG 121 or ENG 122 | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| NUTRITION | HPR 108 or HWE 100 | 1-3 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Semester Note: First Semester courses are required and must be taken prior to program admittance. You should complete the Nursing Program application process prior to declaring as a nursing student and take Semester 2 through Semester 5 as a full-time nursing student.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| NUR 109 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 112 | Basic Concepts of Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| MAT 103 | Math for Clinical Calculations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: You must complete this program as a full-time nursing student beginning in Semester 2. Contact an advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| NUR 106 | Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts | 7 |
| NUR 150 | Maternal Child Nursing | 6 |
| BIO 216 | Human Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: Students who would like to complete the requirements to be eligible for the PN NCLEX® must complete NUR 169 after the first year of the nursing program. NUR 169 availability varies. Please check with the Nursing Program Director.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| 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 |
Fifth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| NUR 216 | Advanced Concepts of M/S Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR 230 | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 4 |
| GEN EDU | GT-AH or GT-SS:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |