Nursing
Larimer Campus
The profession of nursing encompasses both science and art. Academic knowledge gained from the biological, social, and behavioral sciences provides the foundation, while clinical experience helps to develop skills. The art of nursing is to commit to care competently for others, accepting the legal, ethical, and moral responsibility inherent in the job.
The Larimer Campus Nursing Department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving health care delivery system. Clinical placements in settings such as Poudre Valley Hospital, McKee Medical Center, Northern Colorado Medical Center, and Medical Center of the Rockies provide students state-of-the-art acute care experience in a variety of diverse settings such as long-term care, home health, and community agencies.
Accreditations
The Larimer Campus Nursing Program has continuing full approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The Larimer Campus is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.nlnac.org
Degrees
The Nursing Department offers an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and two pathways programs. Click below to see the course requirements for each. Many classes transfer to another college or university . Visit an advisor for more information.
- Nursing A.A.S.
- Licensed Practical Nurse Exit Option – Students may complete the first year of the A.A.S. Nursing program and NUR 169 to receive a certificate and be eligible to apply to take the LPN Licensure Examination, NCLEX®PN.
- Advanced Placement LPN to ADN “Bridge” Program – The Bridge program allows Licensed Practical Nurses to complete the transition course (NUR 189) and enter the second year of the A.A.S. Nursing program. Upon graduation, the individual is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX®RN.
Getting Started
Attendance at an information session is highly recommended for the FRCC/Larimer Campus Nursing Program. Information provided includes prerequisite courses, admission and registration processes, costs and financial aid, program philosophy, course schedules, and articulation with four-year nursing programs. No registration is required, just drop in.
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Nursing information sessions are held on the second Monday of each month |
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LPNs wanting to complete the RN program 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Beginning nursing students 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
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Blanca Peak Building, Room 126. See building map. |
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STEP 1: Complete Prerequisite Course Work
For the A.A.S. Nursing:
The following courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher. Placement on the CCCS Nursing Admission waitlist is based on the date and time of receipt of your online application form, confirmation of pre-requisites, and receipt of the FBI fingerprint application confirmation. Requirements are different for students who already hold a non-nursing Bachelor Degree. See below*.
Admission Requirements (GPA of 2.5 required):
- BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits with lab)**
- BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits with lab)**
- BIO 204 Microbiology (4 credits with lab)**
- ENG 121 English Composition I
- PSY 235 Human Growth and Development
**All science courses must be within 7 years of entry into the nursing program.
Admission Requirement: MAT 090 Introductory Algebra or an approved higher level math course (MAT 107 or 114 do not qualify) or an Elementary Algebra test score of 61 or higher.
For the LPN to ADN (Bridge):
Licensed Practical Nurses wanting to complete their training as a Registered Nurse must have completed all waitlist pre-requisite courses listed above. In addition, LPNs must be graduates of state board-accredited practical/vocational nursing programs within the United States and must have current Colorado LPN licenses in good standing.
Admission Requirements:
- BIO 216 Pathophysiology (4 credits with lab)
- MAT 090, 103 or 107
- NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN (4 credits)
- If more than 10 years from LPN graduation, additional Excelsior testing required per Colorado Nursing Articulation Plan. See an advisor for further information.
Separate waitlist for students with bachelor’s degrees
*Front Range Community College Larimer Campus maintains a separate waitlist for students with a bachelor’s degree or those pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a Colorado public university within 12 credits of graduation. Statistics (MAT 135 or equivalent course) is required to place your name on this waitlist. Please attend a nursing information session and bring unofficial transcripts showing completion of a 3-credit statistics class.
STEP 2: Complete Waitlist Application
STEP 3: Send Unofficial Transcripts to FRCC
You must fax, e-mail or mail a copy of your transcripts to Lori Cicero if your prerequisite course work was completed at a college other than FRCC.
STEP 4: Complete FBI Fingerprint Check
All nursing programs require passing a FBI fingerprint record check, criminal background check, and drug testing. Applicants will complete the FBI fingerprinting at the time of application for a waitlist number. Please download the following forms:
Please note that meeting waitlist and admission criteria does not guarantee admission into a FRCC Larimer Campus Nursing Program.
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Reasonable accommodations are provided, upon request, for persons with documented disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this program, please notify the Office of Disability Services .
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