Nursing
Westminster Campus
Nurses are special people who combine compassion with competence. They are responsible, detail-oriented people who work in a very fast-paced and changing profession. One thing that hasn't changed in recent years is a grave concern over a shortage of nurses. More new jobs are expected to be created for registered nurses than for any other occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Our mission is to provide a quality nursing education that prepares the graduate to become a competent member of the nursing profession who delivers nursing care to a diverse population in an ever-changing healthcare environment in a variety of healthcare settings. This mission and the department’s philosophy guide the Westminster Nursing faculty as they plan and implement the program of study.
Degrees
Our Nursing Program prepares you for a career as a registered nurse. Admission into the program is a precise process. Although we provide you with information on this Web page, we always encourage you to consult the latest Front Range Community College Catalog for details.
The Westminster Campus Nursing Program offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing as well as two pathway programs.
- 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 Licensed Practical Nurse examination, NCLEX-PN.
- We also have a two-plus-two program partnership with Metro State College to ultimately achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Learn more.
Getting Started
There is a lot to learn about the Westminster Campus Nursing Program. Use the links below to get started.
Information Sessions
Nursing Program information sessions provide details on the application process, required prerequisite courses, estimated program costs and wait list information. They are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Room B0353. (Note: No meetings are held in July or December, or if the campus is closed.)
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Program Requirements
Front Range Community College has adopted standards for admission, progression and graduation of all Nursing Program students in clinical courses involving direct client care. Candidates for these degrees must be able to meet these required minimum standards for successful completion of degree requirements.
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Applications & Waitlist
The Westminster Campus Nursing Program utilizes a wait list application process for students wishing to enter the Nursing Program. Waitlist applications will be accepted through May 31, 2012. After all waitlisted students are admitted, admissions will then be governed by a competitive process. The competitive process is under review. When the criteria have been set, they will be posted here. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new admissions process. For detailed information on the process, we highly recommended you attend a nursing information session. If you plan to take your nursing prerequisite courses at Front Range Community College, you must first apply to the college.
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Curriculum
The Westminster Campus Nursing Program curriculum organizing framework describes the concepts, beliefs and philosophy upon which the nursing curriculum is organized and developed. The Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Overview provides additional information.
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Accreditation
The Westminster Campus Nursing Program has continuing full approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The Westminster Campus is also accredited by the National League For Nursing Accreditation Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.nlnac.org