Nursing Program
Offered at: Boulder, Larimer, Westminster
FRCC Nursing Program
Passionate and detail-oriented. Interested in science and technology. Dedicated to helping and caring for others. All of these attributes describe those who work in the nursing profession. If they describe you, too, FRCC’s Nursing Program may be right for you. 
Jobs abound for Registered Nurses
Nursing requires organizational and critical thinking skills, physical stamina, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment. There are many career opportunities in nursing—including staff nursing, independent practice, education or international health. You can also specialize in a field such as obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, or gerontological nursing. And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the coming decade, more new jobs are expected to be created for Registered Nurses than for any other occupation. In fact, employment of RNs is expected to grow by 22 percent through 2018. See the job outlook for nursing. See gainful employment information.
Earn an A.A.S. or certificate, or enter an R.N.-to-B.S.N. program
FRCC’s Nursing Program gives you several degree and certificate options to choose from at three campuses.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Graduates of the A.A.S. Nursing Program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This nursing degree is offered at Larimer Campus and Westminster Campus.
Pathway Nursing Programs
- Licensed Practical Nurse Exit Option – Students may 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). Offered at Larimer Campus and Westminster Campus.
- Nursing Advanced Placement Bridge Program (LPN to ADN) – The Bridge Program allows Licensed Practical Nurses to complete a transition course (NUR 189) and enter the second year of the A.A.S. Nursing Program. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN. Offered at Boulder County Campus and Larimer Campus.
- RN to B.S.N. 2+2 Program – Registered Nurses with associate degrees in nursing can earn a Bachelor of Science Nursing from Metropolitan State College of Denver, with the Metro classes taught at the Westminster Campus. Offered at Westminster Campus.
Nursing Certificate Program
- Practical Nursing Certificate – This one-year program prepares students for a career as a practical nurse and to take the NCLEX-PN. Offered at Boulder County Campus.
Nursing Program admissions process and more
To learn more about the admissions and registration process, tuition costs, articulation with four-year nursing programs, and much more, visit the Nursing Department page of the campus you wish to attend:
Accredited Nursing Programs
FRCC’s Nursing Programs have continuing full approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing and are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).