Nursing Program Overview
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 right nursing school appropriately balances the art and science of the profession by providing a strong academic foundation and meaningful opportunities to develop and test your skills.
The Larimer Campus Nursing Department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving health care delivery system. Clinical experiences include state-of-the-art acute care centers such as Poudre Valley Hospital, McKee Medical Center, North Colorado Medical Center, and Medical Center of the Rockies as well as diverse settings in long-term care, home health, and community agencies.
Nursing Program Mission
To provide excellent education that prepares the learner to become a member of the nursing profession, meeting the needs of diverse populations.
2018 Nursing Program Outcomes
Our accredited nursing program serves students in Fort Collins and Larimer County. The combination of rigorous classwork, relevant clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty positions you for success in your future career.
| NCLEX Pass Rate |
100%
National Mean: 84% |
| Student Satisfaction |
100% |
| Program Completion |
65% |
| Job Placement |
67% |
Nursing Degrees & Certificates
Nursing Associate of Applied Science (RN/ADN)
This program consists of four semesters of nursing courses (42.5 credits) and 29 credits of general education courses. Upon completion, students will receive an A.A.S. in Nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX®RN exam. Students are required to be dually enrolled in a bachelor degree nursing program (BSN) by the start of the second semester of the RN program.
Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)
This program consists of one year (three semesters) of practical nursing courses (36 credits) plus 7 credits of general education courses. Upon completion, students will earn a certificate and are eligible to take the PN Licensure Examination, NCLEX®PN.
Nursing Program Information Sessions
Attendance at an information session is highly recommended for the FRCC Larimer Campus Nursing Program and Practical Nursing Certificate. 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!
The last on-campus nursing information session will be held Monday, December 9, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Blanca Peak Building, Room 126. See building map.
NEW! Larimer Campus nursing information session presentations are now available online! On-campus forums will be held twice a year to answer questions about the nursing programs. Stay tuned for forum dates.
Practical Nursing Online Information Presentation
Registered Nursing Online Information Presentation
Registered Nursing Information
Steps to Apply & Application
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN/ADN)
Curriculum
The Larimer Campus Nursing Program curriculum describes the concepts, beliefs, and philosophy upon which the nursing curriculum is organized and developed.
Dual Enrollment Requirement
FRCC Larimer Campus ADN students are required to be dually enrolled in a bachelor degree nursing program (BSN) by the start of the second semester of their ADN program. ADN students may choose FRCC's RN-BSN Completion Program or any of the three colleges we have dual enrollment agreements with — MSU, UCCS or UNC. Use the links below to visit each dual enrollment website.
FRCC RN-BSN Completion Program
Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
University of Northern Colorado in Greeley
Representatives from each of the colleges give presentations early in the first semester. Students then apply to their school of choice and begin taking BSN coursework in the second semester. All BSN coursework is online, so students do not attend other campuses. Students typically take one to two additional online upper-level nursing courses with their school of choice each semester. Students typically graduate with their BSN two semesters after graduating from the ADN program.
Student Resources
Registered Nursing Program Accreditation Information
The Larimer Campus Nursing Program has continuing full approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The Larimer Campus is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Practical Nursing Information
Steps to Apply & Application
Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)
Student Resources
Program Outcomes
The anticipated outcomes of the PN program include:
- Licensure Exam Performance: The program's most recent annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period.
- Program completion: 70% of students will progress to graduation within 150% of anticipated program length after beginning their first nursing course (3 semesters).
- Job placement: 80% of graduates who respond to the Post-Secondary Vocational Graduate Follow-Up Survey (VE-135) will report that they are employed as an LPN within six to twelve months of graduation.
Practical Nursing Program Accreditation Information
Public Notice: View information about the upcoming accreditation review visit by the ACEN for Larimer Campus.
The Larimer Campus Practical Nurse Certificate has interim approval from the Colorado Board of Nursing. This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Please note: Attendance at a non-accredited nursing school may make you ineligible to attend an accredited nursing school in pursuit of additional education.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000