Westminster Nursing Department
Nursing Program Overview
The Westminster Campus Nursing Department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving healthcare delivery system. Clinical experiences include acute, home health and community agencies across the Denver metro area.
Admissions
Registered Nursing Degree (RN) Admissions
LPN-ADN Bridge Program Admissions
Nursing Program Mission & Philosophy
The FRCC mission states, “At Front Range Community College we enrich lives through learning.” The mission of Front Range Community College, Department of Nursing is to provide excellent education that prepares the learner to become a member of the nursing profession, meeting the needs of diverse populations.
The profession of nursing encompasses both science and art. Academic knowledge gained from the evidence-based biological, social, and behavioral sciences provides the foundation, while clinical experience supports skill development and critical thinking. The art of nursing is committed to holistic person-centered care, accepting legal, ethical, and moral responsibility inherent to the profession. Collaborative nursing education balances both art and science of the profession providing a strong academic foundation and meaningful opportunities to develop safe, quality, and effective nurses to care for our community across the lifespan.
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.
Registered Nursing Program Information
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. See required courses for a Nursing Associate of Applied Science (RN/ADN) and according to RegisteredNursing.org, our Westminster Campus Registered Nursing program is one of the best in the state.
Steps to Apply
We highly recommend you meet with the Health Sciences and Wellness Academic Advisor to plan your program of study. Learn more about the nursing program admissions process.
Curriculum
The Westminster Campus Nursing Program curriculum organizing framework describes the concepts, beliefs and philosophy upon which the nursing curriculum is organized and developed.
Dual Enrollment Option
FRCC Westminster Campus ADN students have the option to be dually enrolled in FRCC's RN-to-BSN Completion program.
RN-to-BSN Program Details
Registered Nursing Program Accreditation Information
The Associate in Nursing Program at Front Range Community College, at the Westminster Campus located in Westminster, Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate in Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
LPN-to-ADN Bridge Program Information
The LPN-to-ADN Bridge nursing program is a three semester advanced placement program allowing currently licensed Practical Nurses career mobility to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. Upon successful completion of the LPN-to-ADN Bridge program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). See required courses and descriptions.
Nurse Aide Program Information
The Nurse Aide certificate qualifies you to take the State Certification Examination to become a CNA. Graduates of our program have a 91 percent pass rate on the state exam. Students interested in the Nurse Aide program must view an informational video to obtain an application packet. Learn more about the Nurse Aide Program admission requirements.
Accreditation
The Associate in Nursing Program at Front Range Community College at the Westminster Campus, located in Westminster, Colorado, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate in Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.