Nursing Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

This program prepares students to practice as an entry-level registered nurse (RN) in a variety of health-care settings. With an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing, you are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam for licensure as a RN.

FRCC's nursing degree is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN). More information about the Nursing Associates of Arts degree can be found at AAS in Nursing.

Below are several options available to FRCC Nursing students:

Practical Nursing: Exit Option (47 credits, 4 semesters): This option allows students to 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).

RN to BSN Option: RNs can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Metropolitan State University of Denver. A minimum of 120 credits are required (A.A.S. credits count), which includes 40 credits of upper division work.

Dual Enrollment Options: Current FRCC Nursing students have the below choices:

MSU Denver: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from MSU Denver that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the MSUD Nursing website.
UCCS: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the UCCS Nursing website.
UNC: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from the College of Natural & Health Sciences - School of Nursing at the University of Northern Colorado that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the UNC Nursing website.
CU Denver: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus that will count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the CU College of Nursing (Please link to following website) UCD Nursing.

Nursing AAS and certificates are offered at Larimer Campus and Westminster Campus.

Larimer Campus Nursing Admission Requirements
Westminster Campus Nursing Admission Requirements