Nursing
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This program is designed to prepare ACC graduates for employment as registered nurses. The beginning professional nurse will have developed entry-level skills for work in hospitals and other settings. For information about the nursing program application process, call 303.797.5939 or e-mail nursing@arapahoe.edu.

Clinical nursing courses include supervised patient care experiences at a variety of health care agencies.  Upon successful completion of program requirements, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council of Licensure Examination- Registered Nursing). The Web site for information on the exam is http://www.ncsbn.org.

CPR for health care providers, professional liability insurance, current immunization documentation, lifetime criminal background checks, and periodic drug screens are required for clinical practice throughout the program.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202. The Board of Nursing’s phone number is 303.894.2430. The nursing program is also approved by the State Board of Colorado Community College Occupational and Education Programs. Arapahoe Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The ACC Nursing Program is housed in the School of Health, Science and Engineering Division; that office’s phone number is 303.797.5991. The Nursing Assistant’s phone number is 303.797.5939.

Practical Nursing
Certificate

This Practical Nurse (PN) certificate is available only to those students who have been accepted into the registered nursing program and have completed all prerequisites, the first two semester courses, and NUR 169. The certificate prepares the nursing student to take the practical nursing licensure examination and to practice as a licensed practical nurse. Upon successful completion of the prerequisites, the first and second semester courses listed above, and NUR 169, students will receive a practical nursing certificate. Then they may apply to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council of Licensure Examination-Practical Nursing) exam through the Colorado Board of Nursing.

Course Descriptions | Degree Requirements