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Nursing: Registered Nursing, ASN
The Registered Nursing program prepares graduates to function as members and leaders of health care teams in various health care environments. Upon completion of the Associate of Science (ASN)-Registered Nursing curriculum, students will
- Develop and lead programs of health promotion and disease prevention that is cost effective, comprehensive and coordinated;
- Engage patient and families as partners in evidenced-based, ethical care, while respecting individual preference;
- Analyze and integrate current research findings, expert opinion, clinical reasoning, and patient preferences in developing and implementing plan of care;
- Promote and lead cooperation, coordination, and communication among team members, patients, and community populations to improve quality and enhance patient safety;
- Provide ongoing assessment and analysis of patients and systems with the goal of providing the highest level of patient care and outcomes;
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize technology to gather and analyze data, manage information, and improve communication among team members and across systems to support clinical decisions; and
- Participate as a team member to design, promote, and model effective use of technology to reduce the risk of harm to self and others.
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Required Prerequisites (Any Semester):
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Prerequisites Total: 14
First Year - Fall Semester
First Semester Total: 15
Spring Semester
Second Semester Total: 15
Second Year - Fall Semester
Third Semester Total: 15
Spring Semester
Fourth Semester Total: 14
Total Credits: 73
Admission Guidelines
- Applications for formal acceptance into the ASN program are accepted once a year. Applications are available at www.fvcc.edu/registered-nursing. In order to be considered for acceptance into the ASN program, the student must have
- Completed or be currently enrolled inthe required prerequisite courses with a grade of "B-" or higher in , and "C" or higher in[[permalink=658|tooltip:{'title':1}]]%prefix% %code%[[/permalink]], [[permalink=716|tooltip:{'title':1}]]%prefix% %code%[[/permalink]]or [[permalink=775|tooltip:{'title':1}]]%prefix% %code%[[/permalink]], and [[permalink=16|tooltip:{'title':1}]]%prefix% %code%[[/permalink]]. A grade of "C-" is not acceptable in the prerequisite courses;
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- A selective GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0 scale) in the four prerequisite courses;
- Completed and [[permalink=658|tooltip:{'title':1}]]%prefix% %code%[[/permalink]]within five years of acceptance into the Nursing program Individuals may request evaluation by the Nursing Program Director for a possible exception;
- Degree status at FVCC with all required records on file;
- Taken the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam as part of the application process; and
- Submitted a signed application and $20.00 non-refundable processing fee receipt.
- Once offered placement, students must provide proof of current health insurance (FVCC Student Health Center does not meet this requirement), complete a background check, and provide proof of required immunizations to finalize the acceptance process.
- See Nursing Program Information Packet at www.fvcc.edu/nursing for more information regarding admission guidelines.
Program Information
- This is a demanding program. Individuals will be required to actively participate in and subscribe to the legal and ethical tenets of the discipline while enrolled as a student and as a graduate.
- The focus of the ASN curriculum is to offer education leading to the knowledge that supports the RN to provide direct care to clients, individuals, or groups.
- Completion of the ASN degree does not guarantee FVCC's or the Montana University System's general education core is fulfilled.
- Once a student has applied and been accepted into the ASN program, each nursing course and BIOH 211 must be passed with a grade of "B-" or higher to continue in the program. A grade of "C" is acceptable for non-nursing courses: PSYX 100, SOCI 101, and BIOM 250.
- After successfully passing the NCLEX RN, the Montana Board of Nursing grants licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse.
Opportunities After Graduation
- Individuals who successfully complete the ASN program and pass the NCLEX-RN exam will find many employment opportunities available to them in a wide variety of health care settings in Northwest Montana and other locations.
- A graduate of the program may choose to continue their education by pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing.
Transfer Articulation Agreement
Nursing Program Director:
Carla Genovese BC 102-A (406) 756-3997 cgenovese@fvcc.edu
Advising Information:
| Faculty Advisor | Faculty Advisor | Academic Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Liisa Lommatsch | Erika DeCree, B.S., R.N. | Kate Stocker |
| BC 102 | BC 102-C | LRC 129 |
| (406) 756-6154 | (406) 756-3628 | (406) 756-3880 |
| llommatsch@fvcc.edu | edecree@fvcc.edu | kstocker@fvcc.edu |
For general information, contact:
Cathy Fabel, Nursing Program Assistant BC 102 (406) 756-3385 cfabel@fvcc.edu