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Nursing
Nursing practitioners will develop entry-level skills for work in hospitals, clinics and other inpatient/outpatient health care settings. Nursing students participate in both classroom instruction and supervised patient care experiences, which focus on the prevention of disease and the promotion of a healthy life style. Fundamentals of leadership and management may be included as a vital part of your curriculum. Dedication to community and a spirit of giving back may be emphasized.
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program has maintained continual accreditation since 1991 through the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The program has begun initial steps to be nationally accredited through National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
Morgan Community College offers the following nursing options:
Nurse Aide Certificate (graduate may apply to take the Colorado C.N.A. licensure exam)
Associate Degree (Associate of Applied Science) in Nursing
Nursing Curriculum Model for Associate Degree Programs,
Pathways are: PN exit option and Advanced Placement Option
- PN Exit Option for licensing exam - Students may complete the first year of the program and NUR 169 to receive a certificate and are eligible to apply to take the LPN Licensure Examination, NCLEX® PN.
- Advanced Placement option was commonly called the "Bridge" program, it allows a Licensed Practical Nurse (with a valid Colorado LPN license) to complete the transition course NUR 189 and enter the 2nd year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program. The graduate student receives an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX® RN.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to A.D.N. Bridge Program
Morgan Community College offers the LPN to A.D.N bridge program for Licensed Practical Nurses wishing to continue their education to become Registered Nurses. After completion of NUR 189 Transition into Professional Nursing 4 cr. and two semesters of nursing courses with a minimum of a “C”, students are eligible to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing.
Wray Center
Morgan Community College also offers the first year of the nursing program in Wray, Colorado. The nursing courses are delivered via interactive television connecting the Wray Center with the Fort Morgan Campus. Students attend classes/lab/clinical in the Wray area for the first year, but are required to attend the Fort Morgan Campus for the second year of the program. For more information on the Wray program, please contact Gwen Steffen, Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations by e-mail at Gwen.Steffen@MorganCC.edu or call 970-542-3224.
Nursing Information Sessions
Sessions are held monthly at the Fort Morgan Campus. Information about pre-requisites and general requirements are discussed in these sessions. To find out the date of the next session and register to attend, call Diana Morgan at 970-542-3119 or e-mail at Diana.Morgan@morgancc.edu.
Student Success Advisor
For questions about the nursing program, please contact Gwen Steffen, Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations at 970-542-3224 or e-mail at Gwen.Steffen@morgancc.edu.
Program Director
Kathy Frisbie, MS, RN
Phone: 970-542-3240
Email: nursing@morgancc.edu
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