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Nursing Program Curriculum
The Nursing Science Program offers a four semester curriculum, which provides a balance of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Nursing as illustrated below. The nursing courses assist students in gaining knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to nursing practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (R.N.) Successful completion of the licensing examination qualifies the graduate to assume a beginning staff nurse position in a hospital/agency.
Prerequisites: High School or college level Biology, Algebra (or equivalent) and Chemistry are required. Students will be required to take the Compass Assessment test in math, reading and writing. Students are required to carry their own liability insurance. A medical examination with appropriate immunizations is required annually. All students must be certified in adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to admission to the program. There is a required (15 clock hour) non-credit Nursing Process course for Licensed Practical Nurses accepted with Advanced Placement Credit and for students readmitted into the Nursing Program.
A separate application is required for admission to the Nursing Program. Students should contact the Admission's Office for full details. Application deadline for fall entrance is January 15. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if openings in the program occur. Applicants will be notified in March/April of acceptance status.
Application for spring entrance is August 1. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if openings in the program occur. Applicants will be notified in November of acceptance status.
Three letters of recommendation are required to be submitted at the time of application. Non-matriculated nursing students are not allowed to register for nursing courses.
First Year |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND SEMESTER |
| NU 105 Nursing Science I* |
7 |
| BI 181 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| SS 291 General Psychology |
3 |
| Physical Education |
1 |
| Total Credits |
15 | |
| NU 106 Nursing Science II* |
7 |
| EN 103 English I |
3 |
| BI 182 Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| SS 297 Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| Physical Education |
1 |
| Total Credits |
18 | |
Second Year |
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND SEMESTER |
| NU 205 Nursing Science III* |
9 |
| BI 282 Microbiology |
4 |
EN 104 English II or
EN 127 Technical English |
3 |
| Total Credits |
16 | |
| NU 206 Nursing Science IV* |
10 |
| NU 207 Pharmacology |
3 |
| SS 281 Sociology |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Credits |
19 | |
*To qualify for the next sequential nursing course, the student must earn a grade of "C" or higher in nursing courses, pass the clinical laboratory portion, and earn a grade of "C" or higher in the following support courses: BI 181, BI 182, and BI 282. Students are expected to provide uniforms to wear in laboratory periods. Clinical hours may vary within clinical courses based on restrictions set by affiliating agencies. Some courses meet at sites other than the main campus. Students must make their own transportation arrangements. All fees for standardized tests taken in the course of study will be the responsibility of the student.
Upon admission or readmission to the Nursing Program, prior FMCC credit or transfer credit will not be given for BI 181, BI 182 and BI 282 that are more than 7 years old.
A minimum of 68 semester hours is required to complete this program, which must include 20 semester hours in liberal arts and sciences, plus two hours of physical education.
A three week preceptorship is required for graduation and is included in NU 206.
*Completion of the nursing courses within four years of matriculation in the program. This time may be extended for extenuating circumstances pending approval of the nursing faculty and college administration.
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