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Dec 23, 2025
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing: Registered Nurse, AAS with Licensed Practical Nurse Exit Option
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Recommended basic skills standards are
The Registered Nursing program is an Associate of Applied Science program. Nursing courses begin in the fall or spring and may be completed in 4 semesters. Admission criteria for the state community college nursing programs are standardized. They are subject to change. PPCC nursing program maintains a competitive admission process. Students should complete the nursing program application to the PPCC nursing program after completing all prerequisites by picking up a copy of the application from the Health & Science division or downloading a copy from the PPCC nursing website at www.ppcc.edu/degrees-certificates/nursing/.
Students are eligible to apply to write the NCLEX-PN at the successful completion of the first year of nursing courses and NUR 169 - Transition into Practical Nursing (minimum of C grade). Students are eligible to apply to write to NCLEX-RN at the successful completion of the second year of nursing courses. Students may also complete any of the other general education/science courses prior to entry in nursing courses.
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Total Prerequisite Credits: 14
- All Biology (BIO) prerequisites must be completed within seven (7) years of entry into CCCS nursing programs.
- All courses must have a minimum of C grade with an overall GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisites.
- Students will be asked to complete a Nurse Entrance Test at time of application. Please see the nursing application for more information.
- Upon provisional acceptance, the program will notify the student of dates needed to obtain additional information such as:
- Criminal background check/drug testing
- CPR for Health Care Provider (BLS)
- CNA requirement: either an Active Colorado CNA certificate in good standing OR successful completion of NUA 101 , NUA 170 and NUA 171 courses within the CCCS system.
Total Nursing Credits: 56.5
Total Credits Hours: 70.5
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