Nursing: Registered Nursing, ASN

Required Prerequisites (Any Semester):

• BIOH 201NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4 *
• CHMY 121NL - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit(s): 4 *
• M 140M - College Math for Healthcare Credit(s): 3 *
• WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 *

First Year - Fall Semester

• BIOH 211NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
• NRSG 230 - Nursing Pharmacology Credit(s): 3 *
• NRSG 231 - Nursing Pharmacology Lab Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 232 - Foundations of Nursing Credit(s): 3 *
• NRSG 233 - Foundations of Nursing Laboratory Credit(s): 3 *

Spring Semester

• NRSG 234 - Adult Nursing I Credit(s): 3 *
• NRSG 235 - Adult Nursing I Clinical Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 236 - Health and Illness of Maternal Nursing Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 237 - Health and Illness of Maternal Nursing Clinical Credit(s): 1 *
• NRSG 256 - Nursing Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *
• PSYX 100A - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 4

Second Year - Fall Semester

• NRSG 244 - Adult Nursing II Credit(s): 3 *
• NRSG 245 - Adult Nursing II Clinical Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 246 - Health and Illness of Child and Family Nursing Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 247 - Health and Illness of Child and Family Nursing Clinical Credit(s): 1 *
• NRSG 254 - Mental Health Concepts Credit(s): 3 *
• NRSG 255 - Mental Health Concepts Clinical Credit(s): 1 *
• SOCI 101A - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

Spring Semester

• BIOM 250NL - Microbiology for Health Sciences Credit(s): 4 *
• NRSG 259 - Adult Nursing III Credit(s): 3 *
• NRSG 260 - Adult Nursing III Lab Credit(s): 1 *
• NRSG 261 - Adult Nursing III Clinical Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 266 - Managing Client Care for the RN Credit(s): 2 *
• NRSG 267 - Managing Client Care for the RN Clinical Credit(s): 2 *

Total Credits: 73

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed.  Check course description.

Admission Guidelines

• Applications for formal acceptance into the ASN program are accepted once a year. Applications are available at http://www.fvcc.edu/nursing. In order to be considered for acceptance into the ASN program, the student must have:

  • Completed or be currently enrolled in and all of the required prerequisite courses with a grade of “B-” or higher in BIOH 201 , and “C” or higher in CHMY 121 , M 140 , and WRIT 101 . A grade of “C-” is not acceptable;
  • A selective GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0 scale) in the prerequisite courses;
  • Completed BIOH 201  and CHMY 121  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; 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.

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 can only be attempted once and must be passed with a grade of B- for the student to continue in the program.

• Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After passing the test, the Montana Board of Nursing grants licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Montana.

• The ASN program is approved by Montana State Board of Nursing.

• The Flathead Valley Community College Associate Degree Nursing program holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virgina Avevnue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.

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.

Nursing Program Director:

Myrna Ridenour, MSN, RN
BC 102-A
(406) 756-3997
mridenour@fvcc.edu

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center or a Faculty Advisor. 

For general information, contact:

Cathy Fabel, Nursing Program Assistant
BC 102
(406) 756-3385
cfabel@fvcc.edu