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2019-2020 Academic Catalog Archived Catalog
Nursing: Registered Nursing, ASN
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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
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Develop and lead programs of health promotion and disease prevention that is cost effective, comprehensive and coordinated;
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Engage patient and families as partners in evidenced-based, ethical care, while respecting individual preference;
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Analyze and integrate current research findings, expert opinion, clinical reasoning, and patient preferences in developing and implementing plan of care;
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Promote and lead cooperation, coordination, and communication among team members, patients, and community populations to improve quality and enhance patient safety;
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Provide ongoing assessment and analysis of patients and systems with the goal of providing the highest level of patient care and outcomes;
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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
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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):
First Year - Fall Semester
Second Semester Total: 15
Second Year - Fall Semester
Fourth Semester Total: 14
Total Credits: 73
*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.
Program Information
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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.
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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.
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Completion of the ASN degree does not guarantee FVCC’s or the Montana University System’s general education core is fulfilled.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Transfer Articulation Agreement
Students who complete the Associate of Science (ASN) - Registered Nursing program have the opportunity to take advantage of a transfer articulation agreement established with Montana Tech. Graduates of the FVCC ASN program who transfer to Montana Tech are guaranteed 72 semester credits toward a post-licensure Bachelor’s of Science Degree for Registered Nurses (BSN). After earning the ASN from FVCC and obtaining an RN license, students must take the following MT Tech prerequisites:
Once the prerequisites are complete, students can apply for admission to Montana Tech and acceptance into the BSN program. Students will complete the following courses online through Montana Tech to earn the BSN.
Fall Semester Courses
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NRSG 361 Global Nursing |
3 credits |
NRSG 324 EBP |
3 credits |
NRSG 325 Advanced Health Assessment |
3 credits |
Spring Semester Courses
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NRSG 326 Complex Health Care Needs |
3 credits |
NRSG 344 Family |
3 credits |
NRSG 320 Informatics |
3 credits |
NRSG 322 Health Promotion and Education |
3 credits |
Summer Semester Courses
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NRSG 301 Community Health |
5 credits |
NRSG 302 Community Health |
1 credit |
NRSG 363 Leadership & Management |
5 credits |
NRSG 364 Leadersihp & Management |
1 credit |
Total Credits at MT Tech |
33 credits |
See your advisor for more information about this tranfer articulation agreement.
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.
Student Support Center Advisor |
Faculty Advisor |
Faculty Advisor |
Karrie Bolivar |
Erika DeCree, B.S., R.N. |
Sarah Wangerin, B.S.N., R.N. |
LRC 129 |
BC 102-C |
BC 102-D |
(406) 756-3880 |
(406) 756-3628 |
(406) 756-3943 |
kbolivar@fvcc.edu |
edecree@fvcc.edu |
swangerin@fvcc.edu |
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Facutly Advisor |
Faculty Advisor - LCC |
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Liisa Lommatsch |
Jan Ivers |
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BC 102 |
Lincoln County Campus |
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(406) 756-6154 |
(406) 293-2721 |
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llommatsch@fvcc.ede |
jivers@fvcc.edu |
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For general information, contact:
Cathy Fabel, Nursing Program Assistant
BC 102
(406) 756-3385
cfabel@fvcc.edu
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