Pre-Nursing
Registered nurses are the largest single group of health care professionals in the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, by the year 2008 this country will need an additional 450,000 nurses.
The role of the RN is multifaceted and encompasses care in a variety of areas, including surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, and rehabilitation. RNs work in hospitals, home health, rehabilitation, hospice, community and public health, schools, camps, clinics, corporate settings and more.
Red Rocks Community College provides the prerequisites necessary for transfer to a nursing program. Classes include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Psychology
We also provide the nurse aide course, which is an entrance requirement for many nursing programs.
Pre-Nursing
If you are interested in nursing, you may take courses which will transfer. Admission and course requirements vary among nursing programs; therefore, you are encouraged to work closely with an advisor in the college or university offering the program.The following courses are suggested. Check with your nursing advisor before enrolling in any pre-nursing coursework.
Location
The Health Careers department is located at the Lakewood campus, room 3682, southwest end of building.
Contact Us
For more information, call the Health Careers Office at 303.914.6621.