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Upon graduation with an associate in applied sciences degree with a Nursing major, the graduate will demonstrate the following competencies and be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN.
- Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care in various healthcare settings to diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
- Engage in critical thinking and clinical reasoning to make patient-centered care decisions.
- Implement quality measures to improve patient care.
- Participate in collaborative relationships with an interdisciplinary team members, the patient, and the patient’s support persons.
- Use information management principles, techniques, systems, and patient care technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
- Provide leadership in various healthcare settings for diverse patient populations.
- Assimilate professional, legal, and ethical guidelines in practice as a professional nurse.
- Promote a caring culture to provide holistic, compassionate, culturally competent care.
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. Apply for admission to Red Rocks Community College. Follow and complete the RRCC application process.
- Make sure your RRCC account reflects one of the following:
- Display college level English comprehension by one of the following
- Completion of ENG 090 or CCR 092 or CCR 094 (grade C or higher)
- English ACT of 18 or SAT of 470
- Academic placement test with appropriate scores
- Successful completion of ESL 053 & 093 coursework
- Students with a college degree of AA, AS or higher
- Once you receive your student I.D. number; enroll into your classes using the Rock, or visit the admissions office for assistance. For methods of payment, go to the apply page
- Once you have confirmation that you are registered for the class:
- Must have proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification
- Complete your Background Check/Drug Test. You can complete the background check here (Select Red Rocks Community College/Nursing Assistant). If you have any questions regarding the background check, please contact Customer Experience department at 888.723.4263 ext. 7194 or reach them by email at customerexp.cu@castlebranch.com.
- Complete your Statement of Health Care Provider that includes a TB Test, Flu Shot and all listed vaccinations. "Statement of Health Care Provider".
- Check off steps on the Student Checklist (found below) NUA 101 Student Checklist. www.rrcc.edu/online/d2lorientation.html
Here is a check list of items and documents that are REQUIRED for the FIRST DAY OF YOUR NUA 101 CLASS (please note: students are to purchase the entire package - both the book AND the online resources for the class)
Textbook
Nursing Assistant A Nursing Process Approach 12th edition by Barbara Acello & Barbara R Hegner. (only the textbook is required, not the workbook) You can visit the Red Rocks Community College Bookstore website to see if they have the textbook in stock or call 303.914.6232
Current CPR Card – BLS for Health Care Providers accredited through the American Heart Association
Completed Statement of Health Care Provider form
that includes a TB Test, Flu Shot and Covid vaccination and all listed vaccinations. "Statement of Health Care Provider" Form. (If you do not have a health care provider you can contact the RRCC Student Health Clinic for costs and appointments).
Completed Background Check/Drug Test
http://cccs.castlebranch.com/ (Click on Red Rocks Community College/Nursing Assistant and follow the directions for both the background check and drug screen. Please do this as soon as possible; it can take up to two weeks to process. The results will automatically be sent to the RRCC HR Department.
Wear your Burgundy Scrubs, and have your NUA uniform patch ironed onto the right shoulder. (Both are available for purchase in the college bookstore)
D2L Orientation-Student Information for using Desire2Learn: http://www.rrcc.edu/online-learning/resource-center
Questions?
Please contact NUA Support Desk at 303.914 6063
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.