Nursing

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Program Location

Greeley Campus - Allied Health and Sciences Building

Program Contacts

Director of Nursing Education Programs
Katrina Einhellig
Email: katrina.einhellig@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6234

Program Coordinator
Kendra Merriott
Email: kendra.merriott@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6218

Faculty

Jenna Bernklau
Email: jenna.bernklau@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 893-9420

April Fulton
Email: april.fulton@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6311

Ani Matt
Email: ani.matt@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6568

Sarah Zeller
Email: sarah.zeller@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6604

Advisors

Melody Edge
Email: melody.edge@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 821-9790

Kellie Richardson
Email: kellie.richardson@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6570

Sarah Shaia
Email: sarah.shaia@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6209

Program Advisory Committee

Erin Cummins, MSN, RN, RN-BC - Coordinator, University of Northern Colorado

Julia Gentry, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC - Chief Nursing Officer, North Colorado Medical Center

Rebekah Maulsby, RN - Chief Nursing Officer, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greeley

Tammy Piccone, MSN, RN, NE-BC - Chief Nursing Officer, Poudre Valley Hospital

Adriana Romero - Student Placement Coordinator, UCHealth

Marla Trujillo, BSN, RN - Quality Mentor, Vivage Beecan

Kayla VanWagner, BSN, RN - Northern Colorado Rehab and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Degrees Offered

LPN to RN (A.A.S. Degree - 2 years)

Note: Admission to this program is selective. For detailed information regarding admission requirements and the application process, please contact the department directly.

Nursing (A.A.S. Degree - 2 years)

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program provides students with the opportunity to learn skills to care for patients of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings. In addition to learning technical skills used in providing care, major emphasis is placed on the development of communication, critical thinking, and professionalism. This rigorous program offers theoretical and applied instruction in classrooms, simulated laboratories, and clinical settings.

The ability to synthesize information, communicate clearly, and apply critical thinking in clinical situations is essential to success in the program.

Upon successful completion of all degree requirements, students earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree with a major in Nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN leads to state licensure and the title of Registered Nurse (RN).

All applicants must complete the application process for the academic year they intend to begin the program. Please review the Aims Nursing Degree Admissions Standards at https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/nursing/requirements.

All applicants are provisionally admitted and must undergo an annual background check and drug screening. Applicants must successfully pass these screenings (no disqualifying offenses) to begin or continue in the program. Additional background checks, drug screens, and/or fingerprinting may be required by clinical agencies.

Clinical sites reserve the right to deny students access based on screening results. If denied access, students may be unable to complete program requirements.

Provisionally admitted students must also meet all clinical agency health and safety requirements, including but not limited to immunizations/titers, health screenings, and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Program Approval and Accreditation

The Aims Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program has continued full approval from the:

The program also maintains continuing accreditation from the:

Certificate Offered

Practical Nursing (1 year)

Students who successfully complete the first two semesters of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, along with an additional summer transition course, are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN results in state licensure and the title of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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