Nursing - Registered Nurse (RN)

Career Outlook

Provide caring, compassionate, safe, quality, patient-centered care that values the uniqueness of each individual. Registered Nurses (RNs) are in demand across many settings — hospitals, aging care facilities, clinics, schools, and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects demand for registered nurses to grow 6% by 2032. RNs earned a median annual salary of $81,220 in 2022.

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Where Our Graduates Work

Our RN graduates practice in a variety of healthcare facilities, including many regional hospitals:

• Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic
• F. F. Thompson Hospital
• Highland Hospital
• Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
• Rochester Regional Health
• Strong Memorial Hospital
• Unity Hospital

With advanced education, nursing students can become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified midwives, clinical instructors, and more.

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Nursing program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Alfred State College
• Keuka College
• Excelsior College
• Roberts Wesleyan University
• St. John Fisher University
• SUNY Upstate Medical University

Clinical Experience at Regional Healthcare Agencies

Acquire over 500 hours of direct clinical care in local hospitals. Manage patient care and practice the professional competencies with the support of a registered professional nurse mentor. You will have the opportunity to practice at large healthcare facilities — such as Strong Memorial Hospital — and smaller regional facilities, such as Thompson Health, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, and Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.

During these clinical placements, you will practice a variety of professional nursing skills and learn to:

• Administer medications
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Develop clinical assessments
• Lead physical and occupational therapy
• Participate in daily safety huddles
• Tend to wounds and injuries

Active Student Nursing Community

FLCC has a student-led Nursing Club that organizes community activities, supports local healthcare initiatives, and participates in departmental decision-making. Past activities include adopting a family for the holidays, donating to the Ronald McDonald House, coordinating the Nursing student graduation ceremony, and planning social events. The Nursing Club gives students an opportunity to connect with one another while promoting professional fellowship and high standards in nursing.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• NUR 111 - Health Concepts I
• NUR 112 - Professional Nursing I
• NUR 113 - Pharmacology I
• NUR 121 - Health Concepts II
• NUR 122 - Professional Nursing II
• NUR 123 - Pharmacology II
• NUR 231 - Health Concepts III
• NUR 232 - Professional Nursing III
• NUR 233 - Pharmacology III
• NUR 241 - Health Concepts IV
• NUR 242 - Concept Synthesis
• NUR 243 - Capstone

Ways to Enter the Nursing Program

Admission by Nursing Points or TEAS Exam: These options are best for applicants with some college credit or a prior degree. Eligibility is based on a point system that evaluates academic history and performance in required courses. If you do not reach the minimum point value, you may take the TEAS exam as an alternate admissions pathway.

Health Care Studies Pathway: This pre-nursing track is ideal for applicants with less than 12 college credits, or who need to complete nursing prerequisites and general education courses. Enroll in A.S. in Health Care Studies (Healthcare Track) and successfully complete the requirements to be eligible for entry into the Nursing program.

Accelerated Entry for LPNs: Current LPNs can reduce redundant coursework and gain advanced standing based on their academic history and performance on the National League for Nursing (NLN) Foundations of Nursing Exam.

High School Direct Entry: If you’re a high school senior, we will review your educational background and goals to determine whether you need to take the TEAS exam, or start with health care studies.

Admission Requirements

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Over 90% of recent graduates started careers in healthcare within one year of graduation.
• Over 85% of first-time test-takers pass the annual licensure examination.
• Over 65% of students graduate from FLCC within 150% of the time frame allotted for the program.

Nursing Program Fact Sheet

FLCC Nursing Accreditation Status

FLCC's program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Telephone: (404) 975-5000.