Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing at CMC
CMC nursing graduates are well trained to take the NCLEX-RN exam and earn their RN license
CMC is no longer accepting applications to the AAS Degree in Nursing Program.
The CMC nursing program provides students with opportunities to enter the nursing profession.
Our program is ranked as one of the top nursing schools in Colorado and is highly competitive.
We emphasize early experiential learning through clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings. You will have practical experience working in:
- Acute care hospitals
- Ambulatory care settings
- Clinics, home health
- Long-term care facilities
- Physicians' offices
- and other healthcare systems
Nursing (AAS) Curriculum
Nursing (AAS) Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.
Upon completing the Nursing (AAS) program, CMC students will be able to:
- Functions as a competent nurse assimilating all professional, ethical, and legal principles while implementing the roles of the professional nurse.
- Provides leadership in a variety of healthcare settings for diverse patient populations.
- Provides quality, safe, patient-centered nursing care through evidence-based practice.
- Participates in collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team for the purpose of providing and improving patient care.
- Analyzes patient situations and applies critical thinking skills and strategies necessary to provide quality patient care & continuous quality improvement.
- Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, prevent error, and support decision-making.
