Nursing AAS
- Program Type: Direct, Transfer
- Degree / Certificate Type: Healthcare AAS
Nursing AAS
Why study Nursing AAS at FMCC
This award-winning competitive admissions program offers a four‑semester curriculum after completion of prerequisite coursework. The program is designed to ensure competence in the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to nursing practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse and upon successful completion will be eligible to work in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare office. Graduates may also transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
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Career Pathways
Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the nursing field. The positions presented are potential career pathways FMCC graduates can take and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.
The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
Some of Our Regional Employers
Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.
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Albany Med
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Nathan Littauer
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St. Mary's
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St. Peter's Health Partners
Transfer Opportunities
Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.
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SUNY Delhi
Majors: Nursing B.S
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SUNY Empire
Majors: Nursing B.S.
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Upstate Medical University
Majors: Nursing B.S.
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Excelsior
Majors: Nursing B.S
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Fact 1
65 Credits
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Fact 2
4 EXPERIENCED FACULTY
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Fact 3
13,000+ JOBS
Program Insight
Graduates of the Nursing AAS Program have gone on to rewarding careers at local hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and medical offices. The education at SUNY FMCC provides a strong foundation in preparing you for future career success.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
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Incorporate knowledge from the sciences and humanities in relation to culturally sensitive and patient-centered nursing practice (Nursing Foundation).
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Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking and technical skills to support safe, quality care decisions/judgements (Methodology).
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Function as a nursing and interprofessional team member while promoting self-determination, integrity and holistic well-being of patients (Nursing Essence).
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Integrate information and technology to support evidence-based clinical decision making (Disciplined Inquiry).
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Internalize the nursing profession’s values while working to foster patient care excellence (Professional Identity/Individual being).
Program Features
Hands-on Clinical Experience
Students will receive direct nursing experience through clinical hours at local hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or medical offices.
State-of-the-Art Simulation Lab
Allows students to develop essential critical-thinking skills necessary for nursing practice in a variety of health care settings.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Accreditation:
- New York State Education Department
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- The associate nursing program at Fulton-Montgomery Community College located in Johnstown, NY is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The Nursing program holds prestigious national accreditation that ensures a rigorous and quality program of study. Find out more at https://www.acenursing.org/.
- Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Sponsors or participates in a number of health-related activities such as blood pressure clinics, food drives, health fairs, and guest speakers.
Special Admission Requirements
Admission to the Nursing AAS program is competitive and requires completion of specific prerequisites for acceptance. Upon an initial review of your high school transcript as well as transcripts from ALL colleges previously attended, you will be directed to either complete the Nursing Application or be accepted to the Health Studies/ Pre-Nursing Path to complete any remaining requirements.
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Nursing Admission Requirements
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Nursing TEAS Test Requirements
- Nursing Mandatory Professional Licensure Discloser
- Nursing BS in 10 Law
- Nursing Program Faculty
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Nursing Program Outcomes
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Nursing Program Overview
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Nursing Requesting Accommodations
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Nursing Health Form & CPR FAQ's
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Nursing Readmission Policy
Internship Opportunities
Students will receive direct nursing experience through completion of clinical hours at local hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or medical offices.
Dual Admissions Opportunities
Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunities and be accepted into bachelorette nursing programs at either SUNY Upstate Medical University or Maria College while attending the Nursing AAS program at SUNY FMCC.
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Course Highlights
Program Course Layout
This rigorous program provides a balance of liberal arts, sciences, and nursing coursework with hands-on clinical experiences to prepare you for a career as a registered nurse. Here are some of the courses you will take.
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NUR 105 Nursing Science I
This course focuses on nursing foundation and methodology related to care of patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed upon acquiring a body of knowledge that promotes nursing essence and disciplined inquiry. Topics include the nursing process, the role of healthcare team members, therapeutic communication, provisions for meeting basic physical needs, nutrition, medication administration, and the special needs of the aged.
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BIO 182 Anatomy and Physiology II
This course provides a system approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens and experiments on animal tissue and human subjects.
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NUR 207 Pharmacology
This course is designed to build upon prior nursing foundation, nursing essence, and methodology of basic pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on concepts of pharmacology, therapeutic drug classifications, commonly prescribed individual drugs, human responses to drug therapy, and applying nursing process in relation to prescribed drug therapy regimens
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PSY 200 Lifespan Development
Concepts and contemporary theories of human development throughout the life span. Considers biological, intellectual, emotional, and social maturation and typical problems from infancy through adulthood.
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