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Nursing Degree Programs L earn in an environment that is steeped in history and driven by the future State of the art simulation facilities and clinical opportunities abound on the Anschutz Medical Campus the Rocky Mountain Region s largest academic medical campus Access to clinical rotations at the College s four nurseled practices in the Denver metro area numerous clinical partners throughout Colorado and three Colorado hospitals on campus provide a unique setting to learn CU Nursing o ers 4 programs BS MS DNP PhD and a variety of specialties With numerous pathways online traditional classroom hybrid to earn your degree you are sure to nd the right option for you Rather we CU and I chose each other I wanted to be a part of a movement One that I believe CU has become more progressive about A movement to increase representation of the Black and brown population in the medical eld Danyelle Gilbert BS Nursing 21

Bachelor Degree Programs Graduate Degree Programs A T bachelor s degree in nursing prepares you to work in all areas of health care and o ers you career exibility Baccalaureateprepared nurses are chosen rst by employers and contribute to better patient outcomes Now is the time for a career in nursing Start today 2 3 4 he CU College of Nursing created the rst nurse practitioner program in 1965 Our pioneering spirit continues today at Colorado s state of the art education research and patent care facility How will you change health care Start your journey to advanced practice today Interested in taking a class Program Options Baccalaureate Pathways 1 MS BS to DNP Certi cates CU Nursing o ers several options for bachelorprepared registered nurses RNs including the Master of Science BS to DNP Post Master s Certi cate for MSN prepared RNs and Graduate Certi cate for BS prepared RNs Traditional BS in Nursing TRAD A 24 month program designed for students who may or may not have a previous bachelor s degree All students must have completed 60 hours of prerequisites to start the program Specialties Integrated Nursing Pathway INP Partnership programs with Community College of Aurora Community College of Denver and Red Rocks Community College Arvada Campus that allow you to earn your associate s degree then continue seamlessly into the Traditional BS program at the CU College of Nursing Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist UCAN Accelerated BS in Nursing A 12 month highly intensive fast paced program with a rigorous schedule A previous bachelor s degree science prerequisites and healthcare experience are required Working while in the UCAN program is not recommended Online RN to BS in Nursing The RN to BS program is 100 online and is designed for ADN prepared RNs seeking to advance to the BSN level Admission is o ered every fall spring and summer and can be completed in as few as four semesters Tuition buy downs available for out of state students that make the cost equivalent to in state tuition Pathway Program Format Admit Term Application open close Classes Start TRAD On campus limited online courses Summer August 15 November 15 June INP On campus limited online courses Fall January 1 April 15 August UCAN On campus limited online courses Spring Fall March 1 June 15 September 1 January 1 January August RN to BS Online Fall Spring Summer January 1 August 1 July 1 December 1 October 1 April 1 August January June Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Things to Consider Before Enrolling in a Graduate Program Health Care Informatics i LEAD Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Systems Nurse Midwifery Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Primary Care Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Veteran and Military Health Care Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Prospective students interested in exploring graduate education can request enrollment for select graduate courses as a non degree seeking student The option allows students to enroll in courses without being formally admitted to the program Up to 12 non degree courses can be applied to the graduate program upon admission if o ered State authorization and Board of Nursing requirements may restrict application and or enrollment for students who reside outside of Colorado or may require relocation to Colorado for clinical activities Please be sure to have researched your state s requirements before applying Admit Terms Program Format Application Open Close Classes Start Fall Hybrid online with limited on campus attendance August 15 January 15 August Spring Hybrid online with limited on campus attendance August 15 January 15 January On campus time is communicated well in advance and respects the demands of working nurses

Nursing Degree Programs Why Choose CU Anschutz The birthplace of the nurse practitioner program CU Nursing boasts a reputation as a leader and pioneer in nursing education Top 5 in BS Top 15 in MS and Top 5 in i LEAD programs in the country Become a part of a 125 year legacy of excellence in nursing education Our partnerships with healthcare institutions and our own nurse led clinics open up clinical training opportunities that are unmatched by other nursing programs Thousands of dollars in scholarships Brand new state of the art simulation and clinical training facility with access to dozens of high delity mannequins training scenarios and actors who take our students through a multitude of possible healthcare situations Preparing our students for real life Designated a Military Friendly Schools Gold Award Recipient Anschutz Medical Campus is home to two nationally recognized hospitals that see 1 7 million patient visits a year SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION The CU Experience Participate in one of CU Nursing Student Organizations Explore your interest in nursing research by participating in the CU Nursing Honors program Leverage CU s vast alumni network to assist with mentoring and career coaching CU Nursing o ers career services for our students including resume reviews career fairs job boards and more Academic Success Coaches available for academic support including writing test anxiety time management etc I got my dream job I would 100 do it again I can t imagine doing the job I have without my DNP MPH Erin Blau DNP MPH 17 Learn more and apply online today at nursing cuanschutz edu or call 303 724 1812 school the university of colorado college of nursing CUCollegeofNursing nursingCU