Nursing Schools in Colorado - CO
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- ADN Programs Approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- BSN Programs Approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- Nationally Accredited RN to BSN Programs
- LPN to BSN Bridge Programs in Colorado at University of Phoenix
- MSN and RN to MSN Programs in Colorado
- Featured Post-Licensure Programs
Colorado nursing programs are offered at campus locations and online throughout Colorado. This makes earning a nursing degree in Colorado easier and faster than ever before. Nursing Schools in Colorado have been graduating highly skilled nurses for more than a hundred years. The Colorado nursing schools on this site are some of the best in the nation and offer nursing degrees in a variety of fields and levels.
One of our focuses is making available advanced nursing degrees to LVNs, LPNs and RNs in the rural areas of Colorado by way of online courses. The Colorado Health Institute has recognized the need to have nursing education made more readily available to urban working nurses, but especially those nurses in rural areas. The bottom line is you don't have to live in a big city like Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, Fort Collins or Boulder to attend nursing school because you can complete your coursework online.
Due to the lack of nursing school faculty at many of Colorado’s nursing schools there are long wait lists for nursing school candidates as well as registered nurses wanting to pursue a BSN or MSN. The nursing school faculty shortage at four year nursing schools in Colorado is double the national average according to the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence. We aim to help with the limited number of nursing school faculty and also help to alleviate the nursing shortage in Colorado by offering nursing programs at our CCNE accredited nursing schools without a waitlist and at a very reasonable cost per credit.
A popular new trend for nursing school applicants, who have been wait-listed at or are in the process of applying to nursing programs in Colorado for ADN or Baccalaureate programs, is to become a Medical Assistant while on the wait-list. The upside to becoming a medical assistant is that one can earn a nice salary while gaining valuable work experience. Many nursing schools are bumping applicants up positions on the wait list who have more advanced education and clinical work experience, such as the work experience gained as a Medical Assistant. One can earn an associate’s degree or certificate in Medical Assisting in as little as 6 months for a very minimal investment. Click here to request free, no obligation information from Kaplan University’s Online Medical Assisting Associate’s program to learn more.
Colorado Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The Colorado Nurses Association reports that the nursing shortage in Denver is twice the national average and predicts that by 2020, there will be approximately 30% vacancies in nursing positions in Colorado. What this means to you is a prosperous career in the nursing field. Home health is one of the fastest growing sectors of nursing in the United States as well as Colorado and companies are paying very good salaries to registered nurses. Hospitals are also offering numerous incentives to new and veteran nurses. Salary.com reports that the median salary for a staff nurse in Boulder, CO is $60,194 annually and in Denver the median salary for a staff nurse is $61,822. For a more rural area like Pueblo the median staff nurse salary is $56,212.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Colorado
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Included in their programs is an online RN to BSN curriculum as well as several online MS in Nursing specializtions. All programs are designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses and for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. Request free, no obligation information from University of Phoenix below.
Walden University School of Nursing
Graduates of Walden University's online M.S. degree program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in Colorado and throughout the world. Walden University offers a general Master of Science degree in Nursing as well as programs with different areas of specialization. You may choose to specialize in Education, Informatics or Leadership & Management. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University's has developed fully accredited online RN to BSN, MSN, and several Health Care Pathways programs available to RN's in Colorado. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
- RN to BSN
- MS in Nursing / Nurse Administrator
- MS in Nursing / Nurse Educator
- Nursing Continuing Education
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix offers accredited nursing degree programs at campuses nationwide. Attend courses on campus in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collines, Westminster, or Lone Tree. Request free no obligation information from University of Phoenix.
Colorado Board of Nursing Approved Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs
Concorde Career College
Offering an AAS in Nursing and and LPN program. Programs apporved by the Colorado BON.
Denver School of Nursing
Approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing, which allows graduates to sit for national and state exams, including the NCLEX-RN.
| Aims Community College
5401 W 20th St PO Box 69 Greeley, CO 80632 |
Arapahoe Community College 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr. Littleton, CO 80160-9002 |
Colorado Mountain College 3000 County Rd 114 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 |
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| Colorado Northwestern Community College 50 College Drive Craig, CO 81625 |
Community College of Denver 1070 Alton Way Bldg 849 Denver, CO 80230 |
Concorde Career College Director 111 North Havana Aurora, CO 80010 |
| Denver School of Nursing 1401 19th St Denver, CO 80202 |
Front Range Community College—Boulder 2121 Miller Drive Longmont, CO 80501 |
Front Range Community College—Larimer 4616 S Shields Ft Collins, CO 80526 |
| Front Range Community College—Westminster 3645 W 112th Ave Westminster, CO 80030 |
Lamar Community College 2401 S Main St Lamar, CO 81052 |
Mesa State College, LPN to ADN; ADN 1100 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 |
| Morgan Community College 920 Barlow Road Ft Morgan, CO 80701 |
Northeastern Junior College 100 College Ave. Sterling, CO 80751 |
Otero Junior College 1802 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050 |
| Pikes Peak Community College- Rampart Range Campus 11195 Hwy 83 RR-13 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 |
Pueblo Community College 900 W. Orman Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004 |
Pueblo Community College Southwest Center 710 Camino del Rio Durango, CO 81301 |
| Pueblo Community College Fremont Center 51320 W. Highway 50 Canon City, CO 81212 |
Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St Trinidad, CO 81082 |
Trinidad State Junior College- Valley Campus 1011 Main St Alamosa, CO 81101 |
Baccalaureate Nursing Degree Programs Approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing, which allows graduates to sit for national and state exams, including the NCLEX-RN.
| Colorado State University 2200 Bonaforte Blvd Pueblo, CO 81001 |
Denver School of Nursing 1401 19th St Denver, CO 80202 |
Mesa State College 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81502 |
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| Metropolitan State College of Denver Box 72, P.O. Box 173362 Denver, CO 80217-3362 |
Platt College 3100 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014 |
Regis University 3333 Regis Blvd Mail Code G-8 Denver, CO 80221-1099 |
| University of Colorado 4200 E 9th Ave C-288 Denver, CO 80262 |
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs P O Box 7150 |
University of Northern Colorado Gunter 3080 Box 125 Greeley, CO 80639 |
| University of Phoenix 10004 Park Meadows Dr Lone Tree, CO 80124 |
