Colorado's Nursing Schools

Which Nursing Program is Right for You?

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or (ADN) -Usually a 2 year program -Often associated with a community college -Focuses more on technical skills than theory	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -Usually a 4-5 year program -Located in colleges and universities -Preferred by most nursing leaders and provides the best opportunities in today's job market	RN to BSN or Second Degree -Designed for Registered Nurses who are graduates of associate's degree or diploma programs who want to complete their BSN degree.
Accelerated BSN (BA/BS to BSN) -For students with a previous bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field of study -Often intense, fast paced courses -Often offer completion in 12-16 months	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -An 18-24 month program that allows a nurse to specialize in a particular area; such as an area of advanced clinical training or research -Typical requirements include a BSN from an accredited nursing school, an RN license, minimum GPA and GRE scores, and some period of clinical work experience	Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -An emerging doctoral program -Typically 3 years of full-time schooling -Emphasizes clinical practice-oriented leadership development -To prepare graduates for leadership positions in research, clinical care delivery, patient outcomes and system management

Nursing Schools in Colorado

Adams State College** RN to BSN	Aims Community College ADN with PN Option (Practical Nurse)	Araphoe Community College ADN with PN Option
Colorado Christian University* LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to ADN	Colorado Mountain College ADN	Colorado Northwestern Community College ADN LPN to ADN
Colorado State University in Pueblo BSN with PN Option RN to BSN BA/BS to BSN MSN	Colorado Technical University - Pueblo Campus* ADN RN to BSN	Community College of Denver ADN
Concorde Career College* AAS LPN to ADN	Denver School of Nursing* ADN LPN to RN BSN	Front Range Community College - Boulder, Larimer & Westminster ADN
Grand Canyon University** RN to BSN MSN	Lamar Community College ADN LPN to ADN	Mesa State College ADN LPN to ADN LPN to BSN ADN to BSN BSN
Metropolitan State College of Denver ADN to BSN BSN BA/BS to BSN	Morgan Community College ADN LPN to ADN	National American University* ADN
Northeastern Junior College* ADN LPN to ADN	Otero Junior College ADN LPN to ADN	Pikes Peak Community College ADN LPN to ADN
Platt College* BSN	Pueblo Community College - Pueblo, Fremont, Durango ADN LPN to ADN	Regis University ADN to BSN BSN BA/BS to BSN MSN PhD Post Master Certifications
Trinidad State Junior College ADN LPN to ADN	Trinidad State Junior College - Alamosa ADN LPN to ADN	University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Bethel College of Nursing BSN ADN to BSN BA/BS to BSN MSN PhD Post Master Certifications
University of Colorado - Denver College of Nursing BSN BA/BS to BSN RN to BSN MSN DNP PhD Post Master Certifications	University of Northern Colorado BSN ADN to BSN BA/BS to BSN MSN PhD Post Master Certifications	University of Phoenix BSN ADN to BSN MSN
	* - Pending Colorado Board of Nursing approval ** - RN to BSN requires no approval

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