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    Welcome to the University of Colorado College of Nursing


    At the University of Colorado College of Nursing, students learn in an environment that is steeped in history and driven by the future. With 17 programs, 4 nurse-led practices in 9 locations and two major Colorado hospitals on the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest academic medical campus, the college offers career paths that fit diverse goals. CU Nursing baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral students learn with state-of-the art technology and advanced learning methods on the world-class Anschutz Medical Campus. The offerings include traditional, online and accelerated programs and continuing education. The birthplace of the nurse practitioner program, CU Nursing boasts a reputation as a leader and pioneer in nursing education. Come join us.

    Explore Our Programs


    Select from below one of our many program's available or visit the Academics section and find the program that's right for you.

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    Bachelor's Programs

    We have four types of bachelor’s programs: a traditional BS program, accelerated pathway program, an online BS for current AAS students or registered nurses, and an integrated nursing pathway program that works with area community colleges.

    Bachelor's Program
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    Master's Programs

    The Master of Science program is designed to prepare nurses for both direct and indirect care roles. Selection of an advanced practice specialty field is required.

    Master's Program
    Doctor of Nursing

    Doctor of Nursing Practice

    Clinical practice-oriented program for those who hold a Master of Science in Nursing and want to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice to improve clinical care delivery and patient outcomes.

    Doctor of Nursing Practice
    PhD in Nursing

    Nursing PhD

    A research degree for those who hold a Master of Science in Nursing and want to become nurse scientists. Selection of an advanced practice specialty field is required.

    Nursing PhD

    In the News

    • DNP Projects December 2019

      CU Nursing students transform health — even before they graduate

      Dec 6, 2019, 01:32 PM by Debra Melani Katelyn Nolan
      As Fall 2019 graduation day nears (Dec. 14), final projects and exams abound. Here are just two examples of final Doctor of Nursing Practice projects that illustrate the impact of students’ work.
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    • Scholarship Luncheon 2019

      Luncheon honors CU Nursing scholars, profession

      Dec 2, 2019, 02:05 PM by Debra Melani
      We were honored by our special guest at this year's College of Nursing Scholarship Luncheon. CU Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Leonard Dinegar shared his brush with death and the reason behind the nursing scholarship he created for us.
      Full story
    • Rocco Miele: CU Nursing Alumni

      Alumni Spotlight with Rocco Miele: Cancer Survivor and DAISY Award Honoree

      Nov 25, 2019, 12:54 PM by Katelyn Nolan
      The DAISY Award – created by the DAISY Foundation – is an on-going nurse recognition program in partnership with healthcare organizations around the world, acknowledging extraordinary and compassionate care.
      Full story

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    Patient Care

    Our HEART is all about Patient Care

    Our healthcare experts provide unparalleled patient focused care, practicing among a strong network of partners such as UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, CU Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Our History

    We don't just TEACH Nurse Practitioners. WE INVENTED THEM.

    We created the 1st Nurse Practitioner and School Nurse programs in the U.S.

    We are Experts

    Educating Future Health Leaders

    Be mentored by faculty who lead in their respective fields. Students on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus have the option of pursuing over 40 health science degree programs in our six schools and colleges – where learning is integrated with state of the art research in an environment designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary study.

    Online Education

    Ranked #2 in the Nation

    For our 2020 FNP, Informatics and Leadership MSN online degree programs. Best Health Degrees’ editors singled CU Nursing out for its “rarely offered” and “highly sought after” Health Informatics concentration and “cutting-edge” research. Editors weigh cost, graduation rate, job placement, salary potential and student satisfaction.

    Our Focus

    Faculty Achievements

    Pharm Text Cover

    New drug-therapy textbook has CU Nursing written all over it.

    Faculty members Nicole Brodrick, DNP, Lisa Diamond, DNP, Krista Estes, DNP, and Jennifer Fisher, DNP, contributed to the book’s revision, along with Marcia Gilbert, DNP, formerly of CU Nursing. Learn more about Pharmacotherapeutics.

    Current Students

    Scott Ferguson and Nurse

    Nurses bring ‘sunshine’ to dying man’s journey

    Scott Ferguson loved life more than the average person. Before it was taken from him at age 49 by melanoma, he grew so touched by his nursing care during his months-long battle, he and his wife left a scholarship to CU’s College of Nursing. More than $60,000 already has been raised, a testament, in part, to the infectious spirit of an inspirational man. Watch the interview of Scott's amazing story.

    Alumna Spotlight

    Kim Pierce

    Q&A with Kim Pierce, DNP '09

    3 Questions for Kim Pierce, first African-American to graduate from Doctor of Nursing Program. Learn more about Dr. Pierce.

    2019 U.S. News Best Online Nursing
    CU Anschutz Fun Facts
    Fall Winter 2019 Newsletter

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