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70% in person
30% online
Joshua Zucker DNP, FNP-BC, GNP-C
Assistant Professor
- College of Nursing
Email Address:joshua.zucker@cuanschutz.edu
Primary Phone:303-724-1807
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Education II North
13120 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Dr. Zucker graduated from the CU College of Nursing with his BSN in 1999 and then the MS with the Family & Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner foci in 2004, completing his DNP in 2020 at CU College of Nursing.
Dr. Zucker has worked exclusively within his passion of Geriatrics in many settings: Clinic, Hospital, Post-acute care and recently performing house calls for some of the most vulnerable members for Kaiser Permanente for over 9 years.
Prior to KP, he had his own geriatric NP business. He proudly serves our community in different roles currently as the Chair of the Community Advisory Council for the Colorado Center of Nursing Excellence and has also served for seven years a member of the 9 Health Fair Medical Advisory Committee.
Dr. Zucker has successfully completed UPSTREAM- ASB – Utilizing Protocol Systematic Treatment Reflection Evaluation And Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Older Adults with Dementia – a QIP to increase the Adherence of the IDSA Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Guidelines.
Dr. Zucker plans on putting his hard-earned DNP to work to educate future Nurses & APNs in the didactic in addition to the clinical setting.
Interesting fact; Josh has donated 10 gallons of blood.
Areas of Expertise
- Geriatrics
- Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Dementia
- Home Bound Elderly
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice- APRN, CU College of Nursing 2020
- Post Masters Certificate Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, CU College of Nursing 2004
- MS, Family Nurse Practitioner, CU College of Nursing 2004
- BSN, CU College of Nursing 1999
Awards
- 2021 The DAISY Award Honoree for Extraordinary Nurses – Kaiser Permanente Colorado – Inaugural Advanced Practice Nurse
- 2019 Colorado Nurse Foundation Academic Scholarship
- 2018 University of Colorado College of Nursing Scholarship Fund
- 2011 Finalist, “Physician” of the Year, Village at Lowry (Assisted Living Facility)
- 2008 Member of the Year, Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
Affiliations
- Kaiser Permanente - Colorado
Bachelor's in Nursing: Traditional Pathway
The Traditional Pathway is a full-time, 24-month Bachelor of Science option, designed for students who may or may not have earned a degree in the past. This program includes classroom, clinical simulation, and clinical practice as part of the curriculum. The Traditional Pathway program will be primarily offered at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. However, Traditional students may be required to attend some classes or labs at the CU South Denver location in Lone Tree. Students interested in the Traditional Pathway option apply through NursingCAS before the application deadline. Once admitted, students begin their program the following summer semester. The pace of the Traditional Pathway facilitates the integration of learning and acknowledges that students balance a number of responsibilities while completing their nursing education. However, please note that this is a full-time program of study; many students find it difficult to work more than 10-20 hours per week.
Time to Complete
24 monthsFull-time
Location
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
Credits
33 core credits
12 elective credits
99% of alums employed
one year after graduation
97% pass rate
NCLEX licensing examLocation
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
Credits
33 core credits
12 elective credits
Example courses
- Patient-centered health assessment
- Foundations in nursing practice
- Pathophysiology for nurses
- Patient-centered health assessment
- Foundations in nursing practice
- Pathophysiology for nurses
Your future
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in nursing provides a wide variety of career choices. Upon successful completion of the BS nursing program and the national licensure examination (NCLEX), baccalaureate prepared nurses are able to choose from a wide variety of practice settings.
Careers
- Staff RN
- RN case manager
- Acute care nurse
- School nurse
Settings
- Clinic
- Hospital
- School
- Health department