Overview

RNs can seek advanced standing through the RN-to-BSN plan. The Nursing Accelerated program from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) exists for students who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree.

Key Features

Student Learning Outcomes:

Function in the beginning role of a baccalaureate generalist nurse in settings that cross all populations and environments;

Demonstrate proficiency in the core nursing competencies of clinical/critical reasoning, patient safety, and quality improvement principles;
Integrate research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to facilitate clinical practice decisions;
Implement the use of patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices to support safe and effective patient care;
Demonstrate basic knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments;
Maintain inter-professional collaboration and communication to improve healthcare outcomes;
Demonstrate professionalism and its values (including altruism, autonomy, human dignity, social justice, and integrity) as a baccalaureate generalist nurse;
Master the required core knowledge for baccalaureate generalist nursing practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry
General, Organic, and Biochemistry
Organic and Biochemistry
Human Anatomy
General Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

More details

UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit online a Transfer Student Application, Supplemental Application, and the Application Fee. Official Transcripts are required from each institution attended, including study abroad, and AP College Board results.

Physicians with medical degrees from other countries: Applicants must have their transcripts reviewed by Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before applying to the program.

All general education courses, prerequisite courses and the baccalaureate degree must be completed successfully by December 31.
ATI TEAS Pre-Admission Assessment Exam: Competitive scores are required to be considered for the Accelerated Option. Exam scores will be sent automatically to the College.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22968 USD / year

≈ 22968 USD / year
Out-of-State

22968 USD / year

≈ 22968 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11326 USD / year

≈ 11326 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: International: 7,362 | Local and national: $6,564

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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