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Baccalaureate education provides the entry level preparation for professional nursing practice. This 16 month nursing program is designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

All required general education courses and the baccalaureate degree MUST be completed by the end of the fall semester of the current application period.

BSN PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After completing the BSN program, the graduate will be able to:

• Function in the beginning role of a baccalaureate generalist nurse in settings that cross all populations and environments
• Be proficient in the core nursing competencies of clinical/critical reasoning, patient safety, and quality improvement principles
• Maintain interprofessional collaboration and communication to improve healthcare outcomes
• Master the required core knowledge for baccalaureate generalist nursing practice
• Demonstrate professionalism and its values (including altruism, autonomy, human dignity, social justice, and integrity) as a baccalaureate generalist nurse

An informational meeting for prospective students will be held
September 7, 2012
1:00 - 3:00 PM
University Hall (Complimentary Parking provided by UCCS Parking Services in Lot N at University Hall 12:00 - 5:00 PM on this day only)

• Applications accepted October 1 - December 1
• Notification of Acceptance - February
• Classes begin May 20, 2013 with a mandatory half-day Orientation Session

View Informational Videos/Files:

• Welcome Future Accelerated Nursing Students (PDF file) by Eileen Gerrard-Gough (SUM11)
• Frequently Asked Questions - Prospective Students by Linda Goodwin (rev F10)
• Financial Aid 2013-2014by Margie Smith
  • Printable Handout
• Accelerated BSN Student Panel recorded 09.07.2012

Approved or Accredited by:

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Colorado Commission of Higher Education (CCHE)
• Colorado State Board of Nursing

Contact Linda Goodwin at lgoodwin@uccs.edu or accbsn@uccs.edu if you are interested in this program or would like an unofficial transcript review.

Copyright 2002-2013
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Last Updated: February 26, 2013
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