Colorado Nursing Colleges, Schools and Programs
Scenic views and a never ending list of outdoor activities make Colorado a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and tourists alike. Skiing, hiking, rafting, mountain climbing, biking, you name it. If it's something you can do outdoors, you can do it in Colorado. Colorado is a vibrant state with 300 days of sunny skies a year and youthful, happy feel. It's a fun place to visit, and fun place to live, especially for the young at heart.
Even though Colorado is unofficially considered the healthiest state in the nation, it must have some sick people because it has a thriving and growing health care industry that is in need of more qualified professionals. With a nursing shortage nearly twice the national average, Colorado does not have enough nurses to fill open positions. This shortage is a result of not having enough nursing educators and instructors.
Over 50 of Colorado's largest employers are hospitals and health care organizations. Health care makes up a large part of the states economy. This is good news for anyone who's considering a nursing career in Colorado. Most job openings for nurses wil be found in an around the state's capital city of Denver but nurses are need anywhere you can find a major city.
Education opportunities for students and aspiring nurses are also good. There are over 40 accredited nursing programs in Colorado. Most nursing programs offers associate and bachelor's degrees, which is what you'll need if your hoping to become a registered nurse. while graduate nursing programs are scarcer than undergrduate degree programs, they are offered at a number of colleges and universities throughout the state.
Below you can review a comprehensive list of schools and colleges offering accredited nursing programs in Colorado.
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Lamar Community College
Location:
Lamar, CO
Student Enrollment: 1,080
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate, LPN-to-RN, LPN
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Colorado Northwestern Community College - Craig Campus
Location:
Craig, CO
Student Enrollment: 1,375
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate
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Colorado Christian University - Western Colorado Regional Center
Location:
Grand Junction, CO
Student Enrollment: 2,510
Type of School: Private
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: Yes
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Concorde Career College – Aurora
Location:
Aurora, CO
Student Enrollment: 500
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: No
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate, LPN-to-RN, LPN
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Otero Junior College
Location:
La Junta, CO
Student Enrollment: 1,400
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate
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Morgan Community College
Location:
Fort Morgan, CO
Student Enrollment:
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: No
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate
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Trinidad State Junior College
Location:
Trinidad, CO
Student Enrollment: 2,500
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: No
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate
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Mesa State College
Location:
Grand Junction, CO
Student Enrollment: 7,040
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: Yes
Degree Programs: Associate, BS/BSN, LPN, LPN-to-BSN, RN-to-BSN
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Colorado State University – Pueblo
Location:
Pueblo, CO
Student Enrollment: 4,000
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, LPN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Student Enrollment: 9,735
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: Yes
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
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Front Range Community College
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Arapahoe Community College
Location:
Littleton, CO
Student Enrollment: 9,970
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate, LPN-to-RN, LPN
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University of Northern Colorado
Location:
Greeley, CO
Student Enrollment: 12,710
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: Yes
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, PhD (Doctoral), DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
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Pikes Peak Community College
Location:
Greeley, CO
Student Enrollment: 12,710
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: Yes
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, PhD (Doctoral), DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
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Pueblo Community College
Location:
Peublo, CO
Student Enrollment: 4,600
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate, LPN
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