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Those who are looking to attend a nursing program in Colorado have the opportunity to complete their BSN degree in as little as 16 months.1 Grand Canyon University’s accelerated nursing program is a hybrid format, consisting of online courses, in-person skills labs, immersive simulation and clinical rotations that take place around the Denver area.
Our ABSN offering provides you:
Three start dates, so you can enroll when it works best for you
Convenient online nursing courses2
Immersive simulation suites
An on-site learning facility in Denver (Englewood, CO)
If you’re ready to begin your nursing career in Colorado, request more information.
Aside from the hybrid format, multiple start dates, and our learning facility located near Denver, GCU’s ABSN program offers other benefits. As you pursue your nursing studies, you will also be completing course material that is instilled with a Christian worldview. This perspective can help you further dive into your passion, as you emphasize the importance of compassion, dignity and respect in healthcare to promote human flourishing.
Annual median salary for registered nurses in Colorado as of May 20233
Learn more about our Colorado learning site, conveniently located near Denver in Englewood, CO.
View our Postsecondary State Authorizations and SARA and State Disclosures information for Colorado.
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) program at our Colorado location in Englewood, CO does not currently hold national nursing accreditation. This may limit future educational and career options for students. (CO Board of Nursing, 3 CCR 716-1, E. 4.)
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) program in Englewood, CO has been granted Interim Approval from the Colorado Board of Nursing and has been granted Provisional Authorization by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to admit students and conduct the nursing education program in the state of Colorado (3 CCR 716- 1(F) (3) of Rule 1.2) (CCHE Policy I, J 3.00, 3.04.01b).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Grand Canyon University’s Englewood, Colorado location is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
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Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
With multiple nursing pathways available, GCU’s accelerated BSN program in Colorado is designed for individuals who have either a non-nursing degree or for those with transfer credits or no prior coursework. To learn more about your eligibility and to get started, fill out the form on this page to speak with a university counselor.