Colorado State University Pueblo

Program Length & Format

• 14-month 
• Program begins in the summer semester
• Curriculum includes classroom, online (Internet) coursework and clinical experiences

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing baccalaureate degree required
• Completion of 14 credit hours of prerequisite nursing courses (50% of prerequisites) required prior to accelerated entry
• Minimum grade of C or above required in completed prerequisite coursework
• Applicants must apply to Colorado State University Pueblo and to the School of Nursing

Prerequisites

• 14 credit hours of prerequisite nursing courses required (50% of program prerequisites)
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with grade C or above

Deadlines

• application deadline: October 1 (applications reviewed for summer start)

Application

• Submit CSU Pueblo undergraduate application with $25 application fee
• Submit separate Accelerated Nursing Program application by October 1
• Acceptance to the university does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Curriculum includes clinical experiences as part of the accelerated year
• Coursework delivered via classroom and online formats in addition to clinical placements

Contacts

• School of Nursing phone: 719-549-2871
• School of Nursing location: Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry (CIHHI) 278
• Advising contacts: PACK Center 719-549-2584; HSB Advising 719-549-2142; Online advising 719-549-2200

The Colorado State University at Pueblo Department of Nursing Master of Science focuses on the Nurse Educator specialty track as well as offering specialties in advanced practice.

The program is designed to prepare students to practice on nursing faculties in colleges, hospital based nursing schools, universities etc. The program also currently offers nursing emphasis areas in Adult/Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as well as the Adult/Geriatric Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner.

The different graduate specialties develop core theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for practice at the graduate level. The various tracks in the program include foundational courses in nursing theory, health policy, nursing research, ethical practice and healthcare systems financing.

Admission Requirements:

1. Completed Application
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
3. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate level coursework
4. Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
5. Official scores for all standardized admission exams (as required)
6. Current, valid unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse 

The particular tracks may have specific requirements in terms of nursing prerequisite courses taken at the undergraduate level and may require students to show proof taking these courses or equivalent credit.