Regis University
Regis University is a private Roman Catholic university in Denver. It was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1877 and is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is structured into five colleges offering a wide range of majors and minors for undergraduates. The university offers a small student to faculty ratio and was ranked the 23rd top regional university in the West by US News & World Report. They currently offer 131 different degree programs and a variety of services to help students receive scholarships or financial aid.
Nursing programs at Regis University are handled through the Loretto Heights School of Nursing at the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. These programs include an accelerated BSN designed to be completed in one year of full-time study. They also offer a traditional BSN program and an RN to BSN program. The four-year traditional BSN path includes two years of general studies and prerequisite courses followed by two years of the core curriculum. This core curriculum also includes 756 hours of clinical experience at nearby healthcare facilities. For those already working in the healthcare field, the university offers a BSN CHOICE program, allowing students to maintain their day job and further their education. All nursing programs are accredited by the CCNE.
The Regis University Master of Science in Nursing, program is designed to prepare Licensed Registered Nurses for advanced practice including specializations in Leadership in Health Care Systems with focuses in management or education.
The different graduate specialties develop core theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for practice at the graduate level. The program includes foundational courses in nursing theory, health policy, nursing research, ethical practice and healthcare systems financing.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- Completion of nursing prerequisite courses from an accredited institution of higher education
- Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as Registered Nurse from the state where the student plans to attend clinical practice
- A minimum of a ‘C’ grade or higher for program prerequisites
- Health clearance (tuberculosis clearance included)
- Admission interviews with admissions committee
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.
Graduates from the program will be eligible to sit for certification examinations in their area of specialization and to apply to sit for the national board certification examinations.
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Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Institutional Accreditations
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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