Department of Nursing

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Our nurse supply is running out

What’s behind the country’s shortage and how MSU Denver is working to fill the gaps.

In the early days of the pandemic, we heard repeatedly about hospitals hitting capacities. Medical staffs were slammed, with no relief in sight. Today, we’re seeing medical facilities hit their capacity limits again, only the cause isn’t overwhelming Covid cases. There simply aren’t enough nurses. Read more about this shortage and what MSU Denver is doing about it.

Nurse shortage MSU Denver addresses nursing shortage (video clip)

2023 Best Nursing Schools in Colorado

MSU Denver Ranked #5

Registered Nursing ranked the top 10 nursing schools in Colorado by analyzing current and historical NCLEX-RN “pass rates.” MSU Denver’s nursing program ranked 5th in Colorado with an average score of 95.06 for first time NCLEX-RN test-takers.

MSU Denver’s nursing program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs and Resources

Want to become a nurse, or already an RN (or enrolled in an ADN program) and want to earn your Bachelor's degree?

Explore our Nursing Programs

Find your best path to becoming a nurse or expanding your nursing education!

Nursing Program Options

Access Our Pre-Nursing Resources

Explore nursing and other helping fields. Also find links to tutoring and other resources.

Pre-Nursing Resources

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Access our Nursing Resources

Find resources for our nursing programs including program requirements and available services.

Nursing Program Resources

Attend a Virtual (Zoom) Information Session about the Accelerated and Traditional Nursing Options

6:00 pm MT

Thurs, Feb 16, 2023

https://zoom.us/j/96906033667

Noon MT

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Zoom link

6:00 pm MT

Tues, Feb 28, 2023

Zoom link

6:00 pm MT

Thurs, Mar 30, 2023

Zoom Llink

6:00 pm MT

Wed, April 12, 2023

zoom link

Apply to TNO or ANO Program

Applications for TNO or ANO are open and accessible during a two-month period per start date. Open application dates and access to the applications are available through these links:

Traditional Nursing Option (fall and spring cohorts)
Accelerated Nursing Option (spring cohort only)

If you are interested in our RN-BSN (BRNCO) program, the application is available continuously and accessible through this link: RN-BSN Option

To apply for any of our nursing options, you will need to sign in using an MSU Denver Network ID. Your Network ID is the first part of your MSU Denver email address (the part before “@msudenver.edu”), and your password is the same as your password for your MSU Denver email.

You must apply to MSU Denver and be accepted as a student to receive an MSU Denver email address.

Early Admissions for Military

MSU Denver’s Department of Nursing offers one early admission spot in each TNO and ANO cohort specifically for an ROTC or equivalent military program applicant. Visit our Nursing Early Admissions webpage for more information.

Student Nurses Association

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) at MSU Denver supports the professional development of nursing students through teamwork, collaboration, educational experiences, and meaningful community outreach.

Benefits of SNA membership include: Magnet hospitals prefer volunteer/service on resume, community engagement, networking, events, merch, national SNA perks, learn new things and have a voice!

MSU Denver Nursing and Pre-Nursing students are invited join!

Members must complete the following requirements:

Attend 50% of the meetings (one is held each month)
Volunteer 8 hours each fall and spring semester (ANO: 4 hours in summer are required)*

*Donations to semester drives and attending meetings count toward volunteer hours

TO JOIN: Using the link below, search for Student Nurses Association under the Organizations tab.

Join Student Nurses Association!

Meet our Faculty and Staff

MSU Denver’s Department of Nursing Faculty and Staff are dedicated to student success. Our well-seasoned faculty have many years’ experience teaching and training student nurses. Additionally, most full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees. Our staff focus on ensuring the best experience possible for each student before, during and after the program.

Nursing Faculty Nursing Staff

Outstanding Faculty Award

Congratulations to Nursing Professor Becky Nemec

Becky was awarded Outstanding Faculty for the College of Health and Applied Science at MSU Denver for 2022!

We Are Hiring

Prospective Clinical Faculty and Lab Assistants

Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel for Clinical and Lab Nursing Affiliate Faculty - Part-time Faculty