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Nursing Programs and Resources
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Explore nursing and related fields, find links to resources, and schedule an appointment with a pre-nursing advisor.
For current nursing students
Access resources for our nursing students: nursing handbook, available services, scholarships opportunities.
MSU Denver nursing students give Covid vaccinations as part of their clinical rotation at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in Denver.
Our country's nursing 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.
The DAISY Award
The DAISY Award® was created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes to honor extraordinary nursing faculty and students.
- Want to say Thank You to Your Simulation, Lab, Clinical, or Course Nursing Instructor?
- Would you like to recognize an Extraordinary Nursing Student?
We want you to share your story!
- Tell us how your nursing instructor exemplifies the attributes of an exemplary educator, outstanding role model, and inspirational influence on their nursing students.
- Talk about a nursing student who exemplifies exceptional compassion, advocacy, or leadership.
Daisy Award Winners
Dr. Katrina C. Little, Daisy Award Winner
Dr. Katrina C. Little, Ph.D., RN, MSU Denver Department of Nursing faculty, was awarded The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Faculty in December 2024.
Nomination and award details are found at Daisy Award page for Dr. Little.
We congratulate Dr. Little on this award and are proud to call her our own.
Beth A. Domenico, Daisy Award Winner
Beth A. Domenico was awarded The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student in December 2024 by MSU Denver’s Department of Nursing.
Nomination and award details are found at Daisy Award page for Beth.
Congratulates to Beth on this award!
Student Nurses Association
Nursing and Pre-Nursing students are invited join!
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!
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 also 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. It’s free!
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.
We Are Hiring
Prospective Clinical Faculty and Lab Assistants
Department of Nursing
Contact Information
Phone:
303-615-1600
Email:
nursingadvising
@msudenver.edu
Location:
West Classroom
Suite 247
Shipping address:
1201 5th Street, WC 247
Denver, CO 80204
Mailing address:
PO BOX 173362
Campus Box 72
Denver, CO 80217-3362