Department of Nursing

Nursing Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate nursing program at Metropolitan State University of Denver located in Denver, Colorado is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Metropolitan State University of Denver nursing program at MSU Denver meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nursing license in the state of Colorado. MSU Denver has not determined if the baccalaureate nursing program at MSU Denver meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has resources that may be helpful:

• Link to every Nursing Practice Act.
• Link to FAQs regarding the impact of 34 CFR 668.43 on nursing programs.
• Link to the webpage for every State Regulatory Agency for Nursing https://nc-sara.org/guide/state-authorization-guide.