Explore our Programs

MSU Denver nursing student Marisa Schreiner, gives the manikin an injection on Aug. 12, 2024, at the Simulation and Skills Laboratory. Photo by Alyson McClaran

Traditional and Accelerated Programs

Our on-campus Traditional Nursing Option (TNO) and Accelerated Nursing Option (ANO) are for pre-licensure students who want to earn a BSN.

TNO and ANO Information
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Online BRNCO (RN-BSN)

This fully online program is for RNs who wish to go back to school to get a BSN or students currently enrolled in a nationally accredited Associate Degree in Nursing program that want to get a head start on their bachelor's degree.

RN-BSN / Dual Enrollment Option

Program Outcomes

Program Completion Rates

2021 2022 2023 2024
Traditional: 96% Traditional: 92% Traditional: 96% Traditional: 97%
Accelerated: 96% Accelerated: 94% Accelerated: 98% Accelerated: 93%
BRNCO: 100% BRNCO: 78% BRNCO: 70% BRNCO: 83%

 

Program complete rates are based on a 150% timeline

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

2021 2022 2023 2024
Traditional: 89% Traditional: 96% Traditional: 96% Traditional: 100%
Accelerated: 98% Accelerated: 93% Accelerated: 100% Accelerated: 92%

 

NCLEX pass rates are based on first time test takers

Job Placement

Our job placement rate, measured one year after graduation, continues to be 100%!

2024 Best Nursing School 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.” The nursing program at MSU Denver ranked 5th in Colorado with an average score of 95.16 for first time NCLEX-RN test-takers.

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Top Ranked Nursing School in Colorado

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Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Please visit our accreditation page for more information.

Department of Nursing

Mailing Address:
Department of Nursing
Campus Box 72
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 303-615-1600

Location:
West Classroom, Suite 247