Baccalaureate education provides entry-level preparation for professional nursing practice. This 16-month nursing program is designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

All required general education courses and the previous baccalaureate degree MUST be completed by the end of the fall semester of the current application period.

This 16-month nursing program is designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Function in the beginning role of a baccalaureate generalist nurse in settings that cross all populations and environments

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the core nursing competencies of clinical/critical reasoning, patient safety, and quality improvement principles

3. Integrate research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to facilitate clinical practice decisions

4. Implement the use of patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices to support safe and effective patient care

5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments

6. Maintain inter-professional collaboration and communication to improve healthcare outcomes

7. Demonstrate professionalism and its values (including altruism, autonomy, human dignity, social justice, and integrity) as a baccalaureate generalist nurse

8. Master the required core knowledge for baccalaureate generalist nursing practice

Application Requirements Accepted: July 1 through November 30

• General Education Courses and Baccalaureate degree:
  The Accelerated BSN Option is a second-degree program. All general education courses, prerequisite courses and the baccalaureate degree must be completed successfully by December 31 of the current application period. Students may request an unofficial transcript review by sending an email to UCCS Admissions Office at accbsn@uccs.edu.
• Applications:
  Submit a Transfer Student Application online, and pay the $50 Application Fee. Then, submit your Accelerated Nursing Program Prerequisite Worksheet to confirm your eligibility. Currently enrolled UCCS students, please contact the nursing advisor regarding the application form and fees. Official Transcripts are required from each institution attended, including study abroad, and AP College Board results. Physicians with medical degrees from other countries: Applicants must have their transcripts reviewed by Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before applying to the program.
• ATI TEAS Pre-Admission Assessment Exam:
• Competitive scores are required to be considered for the Accelerated Option. Exam scores will be sent automatically to the College. Physics is not included in this exam. Follow the directions to register for the exam.
   
• Certified Background Check:
  A current background check must be completed according to the guidelines specified on the Accelerated webpage using the appropriate code. The results will be sent automatically to the College.

Applicant Checklist 

Application Requirements Accepted: July 1 through November 30 (Or next business day at 5:00 PM (no incomplete applications will be accepted)

1. Review Readiness Self Assessment Application

2.Submit Transfer Student Application

• $50 Application Fee

3. Accelerated Nursing Program Prerequisite Worksheet

4. Share Official Transcripts from each institution attended, study abroad institutions, and AP College Board results are sent to:

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions and Records
ATTN: Admissions Office
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

5. Submit Background Check

6. Take ATI TEAS Pre-Admission Exam 

• Your ATI TEAS scores will be accepted up to one-year (365 days) before the end of the current admission cycle.
• Up to two exam scores accepted per applicant.   
  • ATI Teas SmartPrep Self-paced tutorial: https://atitesting.com/teas/smart-prep-tutorial
  • REGISTER for the ATI TEAS Pre-Admission Exam 
• • Remote /online option: Please see QUICK START GUIDE
  • School: University of Colorado Colorado Springs 

Address all inquiries to accbsn@uccs.edu.

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For information about accreditation for this and all our programs, please visit our accreditation page.

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