BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Accelerated BSN Program
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Program Delivery
On Campus
Total Credits
68 Credits

About the Accelerated BSN Program

This 16-month, full-time, in person nursing program is designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor’s degree in another field, or have completed a minimum of 57 of credits of undergraduate studies, and complete the required prerequisites.  There are two pathways to earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)


Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Student Learning Outcomes

Baccalaureate education provides entry-level for professional nursing practice.  This 16-month nursing program consists of 2 Pathways for those wishing to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). Pathway 1 is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field.  Pathway 2 is designed for those who have completed a minimum of 57 credit hours to include Program prerequisites. (See below).
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.

Application Requirements

Pathway One

Pathway Two

Designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor’s degree in another field and wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

  • Prerequisite Courses and completion of bachelor’s degree must be conferred by the end of the fall semester, no later than December 31 of the current application period. Due to the time constraints of the program application period, no exceptions will be allowed.
    • Students may request an unofficial transcript review by sending an email to UCCS Admissions Office at accbsn@uccs.edu
  • A & P courses must have a C or better
  • MINIMUM GPA in the prerequisite courses must be a 3.0
  • All science prerequisites must be within 10 years
  • Equivalent courses can be completed through another accredited institution of higher education.
  • Admission TEAS exam via ATI required. (See below for directions to register)
    • 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.
  • Certified Background Check:
    • A current background check must be completed according to the guidelines specified below under Applicant Checklist.  The results will be sent automatically to the College.
  • Up to two application cycles allowed, should first application be denied.

Designed for individuals who have completed a minimum of 57 undergraduate credits consisting of general education courses and prerequisites.

Those students admitted to the Traditional BSN program are not eligible to transfer to Pathway Two of the Accelerated program.

  • MINIMUM GPA in the prerequisite courses must be a 3.25.
  • All courses must be completed before December 31st of the current application period. Due to the time constraints of the program application period, no exceptions will be allowed.
    • Students may request an unofficial transcript review by sending an email to UCCS Admissions Office at accbsn@uccs.edu
  • A & P courses must be C or better
  • All science prerequisite courses must be within 10 years
  • Admission TEAS Exam via ATI required (see below for registration information)
    • 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.
  • Certified Background Check:
    • A current background check must be completed according to the guidelines specified below under Applicant Checklist.  The results will be sent automatically to the College.
  • Up to two application cycles allowed, should first application be denied.

 

Undergraduate General Education Requirements

Course/Area

Course Title

Credit Hours

ENGL 1310

Rhetoric & Writing I

3

ENGL 1410

Rhetoric & Writing II

3

HPNU 2050

Nutrition for Health Professionals

3

NURS 2060

Statistics for Nurses

3

PSY 1000

General Psychology

3

PSY 3620

Developmental Psychology

3

Global-Social Electives

Complete 6 hours of Global-Social Elective courses

6

Humanities Electives

Complete 6 hours of Humanities courses

6

General Electives

Complete 6 hours of General Elective courses

6

The science courses listed below must have been completed within the last 10 years.

BIOL 2030/2130

Microbiology Lecture & Lab

4

CHEM 1201

Intro to Chemistry w/Lab

4

CHEM 1211

Intro to Organic and Biochemistry w/Lab

4

HPNU 3050

Human Anatomy

4

HPNU 3060

Human Physiology

4

NURS 3010

Pathophysiology

3

Students may request an unofficial transcript review by sending an email to UCCS Admissions Office at accbsn@uccs.edu.

• All prerequisites must be within 10 years – (either pathway)
• Equivalent courses can be completed through another accredited institution of higher education. (either pathway)


Applicant Checklist 

Applications accepted July 10 through January 10. The TEAS exam, background check, and all transcripts with finalized grades must be taken/received by January 10. Admissions decisions will be emailed to applicants the first week of February.  

1. Review Readiness Self-Assessment.

2. Submit Transfer Student Application and pay $50 application fee.

3. Use the Prerequisites Worksheet to check your status and submit with your application. 

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 (January 10).
  • Up to two exam scores accepted per applicant, per admission cycle. Scores will be averaged.

Deferments in the Accelerated or Traditional BSN are not allowed once a student has matriculated into the program.

Address all inquiries to accbsn@uccs.edu.

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Program Coursework

View the program coursework details for the Accelerated BSN. Please note that our program only offers a summer start.

View the Program Coursework

Accreditation

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

Licensure Information

Graduates of the traditional and accelerated program options in the BSN program are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse in the states in which our curriculum meets the requirements for licensure.  State licensure is required for practice as a registered nurse.  You can learn more about the requirements for RN licensure by visiting the Colorado Board of Nursing RN application and forms page or by visiting the state board of nursing in the state of your primary residence.

Licensure Information

Approved States

The Accelerated BSN program is an in-person program and only accepts applicants who are currently living in Colorado or who intend to live in Colorado.

Department of Education Required Licensure Disclosure Information

Please refer to the link below for information on whether our curriculum meets the requirements for licensure in each state. 

Department of Education Required Licensure Disclosure Information

Estimated Tuition and Fees

Please refrain from using the tuition calculator as this is an accelerated program and is not applicable.

Estimated Tuition and Fees for Accelerated Nursing Program

 

1st Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

2nd Summer Semester

Total Tuition and Fees

In-State Rate

$11,930.46

$12,424.26

$8,886.63

$7,230.23

$40,471.58

Out of State Rate

$22,015.80

$23,187.60

$16,756.80

$13,441.40

$75,401.60

Scholarship Resources

Learn more about external nursing scholarship opportunities. 

External Nursing Scholarship Resources

Accelerated BSN Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony

Click here for images from our Accelerated BSN Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony! For more information, contact mburkhar@uccs.edu.

White Coat Ceremony Photos