Nursing, BSN - Accelerated Option

This 16 month 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.)

This 16-month, full-time, in person 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). Due to the time constraints of the program application period, no exceptions will be allowed. 

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
    

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   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.

Undergraduate General Education Requirements

Pathway One

Pathway Two (also includes above requirements)

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 1 through November 15 (Or next business day at 5:00 PM (no incomplete applications will be accepted)

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 (November 15).
• Up to two exam scores accepted per applicant, per admission cycle.
  • 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.

View the program coursework details for the Accelerated BSN.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Learn more about external nursing scholarship opportunities. 

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