GCU’s Accelerated Nursing Program in Colorado
16-Month ABSN Program in Colorado¹
Those who are looking to attend a nursing program in Colorado have the opportunity to complete their BSN degree in as little as 16 months.1 Grand Canyon University’s accelerated nursing program in Colorado is a hybrid format, consisting of online courses, in-person skills labs, immersive simulations and clinical rotations that take place around the Denver area. Our ABSN offering provides you:
- Three start dates, so you can enroll when it works best for you
- Convenient online nursing courses2
- Immersive simulation suites
- An on-site learning facility in Denver (Englewood, CO)
Admissions Process for GCU’s Accelerated BSN Program in Colorado
With multiple nursing pathways available, GCU’s accelerated BSN program in Colorado is designed for individuals who have either a non-nursing degree or for those with transfer credits or no prior coursework. To learn more about your eligibility and to get started, fill out the form on this page to speak with a university counselor.
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Why Choose GCU for Your ABSN in Colorado?
Aside from the hybrid format, multiple start dates, and our learning facility located near Denver, GCU’s ABSN program offers other benefits. As you pursue your nursing studies, you will also be completing course material that is instilled with a Christian worldview. This perspective can help you further dive into your passion, as you emphasize the importance of compassion, dignity and respect in healthcare to promote human flourishing.
Colorado ABSN Learning Site
Learn more about our Colorado learning site, conveniently located near Denver in Englewood, CO. View our Postsecondary State Authorizations and SARA and State Disclosures information for Colorado.
If you’re ready to begin your nursing career in Colorado, request more information.
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) program at our Colorado location in Englewood, CO does not currently hold national nursing accreditation. This may limit future educational and career options for students. (CO Board of Nursing, 3 CCR 716-1, E. 4.)
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, Accelerated (ABSN) program in Englewood, CO has been granted Interim Approval from the Colorado Board of Nursing and has been granted Provisional Authorization by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to admit students and conduct the nursing education program in the state of Colorado (3 CCR 716- 1(F) (3) of Rule 1.2) (CCHE Policy I, J 3.00, 3.04.01b).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Grand Canyon University’s Englewood, Colorado location is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
1 Secondary Applicants must transfer a minimum of 60 of the required 123 credits or have completed a baccalaureate degree which includes nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses prior to starting the core nursing courses, which can be completed in as few as 16 months. Direct Entry Applicants that do not transfer 60 credits but meet the minimum requirements can complete these credits through GCU prior to starting the core nursing courses. Depending on the state where student has enrolled or intends to complete the program, student may require additional courses. This may include, but is not limited to, additional general education courses, courses in the major, clinical courses, or a different course sequence. See University Policy Handbook.
2 Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
3 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Registered Nurses, as of May 2023, retrieved June 19, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as registered nurses, nor does it reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc., against a pool of candidates.