Our nursing degree program graduates earn outstanding scores on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), with first-time pass rates ranging between 95 and 100 percent. The program offers you an unusually broad range of clinical experiences, culminating in a 225-hour practicum that?s tailored to your academic interests and career goals. You?ll get comfortable with current technology and professional standards, entering the work force with confidence and knowledge to make a difference from day one.

UNC?s nursing program holds national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. We offer personalized academic advising to freshmen and sophomores, so you?ll be prepared to apply for formal admission to the nursing program in your fourth semester. Core curriculum encompasses all major areas of nursing practice, with emphasis on professional issues such as evidence-based practice, management, and leadership.