The program is based on a philosophical approach to nursing that includes the holistic synthesis of person, health and environment. The Colorado State University-Pueblo School of Nursing offers the ideal foundation for the development of the professional nurse.

Program of Study

The pre-nursing advisor is notified once the student has declared their major. The student must contact their pre-nursing advisor to develop their program plan as soon as possible. The plan will include 46 credit hours of required prerequisite courses and 74 credit hours of nursing courses for a total of 120 credit hours.

The Nursing Department will:

• Provide quality learning experiences for nursing students that prepare graduates for entry level baccalaureate nursing practice or advanced nursing practice in a culturally diverse community.
• Provide multiple degree entry paths based on previous education and academic entrance criteria that support student achievement at a professional level.
• Serve as a regional nursing education center for Southern Colorado, by collaborating with local and regional health care agencies to provide nursing programs.
• Maintain educational excellence demonstrated by program status consistent with the Colorado Board of Nursing, national accrediting agency criteria and educational emphases on professional nursing standards.
• Provide a supportive and caring learning environment to address the learning needs of a diverse student population.
• Support role development responsive to the changing health care environment by redefining and maintaining competencies throughout one?s practice.