Adult Undergraduate Student Pathway
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a statewide, nationally accredited program designed for nursing students who have not previously held a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Offered through the School of Nursing and Health Professions, the 120-credit-hour BSN curriculum provides an intensive, state-of-the-art educational experience that combines theory, laboratory (skills and simulation), and clinical learning.
The Adult Undergraduate Student Pathway to a bachelor's degree in nursing is designed for students who previously obtained a high school diploma or GED and have post high school work experience before beginning their CCU program. This pathway requires students to be admitted to the College of Adult and Graduate Studies as Pre-Nursing students in order to complete BSN prerequisites.
Adult Pre-Nursing students may complete BSN prerequisites online. Toward the end of their sophomore year, they must apply for admission to the BSN program which involves a face to face learning environment. Note: Admission to the College of Adult and Graduate Studies does not guarantee admission to the BSN program.
Nursing is a ministry — an opportunity to serve others.
At CCU, nursing is not simply a profession, it is a scientific discipline and sacred calling. Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences — and biblical truth — the nursing curriculum prepares students to be highly competent, compassionate, and moral nurse leaders. Through all of our nursing degree programs, students participate in a Christ-centered community of learners that challenges them to impact both their profession and the world.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
- BSN Degree: 120 credit hours (60 nursing major core, 21 biological sciences, 39 general education and electives)
- Nursing Major: Comprised of 13 courses over 24 months
- Class Format:
- The majority of nursing courses are offered one at a time.
- Nursing courses are 8 weeks in length and are delivered in a predominantly face-to-face learning environment that also includes online learning components.
- Students are typically involved in face-to-face learning 2-3 days/week,
- Classroom and lab experiences are offered on various days of the week.
- Clinical days/times will vary throughout the program and could include day, evening, or night shifts. Work/life schedules will need to be flexible, as all laboratory and clinical experiences are mandatory.
- Locations:
- BSN classes for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies are held at the Lakewood and Grand Junction centers. Grand Junction is connected to live Lakewood instruction via a Polycom video conferencing system.
- Labs and simulations are held in Lakewood and in Grand Junction.
- Students typically complete clinical hours within a home-based hospital or hospital system. CCU attempts to place students near their place of residence; however, this is not a guarantee and travel will be required.
- Associate Degrees: Healthcare Administration, A.S.
- Bachelor's Degrees: RN to BSN Degree Completion; Healthcare Administration, B.S.
- Master's Degrees: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Certificates: Healthcare Administration
Note: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing does not provide licensure. Upon completion of the BSN program students will be eligible to sit for RN licensure.