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First Graduates of  Nursing PhD program

Kathy Sitzman, Ogden, Utah, middle left:

"I was able to use what I was learning in this program to help improve the nursing program as well as the online instructional program at the university where I teach."

Connie Pardee, Blackhawk, Colorado, foreground:

"I chose this program because it had a better reputation than other similar programs, and it proved to be excellent. "

Carol Roehrs gains prestigious certification

Dr. Carol Roehrs has earned national certification/ NLN as a specialist in Nursing Education. This certification is a indicator of professional excellence; the "Certified Nurse Educator" is a mark of distinction for nursing faculty nationally. Dr. Debra Leners, School of Nursing Director, is also a Certified Nurse Educator.

The School of Nursing utilizes best practices approach to Nursing Education

Award of Excellence

School of Nursing faculty

The School of Nursing located on the 3rd floor of Gunter Hall is part of the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Approximately 100 baccalaureate students and 25 masters level students graduate each year from its program and we anticipate our first Ph.D graduates in 2008. The School’s program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Nursing Program offers several degree and certificate options including a bachelors of science degree in nursing (traditional, RN to BS, and second degree options), masters of science in nursing (education emphasis, clinical nurse specialist, or family nurse practitioner emphasis), and a doctoral degree in nursing education. Certificate programs are offered in nursing education, family nurse practitioner, and transcultural nursing.

Nursing faculty are clinical experts who believe in the importance of clinical practice both for themselves and their students. Approximately 70% of the faculty are doctorally prepared and their research activities are in areas such as chronic illness, nursing education and cultural aspects of health care.