University of Northern Colorado
School of Nursing
NOTE from the Director:
The University of Northern Colorado’s School of Nursing will be undergoing a re-accreditation review process in February 20-22, 2012 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This review will include the following programs: BSN, MS and DNP. As part of this process, we extend an opportunity for our community partners, students, alumni, faculty, employers to submit any written comments for the site visitors to evaluate. The letters are completely optional, but welcomed. Should you chose to submit a letter, it should be sent by January 21, 2012 to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), address below.
Christina Walcott
Administrative Assistant
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
1 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
We thank you in advance.
Kathleen LaSala, Director, School of Nursing
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The UNC School of Nursing subscribes to a philosophy of nursing that views the patient holistically. Congruent with the belief in the dignity and worth of people is the belief that the individual has a right to be an active participant in the decisions concerning his or her well-being.
The Mission of the UNC School of Nursing, congruent with the Mission of the University, is to provide teaching, scholarly activity and service in the discipline of nursing. The School of Nursing strives for excellence as reflected in highly qualified faculty, rigorous academic standards for students and a commitment to quality professional practice outcomes within all healthcare settings.
The School of Nursing is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students graduating from the BSN Program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX RN licensure exam and FNP/DNP graduates are eligible to sit for NP certification examinations. 2010 NCLEX pass rates were 99% and 2010 NP certification pass rates were 100%.
Current News
UNC School of Nursing Professor Recognized by Vietnamese Government (11/4/2011)
Faye Hummel, professor of Nursing at the University of Northern Colorado, was recently recognized by Vietnam's Ministry of Health for her leadership in establishing the first and only master's of science nursing program in the country. (MORE)
Offering Hope for Women in Ghana
(10/2011)
Rachel Rose Jackson cradles a young Ghanaian boy in her arms. He’s one of many who will receive medical care from the UNC nursing student through her Ghana nonprofit, the Kayayei Association. (MORE)
Growth in the UNC School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program (8/15/11)
In response to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) recommendations to move advanced practice nursing to a clinical doctorate level and the growing knowledge base required for advanced practice nurses (APNs), the School of Nursing began our post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online program fall 2010. There are currently 17 APN students in the process of obtaining a clinical doctorate that focuses on translating research into practice and thus improve clinical care. Variation in the type of APNs admitted to the program provides unique insight into current clinical care for the DNP students. The DNP’s clinically focused coursework includes Advanced Evidenced-Based Practice, Information Technology in Health Care, Epidemiology in Advanced Nursing Practice, Professional Practice and Healthcare Finance and Applied Genomics. The program is accepting applications now not only for our post Master’s DNP program but also for the new post-Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) to DNP program with a Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) emphasis for fall 2012. This hybrid (online and on campus classes) program will prepare FNPs at the highest clinical level. In addition, DNP students in either educational track can take additional online coursework to prepare themselves as nursing educators.
UNC Student Wins National Scholarship
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4/20/11)
A University of Northern Colorado nursing student is one of four national scholarship winners. Landau Uniforms, a health care apparel manufacturer, awarded Timothy Tobin an “Awarding the ‘Lives Made Better” scholarship, according to a news release from Landau. (MORE)
Partnership with Poudre Valley Health System Provides Funding for RN-BSN Program
Through a generous donation from the Poudre Valley Health System (PVHS), UNC School of Nursing will be taking its RN-BSN program directly to employees of Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies for nurses who wish to advance their nursing education to the BSN level. The hybrid RN-BSN program provides online courses and course meetings at the respective institutions to registered nurses (with associate of applied science degrees) actively practicing in health care environment. This hybrid model, along with instruction partnerships with nursing administration has proven to be an exciting new delivery method. The first class will be admitted in Fall 2010 and begins coursework in Spring 2011.
Northern Colorado Medical Center/Banner Health has pledged funds to support the first School of Nursing Endowed Professorship and support for RN-BSN Program
Named the Banner Health Endowed Nursing Professor, UNC is gifted with funds to support the first School of Nursing Endowed Professorship. This endowment allows the School to recruit and retain the highest level of nursing faculty during a period of a critical shortage of nursing faculty. The faculty resources help UNC expand nursing programs, including offering a RN-BSN program for Banner Health employees with associate of applied science degrees to obtain their BSN degree through a hybrid program providing course work online and at their employment settings. The first class will be admitted in Fall 2010 and begins coursework in Spring 2011.
Mother and Baby Simulation Comes to the School of Nursing
UNC School of Nursing recently received internal university funds to purchase the NOELLE Patient Simulator (a mother – baby). This simulator allows students to practice maternal –infant care, including real time labor activities. The School has integrated simulated learning systems into the curriculum, providing students the opportunity to prepare and practice in a safe, controlled laboratory environment.
