The Second Degree Baccalaureate Nursing Program

The University of Northern Colorado baccalaureate nursing program prepares students for the rewards and challenges of professional nursing practice as well as providing a foundation for graduate study in nursing. The second degree Nursing Baccalaureate Program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are seeking a BS in nursing as a second bachelor’s degree. Admission to the second degree Nursing Program is competitive. First priority is given to qualified candidates who are committed to living and working in the Northern Colorado area.  All applicants will commit to work for a minimum of two years at Poudre Valley Health System  or North Colorado Medical Center/Banner Health upon graduation.  This program is privately funded by these two facilities and each system provides financial support to their selected candidates.  All second degree Program students will be sponsored by either PVHS or NCMC and complete their applicable clinical courses at the sponsoring facility.

Students admitted to the second degree Program will be able to complete the nursing courses in 20 months. The program begins each summer and continues until graduation in December of the following year.  School of Nursing applications are available in the late fall each academic year and are due in early January.  All students interested in this programs must meet with the second degree Program advisor.  Contact Laurie Walker at laurie.walker@unco.edu for an advising appointment.