B.S. Nursing - Second Degree Program
Overview
The University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing's Second Degree Nursing Program is specific to students who are seeking a BS in nursing as a second bachelor’s degree. This program prepares students for the rewards and challenges of professional nursing practice as well as providing a foundation for graduate study in nursing.
Students admitted to the Second Degree Program will be able to complete the nursing courses in 20 months (five consecutive semesters). Applications are accepted in January every year; and upon admittance, clinical coursework begins each summer and continues until graduation in December of the following calendar year. School of Nursing applications are available online in the late fall each academic year and are due in January.
BSN Brochure (pdf)
Required Prerequisite Courses
NOTE: At the time of application (early January of the year the student intends to start the clinical portion of the program) students must have completed all prerequisite courses or be enrolled in remaining courses that will be completed prior to mid-May of the year of clinical admission.
Clinical Nursing Program (five semesters)
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Other Helpful Links
- ADVISING
- Online courses accepted by the School of Nursing
- CNA Training Programs
- Cost
- Prospective Students
- FAQ
- Undergraduate Nursing Handbook (pdf)
- Financial Aid
- Course descriptions
- UNC Community College Transfer Guide
- Clearances (required after admitted to clinical nursing portion only)
- CPR course offerings
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Program Coordinator:
Karen Gorton, PhD, RN, MS
Assistant Director Undergraduate Programs
Office: Gunter Hall, Rm 3080
Phone: 970-351-2293
Fax: 970-351-1707
Email: karen.gorton@unco.edu
Program Advisor:
Liz Osborn, MA
Undergraduate Advisor
Office: Gunter Hall, Rm 3440
Phone: 970-351-2293
Fax: 970-351-1707
Email: elizabeth.osborn@unco.edu
