Admission Requirements

Students are responsible for following all admission policies and procedures as outlined in the Graduate Programs section of the University catalog.

1. Complete application to the nursing program.
2. Proof of active, unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse license or  current enrollment in a Colorado Community College or a compact state ADN program
3.  Residency in a Colorado Nursing Compact State.
4.  All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better (C- is not acceptable) including statistics, microbiology and chemistry. Students receiving a grade less than C in a nursing prerequisite course are not eligible for admission.

Students can pursue the Nurse Manager & Leader, Master of Science Online Program if the following admission criteria is met:

• Nursing License: Applicants must have Colorado Nursing License or from a compact state in good standing.
• Baccalaureate Degree: Students must have satisfatorily completed a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by a regional accrediation agency or equivalent.
• Grade Point Average: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to get accepted into the program.
• Statistics Coursework: Students must have passed at least one undergraduate level statistics course with a grade of C or higher.
• Background Check: Per Colorado Law, the University is required to run a background check on applicant's.
• Immunization Record: Applicants must provide latest record of vaccinations received 
• CPR Certification: All students registered in graduate nursing programs are required to provide proof of being CPR Certified.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation must be submitted from the following areas:
  • Professional or Academic
  • Clinical
  • Other
• Letter of Intent: The letter must include brief history of self, reason for pursuing the degree, and plan of how the applicant will manage the program courseload.
• Curriculum Vitae: Candidates must submit a CV in the University-Approved template.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

The graduate degree will be granted to candidates who meet all of the University catalog requirements plus the following:

1. Graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
2. All courses must be passed with a B or better.
3. Completed oral comprehensive exam or directed research or thesis. If choosing to complete a directed research project or thesis you will need to contact the Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator by the end of your second semester or as directed by degree plan.