| Application / Orientation /
Start Dates
All applications
must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Before you apply, please visit the Before
You Apply portion of this site to make sure you have the appropriate
preparation and pre-requisites.
If you are accepted,
you are required to attend a five-day nursing orientation prior
to starting classes. This is offered only once, generally the week
before the program starts. This is not the same as the Metropolitan
State College of Denver orientation, which also is required if you
are a new student to Metro.
The Accelerated
Nursing Option (ACNO) begins yearly in late March or early April.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the ACNO is extremely demanding. This option includes 9 six-week modules and is completed in 13 months. Students are required to attend class, complete laboratory experiences and fulfill clinical requirements. Students must be available for day, evening, and night assignments seven days a week.
Course Sequence
| Course: |
Credit hours: |
| NURA 3010 - Fundamentals of Nursing Care |
2 |
| NURA 3110 - Introduction to Gerontological Nursing |
3 |
| NURA 3210 - Health Assessment |
2 |
| NURA 3310 - Essentials of Nursing Practice |
3 |
| NURA 3410 - Clinical Pharmacology |
4 |
| NURA 3610 - Accelerated Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NURA 3710 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family |
5 |
| NURA 3810 - Adult Nursing Care I |
6 |
| NURA 3910 - Family Child Health Nursing |
5 |
| NURA 4010 - Community Health Nursing |
5 |
| NURA 4110 - Adult Nursing Care II (Complex Illness) |
6 |
| NURA 4210 - Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing |
5 |
| NURA 4310 - Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Practice |
3 |
| NURA 4410 - Nursing Research |
3 |
| NURA 4710 - Leadership & Mgmt in Professional Nursing |
3 |
| NURA 4810 - Senior Experience |
5 |
| Totals |
63 |
Admissions Process
A competitive selection process is completed for each group of students who apply to the Accelerated Nursing Option. The ACNO does not maintain an ongoing waitlist. Selection is based on applicants' education, pre-requisite GPA, work experience, certifications, volunteer experience, honors, resume, and personal essay. Applicants must also successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
In addition to the academic requirements, MSCD Department of Nursing requires other information including immunization records and CPR certification. Candidates must be able to meet the rigorous physical, mental, emotional and academic standards required to become a professional nurse. This process does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Program Cost
The estimated cost of the 2009 ACNO is approximately $27,000, which includes tuition, lab fees, Metro student fees, health insurance, uniforms and some books and supplies. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. This is a cash funded program and receives no state funding; therefore the cost is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Scholarships, living stipends and loan forgiveness programs may be available to help students with their educational expenses. Students may apply for scholarships after they have been accepted into the ACNO.
Health Insurance
As a student
at Metropolitan State College of Denver you are require to have
health insurance. Entering the Accelerated Nursing Option requires
additional insurance, vaccines, immunizations, and BLS certification.
Requirements will be reviewed once you have been accepted; documentation
is required during orientation.
Working While in the Program
Employment while completing this degree program is strongly discouraged due to the intense, rigorous schedule and the need to allow flexibility for clinical placements.
Accreditation
The ACNO is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, New York 10006
212-363-5555 Ext. 153 - Web Site: http://www.nlnac.org
Class Locations
This program
is housed in the Department of Nursing, Metropolitan State College
of Denver at the Auraria campus. The classrooms
for the Accelerated Nursing Program are located in room 150 or 130 of the
Administration Building. All laboratory classes meet in Room 109
of the
Technology Building
.
Multicultural Course
To be awarded a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver all students are required to complete a 3-credit hour Multicultural course. For multicultural course requirements and guidelines please visit the www.mscd.edu homepage under Multicultural Graduation Requirements or contact the Office of Transfer Services @ 303.556.3774 for verification of transferring in this course. |
