RN Programs in Colorado

RN Programs in Colorado

There are many RN programs in Colorado that students can choose to take. Nursing programs can last between two and four years based on their complexity, but they all lead to jobs within the field of nursing. Registered nurses are often responsible for patient care, documentation, organization, and assisting physicians in general.

The amount of money a person can earn in registered nursing is based on many different factors. For instance, some parts of the country have higher standards of living and thus offer more money for the RNs in the area. A nurse may also earn more money if he or she has more experience in the industry than someone else.

Becoming an RN by Examination in Colorado

In order to become an RN by examination in Colorado, an individual must submit:

  • A completed application
  • The application processing fee
  • Documentation of any name change if the individual has changed his or her name
  • A completed Affidavit of Eligibility
  • Proof that he or she graduated from one of the following:
    • A traditional nursing program
    • A non-traditional program (He or she must also have completed the Student Permit application process)
    • A foreign nursing program (He or she must also submit the CES credentials review 'Professional Report' from the CGFNS. Then he or she must register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE)

Becoming an RN by Endorsement in Colorado

In order to become an RN by endorsement in Colorado, an individual must submit:

  • A completed application
  • The application processing fee
  • Documentation of any name change if the individual has changed his or her name
  • Verification of being licensed in another US state

Individuals must also create an online Health Professions Profile regardless of whether they are becoming an RN through examination or endorsement.

Reinstating an RN License

If an individual wants to reinstate his or her RN license, he or she must submit:

  • A completed application
  • The application processing fee
  • Documentation of any name change if the individual has changed his or her name
  • A completed Affidavit of Eligibility

He or she must also create an online Health Professions Profile regardless of whether they are becoming an RN through examination or endorsement.

RN Schools Near You & Online in Colorado

Platt College

  • 3100 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (303) 369-5151

Pueblo Community College

  • 51320 W Highway 50 Canon City, CO 81212
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (719) 296-6100

Pikes Peak Community College

  • 5675 S. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, RN
    (800) 456-6847

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

  • 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, MSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (719) 255-8227

Pueblo Community College

  • 60 Cactus Street Suite 1 Cortez, CO 81321
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (970) 565-8440

Colorado Northwestern Community College

  • 50 College Dr. Craig, CO 81625
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    1(800)562-1105

Community College of Denver

  • 1111 West Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80217
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (303) 556-2600

Denver School of Nursing

  • 1401 19th Street Denver, CO 80202
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, LPN, RN
    (303) 292-0015

University of Colorado Denver

  • 1250 14th Street Denver, CO 80217
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (303) 556-2400

Regis University

  • 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, CO 80221
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (800) 944-7667

Metropolitan State College of Denver

  • Speer Blvd. and Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80217
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (303) 556-2400

Front Range Community College

  • 4616 S Shields St. Fort Collins, CO 80526
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (970) 226-2500

Morgan Community College

  • 920 Barlow Rd. Fort Morgan, CO 80701
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    1(800)622-0216

Colorado Mountain College

  • 831 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    1(800)621-8559

Colorado Mesa University

  • 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Programs: ADN, BSN, DNP, EMT Paramedic, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (970) 248-1020

University of Northern Colorado

  • 1862 10th Avenue Greeley, CO 80639
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (970) 351-1890

Aims Community College

  • 5401 West 20th Street Greeley, CO 80634
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (970) 330-8008

Otero Junior College

  • 1802 Colorado Ave. La Junta, CO 81050
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (719) 384-6831

Lamar Community College

  • 2401 South Main Street Lamar, CO 81052
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (719) 336-2248

Arapahoe Community College

  • 5900 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80120
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, RN
    (303) 797-4222

University of Phoenix

  • 10004 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (303) 755-9090

Front Range Community College

  • 2190 Miller Drive Longmont, CO 80501
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (303) 678-3722

Pueblo Community College

  • 900 W. Orman Ave Pueblo, CO 81004
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (719) 549-3200

Colorado State University

  • 2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN, RN, RN to BSN
    (719) 549-2100

Northeastern Junior College

  • 100 College Avenue Sterling, CO 80751
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    1(800)626-4637

Trinidad State Junior College

  • 600 Prospect Street Trinidad, CO 81082
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    1(800)621-8752

Front Range Community College

  • 3645 West 112th Avenue Westminster, CO 80031
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (303) 404-5000