Training obtained at career or technical school or other community college.
Not available at PPSC.
After having received training and the LPN license, taking additional general education requirements and two semesters more of Nursing courses, then taking the RN licensing exam.
Completing an AAS/Nursing Degree with all clinicals at a community college.
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While completing an AAS/Nursing Degree with all clinicals, starting upper division Nursing coursework at a community college or being dual enrolled at a university while in an AAS/Nursing program, or completing the BSN after graduating with an AAS/Nursing Degree.
Completing an AAS/Nursing Degree with all clinicals, begin working as an RN and then apply to a traditional four-year college or university to finish upper-division Nursing courses for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Intensive 1-1.5 year program of Nursing coursework and clinicals for students who have already earned a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in any subject.
Not available at PPSC.
Your most important resources for PPSC Nursing Programs are on the Nursing Department website.
Check these resources frequently for updates, changes and when applications rounds open and close.
The Nursing programs are primarily located at the Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation. Nursing Assistant courses are offered at two locations: Rampart Range and Centennial.
If you have further questions about course sequencing and planning, transfer credits, or general advising questions, contact your Health Sciences Advisors.
If you have specific questions about how the Nursing program clinicals and hours work after being accepted, contact the Nursing Department directly.
If you need to transfer your license to Colorado, please contact the Department of Regulatory Agencies at 303-894-7855.
Foreign-trained applicants who are educated outside the United States and its territories should go to www.cgfns.org to submit the Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
International students who are completing the AAS/Nursing in Colorado, please contact the Department of Regulatory Agencies at 303-894-7855.
Please check with the Colorado Board of Nursing.
PPSC's Nursing Assistant program is typically completed within eight weeks. Following successful completion of this training, students can sit for the Colorado State licensing exam. Go to the Nursing Assistant Program website for important information about preparing for the program.
HPR 102/1011, or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and required immunizations must be completed prior to the start of clinicals.
If you cannot take NUA courses with us, find El Paso County Certified Nurse Aide Training programs through the Colorado DORA website.
HPR 102/1011, or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional certification, and required immunizations must be completed prior to the start of clinicals. Fully online CPR training is not accepted.
Find information on the Nursing Department and Testing Department websites.
