This degree is for students who already have a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential, allowing them to receive the associate's degree and be eligible to take the Registered Nurse (RN) exam. 

We also offer other Nursing options, from Nurse Aide to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 

Explore all nursing options

The Pikes Peak State College Nursing Program Organizing Framework has as its foundation in the arts, sciences, humanities, and nursing knowledge. The structure of the curriculum is built upon seven (7) key concepts from the nursing philosophy which are: professionalism, nursing process, communication, health illness continuum, holistic care, caring intervention, teaching/learning, and leadership. These guiding concepts are foundational to education for the roles of the professional nurse, and represent our Student Learning Outcomes. The curriculum is also guided by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON), The National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies of the Associate Degree Nurse, and the American Nursing Association (ANA) standards.

These concepts thread through each course and guide the development of each part to create a whole curriculum. This structure promotes progressive development of breadth and depth of knowledge.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the following outcomes are expected of the nursing graduate:

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, person-centered nursing care in a variety of health care settings to diverse
   patient populations.
2. Engage in critical thinking/clinical judgment to make person-centered care decisions.
3. Implement quality measures to improve patient care.
4. Participate in collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team, the patient, and the
   patient's support persons.
5. Use information management principles, techniques, and systems, and patient care technology to communicate,
   manage
6. Provide leadership in a variety of healthcare settings for diverse patient populations.
7. Assimilate professional, legal, and ethical guidelines in practice as a professional nurse.
8. Promote a culture of caring to provide holistic, compassionate, culturally competent care.

The PPSC Nursing program is currently not accepting transfers into the program. Interested students will need to apply during the application periods, but will not be placed in on-going cohorts. 

The Associate Degree nursing program at Pikes Peak State College at the Center of Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES) located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Phone: (404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

During your time in our Nursing Program, you are expected to be responsible, accountable partners in this educational process. This Handbook is designed to help you become oriented with the policies and procedures affecting your education in the PPSC Nursing Program and your successful progression toward your graduation and eventual licensure.

Associate Degree in Nursing Student Handbook

In addition to tuition and classroom-based supplies, the nursing program has additional costs: 

• CPR Class
• A watch with a second hand
• Stethoscope
• Criminal background check and drug screen
• PPSC Nursing Program Patch (can be purchased from the PPSC bookstore)
• Name Pin
• Gait Belt
• Uniforms and Shoes
• Required vaccines/screenings 
• Testing for LPN and/or RN certification

TRADITIONAL ADN PROGRAM COSTS 

PARAMEDIC TO RN PROGRAM COSTS

LPN TO RN PROGRAM COSTS