Bring your passion for helping others to the Nursing program at Arapahoe Community College and take the first step to a rewarding, in-demand career.
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to Move Mountains in the healthcare industry? Find your path with ACC's Award Winning Nursing Program. Begin changing lives today. starting with your own! Arapahoe Community College continues to be a recognized leader in nursing education preparing students to meet the challenges of 21st-century healthcare delivery for a rapidly diversifying population.
Contact us to learn more about which one of the 3 tracks our nursing program offers will help you reach your goals: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program (RN-BSN), the Nursing AAS (RN), or the Practical Nurse Certificate (LPN).
Admissions admissions [at] arapahoe.edu nursing [at] arapahoe.eduRN-BSN Application deadlines:
If you have an active RN license (from the United States) , please select "Health" as your Area of Interest and " Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Completion Program)" as your degree choice when you apply to ACC. Learn more about the RN-BSN Completion Program Application Process.
Remote testing for the HESI A2 exam is now available through ProctorU. Please check the application page for information.
The ACC Nursing AAS program admissions / application process has changed. Read the information on the Nursing AAS page carefully and attend an information session in-person, via Zoom or watch the video.
If you do not have a Nursing AAS, associate degree, or diploma, review the Nursing AAS application process prior to applying.
The RN‐BSN Program is designed for Registered Nurses who wish to earn the baccalaureate nursing degree or for current nursing students (dual enrollment) who are enrolled in the Nursing AAS program who wish to earn the baccalaureate nursing degree. The focus of the program is to add value to their nursing education, increase their perspective of current clinical practice beyond the ADN level, enhance their leadership abilities and promote life‐long learning within the nursing profession.
Students who are dual enrolled can start BSN classes through an online format. The program has two courses that require a practicum experience in an area of the student's interests.
The Nursing Program is also approved by the State Board of Colorado Community College Occupational and Education Programs. Arapahoe Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
The ACC Nursing Program is housed in the School of Health and Public Services Division, office phone number is 303.797.5798. The Nursing Assistant's phone number is 303.797.5939.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license (or) for Dual Enrollment, completion of the Dual Admission Request Certification Form
Out of state students will require authorization by the State Board of Nursing in their state of residence in order for ACC to provide instruction. In addition, depending on the state, limitations may exist with ACC providing an education experience to them.
Students must complete a minimum of 25% of the credits required for the degree at Arapahoe Community College (in residence) in order to earn this degree from ACC.
After you are accepted into the RN-BSN Completion Program, you will be required to provide additional items during the program, including:
Associate of Applied Science/Associate Degree in Nursing students have the option to be dual enrolled in the RN‐BSN Completion Program with submission of the Dual Admission Request Certification Form.
Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):
Associate Degree Credits (71.5 credits)*** 300‐level nursing courses must be completed before taking 400‐level nursing courses.
** If associate degree is less than 71.5 credits, balance of credits may be satisfied with elective
credits or credit for prior learning.
This program is designed to prepare ACC graduates for employment as registered nurses. The beginning professional nurse will have developed entry-level skills for employment in hospitals and other health care settings. Clinical nursing courses include supervised patient care experiences at a variety of health care agencies. For information about the nursing program application, go to http://www.arapahoe.edu/nursing. Call 303.797.5939 or email nursing [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (nursing[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) with questions.
The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The contact information for ACEN is: 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta Georgia 30326. The telephone number is 404.975.5000 and website is www.acenursing.org
The Nursing Program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202. CSBON's website is dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing; the telephone number is 303.894.2430.
The Nursing Program is also approved by the State Board of Colorado Community College Occupational and Education Programs. Arapahoe Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Upon successful completion of program requirements, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council of Licensure Examination - Registered Nursing). The website for information on the exam is http://www.ncsbn.org.
The ACC Nursing Program is housed in the School of Health and Public Services Division, office phone number is 303.797.5798. The Nursing Assistant's phone number is 303.797.5939.
Admission Requirements are briefly noted below - for detailed information and pertinent dates go to http://www.arapahoe.edu/nursing
*The following courses, BIO 2101, ENG 1021, and PSY 2440, and HPR 1010 or HWE 1050 (11-13 credit hours) must be taken prior to Nursing Program application submittal. They must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no grade less than a "C"
Major Courses (42.5 credit hours) Total: 71.5 credit hoursThis program is designed to prepare ACC graduates to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam for employment as a registered nurse. The beginning professional nurse will have developed entry-level skills for employment in hospitals and other health care settings. Clinical nursing courses include supervised patient care experiences at a variety of health care agencies. The PN-RN option allows Licensed Practical Nurses licensed in Colorado to obtain Nursing AAS Credit for the first two semesters of the Nursing Program and complete the AAS Nursing in three semesters without duplicating PN coursework. For information about the nursing program application, go to http://www.arapahoe.edu/nursing. Call 303.797.5939 or email nursing [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (nursing[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) with questions.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Arapahoe Community College located in Littleton, Colorado is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta Georgia 30326. 404.975.5000, www.acenursing.org 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 at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
The Nursing Program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202. dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing; 303.894.2430.
The Nursing Program is also approved by the State Board of Colorado Community College Occupational and Education Programs. Arapahoe Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Upon successful completion of program requirements, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council of Licensure Examination - Registered Nursing). The website for information on the exam is http://www.ncsbn.org.
The ACC Nursing Program is housed in the School of Health and Public Services Division, office phone number is 303.797.5798. The Nursing Assistant's phone number is 303.797.5939.
Admission Requirements are briefly noted below - for detailed information and pertinent dates go to https://www.arapahoe.edu/nursing
