About the Program
The Traditional Nursing Option (TNO) is a program for students without a previous baccalaureate degree. This program concludes with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.) and provides the required supervised practice hours to fulfill the experiential requirements to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and earn the Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Accreditation
The MSU Denver Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Mission
The mission of the department of Nursing is to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching interprofessional baccalaureate nursing education. Our learning community cultivates graduates who are prepared with the knowledge, skill, and competencies to advance professional nursing practice in a diverse, global and technological society. The goal of the nursing program is to prepare a diverse and inclusive generalist professional nurse who provides equitable care for patients in current and future healthcare delivery systems.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted multiple times throughout the year. Information regarding the application process and deadlines is available through the Department of Nursing. Please refer to the MSU Denver nursing program website for information about program-specific policies and procedures at: msudenver.edu/nursing.
Student Outcomes
- Communicate effectively with patients and interprofessional health care teams to enhance patient outcomes
- Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives and patient preference in providing patient care
- Evaluate patient care environments for use of appropriate quality safety indicators
- Apply leadership and management principles to manage resources and achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Exhibit the knowledge, skills and attributes of a professional nurse
