Traditional and Accelerated Programs
Our on-campus Traditional Nursing Option (TNO) and Accelerated Nursing Option (ANO) are for pre-licensure students who want to earn a BSN.
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High School Direct Admit Program
This program is for high school seniors applying to college who know that they want to have in a career in nursing. Students accepted into this program will immediately enter nursing program once the pre-nursing requirements are met.
High School Direct Admit Program
Online BRNCO (RN-BSN)
This fully online program is for RNs who wish to go back to school to get a BSN or students currently enrolled in a nationally accredited Associate Degree in Nursing program that want to get a head start on their bachelor's degree.
RN-BSN / Dual Enrollment OptionTake a look at our Simulation Lab
Program Outcomes
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional: 92% | Traditional: 96% | Traditional: 97% | Traditional: 93% |
| Accelerated: 94% | Accelerated: 98% | Accelerated: 93% | Accelerated: 95% |
| BRNCO: 78% | BRNCO: 70% | BRNCO: 83% | BRNCO: 80% |
Program complete rates are based on a 150% timeline
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional: 96% | Traditional: 96% | Traditional: 100% | Traditional: 94% |
| Accelerated: 93% | Accelerated: 100% | Accelerated: 92% | Accelerated: 90% |
NCLEX pass rates are based on first time test takers
Job Placement
Our job placement rate, measured one year after graduation, continues to be 100%!
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Program Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
Please visit our accreditation page for more information.
Department of Nursing
Mailing Address:
Department of Nursing
Campus Box 72
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362