BOMArapahoe Community College nursing
Littleton, Colorado · Public. Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 86% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Littleton | 86% (2025, 86 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree LPN to ADN | Littleton | Board source |
The Colorado board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 273 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 82 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 18 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Arapahoe Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).”
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State board approval
“The Nursing Program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202.”
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NCLEX
“In fact, ACC graduates rank #1 in Colorado – and #1 in the nation – with a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX licensure exam (NCSBN; 2023-24).”
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Clinical placements
“However, many of our clinical sites that are required for program completion will not allow student vaccine exemptions.”
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Admission
“Remote testing for the HESI A2 exam is now available through ProctorU .”
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