Community College of Aurora nursing
Aurora, Colorado · Public. Associate's.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Centennial | Interim | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 53 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 26 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From Community College of Aurora’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Nursing Education Program at CCA received candidacy eligibility on February 5, 2026, and is pursuing candidacy for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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State board approval
“The Nursing Education Program at CCA has received approval of Phase 1 and Phase 2 from the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON), and has interim approval as of April 23, 2025.”
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NCLEX
“80% of all first-time test takers will pass the NCLEX-RN.”
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Simulation
“This program is a combination of lecture and practical exercises in a simulation laboratory and in actual clinical settings.”
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Clinical placements
“The curriculum covers adult, gerontological, obstetric, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health nursing, with supervised clinical experiences at various healthcare clinical sites.”
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Admission
“TEAS EXAM – SCIENCE PORTION: MAXIMUM POINTS = 5”
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