Community College of Denver nursing
Denver, Colorado · Public. first-time NCLEX 100% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree LPN to BSN | Denver | Interim | Board source |
| Practical nursing | Denver | 100% (2025, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 111 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Practical Accredited | Spring 2029 |
From Community College of Denver’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and can be contacted at:”
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State board approval
“The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Colorado Community College System(CCCS) and has approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) and can be contacted at:”
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Simulation
“This program offers in-classroom learning, hands-on practice, inpatient simulation labs, as well as 405 hours of clinical rotation in local health care agencies.”
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Clinical placements
“This program offers in-classroom learning, hands-on practice, inpatient simulation labs, as well as 405 hours of clinical rotation in local health care agencies.”
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Admission
“Students must complete or currently be enrolled in the prerequisite courses below before applying to the Practical Nursing program.”
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