Community College of Denver nursing

Denver, Colorado · Public. first-time NCLEX 100% · ACEN accredited.

RN, bachelor’s degreePractical nursingPractical nursing NCLEX 100%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
LPN to BSN
DenverInterim
Board source
Practical nursingDenver100% (2025, 12 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year111
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 yearsNew program, no completions yet
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902Certificate under 12 weeksNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENPractical
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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