University of Northern Colorado nursing
Greeley, Colorado · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 89.3% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Greeley | 89.3% (2025, 113 first-time takers) Board source |
The Colorado board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 146 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 17 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 6 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 3 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 51.3816 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of Northern Colorado’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Grounded in a holistic view of patient care, we offer programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level that are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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State board approval
“Grounded in a holistic view of patient care, we offer programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level that are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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Simulation
“Our programs are rich with real-world learning opportunities, including within state-of-the-art simulation centers on campus.”
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Clinical placements
“Nursing students complete clinical rotations in a variety of facilities, from emergency departments and public health agencies to outpatient facilities and school districts.”
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Admission
“To be eligible to apply to the BSN Program , pre-nursing students must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalents), earning a grade of C- or higher in each.”
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