(Available in Denver only)
For students transferring in general education courses from other accredited institutions, this option consists of six quarters of nursing courses with both didactic and clinical components built on these foundational courses.
Graduates are prepared to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination- Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN®) and earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). The full-time completion program is generally completed in 18 months of full-time study.
Upon completion of Denver College of Nursing’s Associate Degree program, a student should be able to:
- Apply clinical competence in the provision of patient centered care.
- Demonstrate an ability to use effective communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Use effective decision-making skills to manage and coordinate nursing care, ensuring continued quality, and safety.
- Demonstrate accountability for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the use of technology / informatics in nursing.
- Integrate current nursing knowledge, theory, and research into the care of all patients, including diverse and vulnerable populations.
Note: See “General Education Outcomes.”
Applicants must transfer in or successfully complete 24 quarter credits of postsecondary coursework, with a GPA of 2.0 or better and with grades of C or above (C- or below are not acceptable) for the courses noted below:
| Course | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (2 courses with labs) | 8 | 12 |
| Human Growth & Development | 3 | 4 |
| Introduction to Algebra | 3 | 4 |
| English Composition | 3 | 4 |
| Totals | 17 | 24 |
In addition:
- Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology courses cannot have been completed more than seven years prior to the applicant’s Denver College of Nursing start date.
- Applicants who have completed courses that are different from, but are the equivalent to, those required for holistic admission should submit official transcripts and course descriptions to their Admission Advisor for review.
- Denver College of Nursing generally does not transfer in nursing courses to the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Note: Applicants must meet additional requirements detailed in the “Admissions Policies and Procedures” section of this catalog.
Required Courses
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
| Credit Type | Quarter Credits |
|---|---|
| Program Gen-Ed Quarter Credits | 8 |
| Program Nursing Quarter Credits | 78 |
| Transfer General Education Quarter Credits | 24 |
| Total Quarter Credits Earned for the ADN Degree | 110 |
If interested in a slower paced, reduced class load per term, see your admissions advisor.