Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners, members of the College’s accrediting body, and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the College’s programs, staff, and faculty with accrediting standards and state and federal regulations.
Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with an accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
Colorado State Board of Nursing (CBON)
The CBON has granted Full Approval for both the ADN and BSN programs (Denver campus). Approval allows graduates to apply to take the licensing exam (NCLEX-RN®) required for professional practice.
Colorado State Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 894-7800; (303) 894-2821 (fax)
https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing
Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE)
This approval grants the College (Denver campus) the authority to award Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees.
State of Colorado, Department of Education
Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE)
1600 Broadway, Suite 2200
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 862-3001; (303) 996-1329 (fax)
https://cdhe.colorado.gov/
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
The College is accredited by the HLC.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 263-0456; (312) 263-7432 (fax)
https://hlcommission.org
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The ADN and BSN nursing programs at DCN at the Denver campus located in Denver, CO are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
Colorado State Approving Agency
All Denver campus programs are approved for Veterans Benefits by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education & Training.
Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training
(720) 858-2814
SAAapprovals@cccs.edu
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 463-6930
http://www.CCNEaccreditation.org
Texas Board of Nursing (TX BON)
Has granted a Certificate of Program Approval for the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (Houston campus).
Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 305-7400; (512) 305-7401 (fax)
http://www.bon.texas.gov
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
Has granted a Certificate of Authorization to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at the Houston branch campus – 2022.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
PO Box 12788
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 427-6200; (512) 427-6168 (fax)
http://www.highered.texas.gov
Accreditation information and disclosures can be found on the College’s website. Students may receive a copy of the College’s accreditation, licensure, or other approvals by submitting a written request to the College President. Any questions regarding accreditation, licensure, or approvals should be directed to the College President. Students may also contact the agencies listed above for information regarding the College’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals.