Online or Distance RN Program Colorado?

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Hi Nurses and Students!

Does anyone know of a legitimate entry-level RN program (can be Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's) that is acceptable for Colorado residents? I have a previous bachelor's and master's degree in another subject.

We have some great traditional in-person programs here in Colorado, but I would LOVE to find a program where the coursework is done virtually, with local clinicals as I homeschool my babies.

Thank you for your input and ideas!

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Wanted to post an update, in case anyone finds this thread by googling the same sort of question.

I found a program I am excited about and am applying to at Lake Area Technical College in South Dakota! It is an online LPN with five 3-day on-sites in near Watertown and then the bulk of clinicals done close to your home. They have many states approved to do this. I actually reached out and they contacted the Dept. of Nursing in Colorado and confirmed it would work. So if your state isn't listed, ask!

Bonus for moms or full-time workers, they offer a part-time online option for the LPN that takes 22 months or the full-time 12-month option. They also offer a full-time online RN program with a similar set up for after the LPN certification so a person could cruise on through to their RN.

Here's their website:
https://www.lakeareatech.edu/academics/edegrees/practical-nursing-e-degree/

All the best! God bless!

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On 8/6/2022 at 9:19 PM, LifeonPurpose said:

Wanted to post an update, in case anyone finds this thread by googling the same sort of question.

I found a program I am excited about and am applying to at Lake Area Technical College in South Dakota! It is an online LPN with five 3-day on-sites in near Watertown and then the bulk of clinicals done close to your home. They have many states approved to do this. I actually reached out and they contacted the Dept. of Nursing in Colorado and confirmed it would work. So if your state isn't listed, ask!

Bonus for moms or full-time workers, they offer a part-time online option for the LPN that takes 22 months or the full-time 12-month option. They also offer a full-time online RN program with a similar set up for after the LPN certification so a person could cruise on through to their RN.

Here's their website:
https://www.lakeareatech.edu/academics/edegrees/practical-nursing-e-degree/

All the best! God bless!

Can you give me more information about the clinicals actually?

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I found another school that is an accelerated BSN program (ABSN) through University of Wisconsin at OshKosh that looks stellar too and works in CO as well as other states remotely with a couple weeks onsite in Wisconsin.

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Tee Monroe said:

Can you give me more information about the clinicals actually?

Hi! 
From what I understand there are 5 trips through the LPN program where you will be in the Watertown, SD area for 3 days to do labs, training, and some clinicals. The rest of the clinical hours will be near your home. The required number of hours for each are listed out on their informational sheets, and their staff is so responsive and helpful. You can call and speak to someone immediately to ask questions about the program and the prerequisites, etc.

the LPN program is offered both part and full-time and then the bridge from LPN to RN is only offered as a full-time program with a similar online format and some trips to SD sprinkled in.

 

all the best!

 

 

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Maybe you should check out Nightingale College. They have a 2-year BSN program. You do the fundamental coursework online and then attend in person for clinicals. They have various clinical sites. And I believe they have one in Colorado Springs too! I'm planning to start this program this fall. However, I have to travel to Oklahoma City, OK for clinicals since its the closest site to me. I'm in Houston, TX.

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