The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education recognizes CTU’s
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program for meeting its standards
for nursing education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Colorado
Technical University (CTU), a leading provider of campus-based and
online higher education, announced today that its Registered Nurse (RN)
to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) program has earned
accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE); an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education for the accreditation of baccalaureate and graduate nursing
programs.
“Colorado Technical University is thrilled to earn accreditation from
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,” said university dean of
nursing, Dr. Ruth Tarantine, DNP, RN. “We are proud that our
baccalaureate degree program in nursing was determined to meet CCNE
standards for quality and integrity.”
CCNE assesses and identifies baccalaureate, graduate, and residency
programs in nursing that engage in effective educational practices and
operate in accordance with national nursing standards.
The Future of Nursing
Nurses represent the largest segment of the healthcare workforce in the
United States with more than 3 million members. The Institute of
Medicine stresses the importance of nurses continuing their education
and training, and advocates for the percentage of practicing nurses with
baccalaureate degrees to increase from 50% to 80% by 2020.1
“With employment of registered nurses expected to grow 19 percent from
2012 to 20222 it’s critical to ensure that CTU helps meets
that growing demand,” further remarked Dr. Tarantine. “CTU allows
students to apply their real world experiences to a curriculum built
around today’s healthcare industry standards.”
Established in 2008, CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is
designed for nurses who have completed a registered nursing program and
are interested in expanding their knowledge and practice options to
further their career in medicine. CTU’s nursing program offers its
student’s affordable, relevant courses led by knowledgeable
professionals dedicated to teaching students and enriching nursing
curriculum. Our courses are designed to help guide practicing nursing
professionals in their efforts to become better prepared to face the
rapidly changing healthcare landscape. CTU’s program of study is
designed to equip today’s nurse with the essential tools to manage the
care of complex patients across the healthcare continuum in a variety of
settings.
“Nurses are consistently challenged to make a difference in the health
of individuals and communities – and it’s through our healthcare and
nursing programs that students are taught the skills they need to pursue
success,” said Dr. Connie Johnson, CTU provost and chief academic
officer. “The CCNE accreditation marks CTU’s commitment to quality
nursing education, which ultimately benefits our current and future
students.”
About Colorado Technical University’s Nursing Program
CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program simplifies the
advancement from RN to BSN and provides a fast, flexible and affordable
option for busy nurses in the workforce. The BSN is designed to teach
students to navigate real-world challenges and keep pace with emerging
healthcare trends. CTU’s dedicated nursing program advisors understand
nurse priorities and may help them save time and money through the
application of the university’s credit transfer policy. Learn more at www.coloradotech.edu/degrees/bachelors/nursing.
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides higher
education to connect students to what matters most in reaching their
professional goals. CTU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate
programs taught by knowledgeable faculty members who enrich the
curriculum with their industry experience and help students prepare for
today’s challenges and the hard-hitting problems of tomorrow. CTU’s
personalized, online learning system allows students to control what,
where, when and how they learn. Students can also learn and connect on
campuses in Aurora and Colorado Springs. With the help of faculty,
industry professionals, and more than 85,000 graduates, CTU students can
also grow a powerful professional network to use their entire career.
Learn more at www.coloradotech.edu.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission, www.hlcommission.org.
CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find employment rates,
financial obligations and other disclosures at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures.
About the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous
accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's
health. As a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation
supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing programs
and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate
professional education and post-baccalaureate nurse residency programs.
Institutions that receive CCNE accreditation must focus on stimulating
and continuously supporting quality improvement in nursing programs,
maintain integrity, facilitate and engage in self-assessment, and create
an environment of support for life-long learning, among other criteria.3
Learn more about CCNE and the accreditation process at www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.
1http://iom.nationalacademies.org/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health/Infographic.aspx
2http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm11/17/15
3http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation/Standards-Amended-2013.pdf
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Colorado
Technical University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC
20036, (202) 887-6791.
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