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A registered nurse (RN), regardless of work setting or specialty, provides health care to patients who are ill or injured. Specialty can determine where an RN works. Most registered nurses work with patients in hospitals, but some work in nursing care facilities, government agencies and educational services.
Registered Nursing Schools in Colorado
To become a registered nurse, there are three typical educational paths--a bachelor's degree (BSN), an associate degree (ADN) or a diploma. Many schools also have accelerated BSN programs for those who already have a bachelor's degree in another field, but want to switch to a career in nursing. All registered nursing programs provide classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience. Registered nursing programs usually offer courses in health law and ethics, emergency medicine, anatomy, behavioral sciences and human physiology. There are many registered nursing schools in Colorado, both online and campus-based, that can help you earn an ADN or BSN, but there are fewer options when it comes to diploma programs. Once you've earned your diploma or degree from an approved nursing program, you'll need to pass the National Council Licensure Exam, or NCLEX-RN. Other requirements, including continuing education credits, may be necessary so be sure to contact your state's board of nursing for more information. RN schools in Colorado can provide the education and training you need to become an RN.
Registered Nursing Salaries in Colorado
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), RN employment is expected to increase by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018. Registered nurses make up the largest segment of the healthcare workforce. In 2008, there were 2.6 million registered nursing jobs in the U.S. and over 41,700 RNs in Colorado. As of May 2009, registered nurses in Colorado earned an hourly median wage of $31.74 ($66,010 per year). In Colorado, registered nurses earned the highest median salary in Boulder, the Denver metropolitan area and Greeley, while most RNs can be found in the Denver area, Colorado Springs and Boulder.
To start your career today, get more information from one of the following Colorado RN schools.
Schools for Registered Nurses in Colorado are listed below.
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University of Phoenix
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Lone Tree, Pueblo, Westminster
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.
Colorado Technical University
Denver, Greenwood Village
With forty years of experience preparing students for their careers, CTU now offers certificates, and degrees from associate’s through master’s and doctorate.
National American University Campus
Colorado Springs, Denver
Offers degree programs in business, health care, information technology, and much more. Located at twelve campuses throughout the Central U.S.
| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Walden University | Online | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate | |
| Grand Canyon University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| South University | Online | Bachelor | |
| Kaplan University Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| American Sentinel University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Concord Law School | Online | Bachelor |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Colorado. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Registered Nurses relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
COLORADO | |||
| Pueblo | 1,840 | $59,970 | 2 |
| Fort Collins | 2,750 | $62,320 | 1.2 |
| Colorado Springs | 4,630 | $58,970 | 1 |
| Denver | 21,500 | $66,880 | 0.9 |
| Boulder | 2,610 | $68,120 | 0.9 |
| Grand Junction | 820 | $61,380 | 0.8 |
| Greeley | 1,070 | $64,660 | 0.8 |
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