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Nursing

Nursing Department Mission:

CSU-Pueblo Nursing Department
Cheryl Mincic
719-549-2871
Nursing@colostate-pueblo.edu

Nursing Associate Dean
Dr. Donna Wofford

Undergraduate (BSN) Coordinator
Ruth DePalma

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Joe Franta 
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare graduates for professional positions as competent and caring nurses. The department is committed to offering academic programs that meet diverse regional nursing needs. The department is committed to excellence in teaching and evidence based nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on effective student learning, academic achievement and safe, competent nursing performance.
 

 


National Accreditation by:

The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000, Fax: (404) 975-5020 

 

State Board Approval by:Nursing Program at CSU-Pueblo

The CSU-Pueblo Department of Nursing baccalaureate educational program is fully approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing

 

Nursing Department Goals:

The Nursing Department will:

  • Provide quality learning experiences for nursing students that prepare graduates for entry level baccalaureate nursing practice or advanced nursing practice in a culturally diverse community
  • Provide multiple degree entry paths based on previous education and academic entrance
    criteria that support student achievement at a professional level
  • Serve as a regional nursing education center for Southern Colorado, by collaborating with local
    and regional health care agencies to provide nursing programs.
  • Maintain educational excellence demonstrated by program status consistent with the Colorado
    Board of Nursing, national accrediting agency criteria and educational emphases on
    professional nursing standards.
  • Provide a supportive and caring learning environment to address the learning needs of a
    diverse student population. 
  • Support role development responsive to the changing health care environment by redefining
    and maintaining competencies throughout one’s practice.

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Graduate Nursing Programs