Colorado Technical University Nursing Program Earns Accreditation
December 02 2015 - 1:19PM
Business Wire
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
recognizes CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program
for meeting its standards for nursing education
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.
1
http://iom.nationalacademies.org/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health/Infographic.aspx
2 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
11/17/15
3
http://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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