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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Now accepting applications

Start Soon

Program begins fall 2027

Graduate in Under 3 Years

New cohorts in January, May, and September

Experiential Learning

Over 750 clinical hours and 270 laboratory hours

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Concordia University, St. Paul is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Colorado State Authorization

At the October 23, 2024, Full Board meeting, the State Board of Nursing voted to approve Platt College baccalaureate degree in nursing teach out plan, recognized Concordia University St. Paul as the governing body of Platt College BSN program starting January 1, 2025, and accepted Concordia University St. Paul CCNE accredited BSN curriculum for the new admissions starting January 2025.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in Colorado is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing, located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202 P 303.894.7800 F 303.894.7693, www.colorado.gov/dora/dpo.

Licensing Requirements

Each state has different requirements for professional licensure and certifications. If you are considering an academic program that prepares you to pursue professional licensure or certification, you are strongly encouraged to contact your state’s licensing authority for guidance before beginning an academic program outside of your state. (Please see information about licensing/certification and links to state boards for your program of interest below.) Additional licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc.

If you relocate during your course of study: Since licensing requirements vary by state, moving to a different state before or during your program may impact the requirements for licensure or certification. If you are considering relocating, you should contact the licensing authorities provided for your desired program.

Nursing

CSP’s pre-licensure nursing programs prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®), which is required for professional nursing licensing in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. CSP BSN program graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN® in any state. States may require additional licensure application conditions including but not limited to background studies that may include fingerprinting. State specific professional nursing licensure requirements are accessible via the identified state’s nursing board website.

Graduates of CSP Global’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program are well-prepared to enter the nursing profession. With a BSN, you’ll be able to choose between various competitive nursing specialties, such as:

  • Emergency nursing
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Surgical nursing
  • Cardiac nursing
  • Community health nursing
  • School nursing

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of registered nurses will grow by 6% from 2025 to 2035, with approximately 3,465,400 jobs currently existing in the field. This growth, coupled with a median annual wage of $97,550 as of May 2025, underscores the promising career prospects for nursing professionals.

Group of nursing students working in a lab setting.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a pre-licensure nursing program. The BSN prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®).

In under three years, students in the program will develop the skills necessary to take the NCLEX-RN® and start work as a nurse.

Experiential learning is central to the program, as students will have over 750 clinical hours and 270 laboratory hours by the time they graduate.

Prerequisite courses and full admissions requirements are available here.

CSP Global’s Colorado campus is located in the thriving healthcare hub of Denver. Our nursing learning site offers a dynamic setting to gain practical nursing experience.

The BSN program will be available at the Denver campus starting in fall 2027.

Learn more about our Denver campus

The BSN program offers in-person course lectures, labs, clinical learning experiences, and simulations at the Denver campus. Courses can be daytime, evening and/or weekends.

CSP Global may use online delivery of coursework to support student learning. Students interested in a fully online delivery method should apply to the ABSN program.

Concordia University, St. Paul was founded in 1893 and has been a pioneer in online education for over 25 years. In 2023, CSP Global was unveiled as the new home for CSP’s proven online and hybrid undergraduate and graduate degree programs.