Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in Denver, Colorado

Information about the ADN Program

Whether you have always felt the calling to become a nurse, or it is a relatively new pursuit, the Denver College of Nursing is the place to get started. We offer an associate degree in nursing program taught by experienced and dedicated faculty who will nurture your passion as you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to pursue licensure and enter the profession. 

DCN is a private institution nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). DCN is also regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Denver College of Nursing and its faculty of professional and experienced nurse educators can focus all of its resources and attention on a single goal -- preparing students to work as nursing professionals. 

Earning your associate degree in nursing from the Denver College of Nursing is the first step you need to pursue your career in the nation’s most respected profession. Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system and DCN’s ADN program is thoughtfully designed to provide students with the ideal balance of traditional classroom instruction, small-group learning environments, and hands-on laboratory experiences, enhanced by essential clinical experiences where students refine their skills and dispositions.

Your success is our goal. As one of the most respected nursing education institutions in the region, the Denver College of Nursing’s learning resource center provides a range of support services for students during their programs and a robust career services office that helps students refine their career goals, prepare for interviews and more.

Unlike other institutions, Denver College of Nursing offers multiple program starts each year, so you can begin working toward your career goal sooner than you think.  Are you ready to take the next step and learn more about how to get started on your nursing education at the Denver College of Nursing?