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Department of Nursing
Explore the Nursing Major
海角直播 Denver’s Nursing program prepares a diverse and inclusive generalist professional nurse who provides equitable care for patients in current and future healthcare delivery systems.
Across three program options students gain access to an array of opportunities to put their education into practice via simulation, clinical placements and other hands-on experiential learning.
What Are Milestones?
Milestones are activities students should complete and skills they should develop during their first year, middle years and final year at 海角直播 Denver.
Major Milestones help prospective and current students explore major and career options and create a year-by-year plan that makes the most of their time at 海角直播 Denver and sets them up for post-graduation success.
Career Milestones provide ways to explore options for jobs and/or attending graduate school after graduation and help students understand the types of essential skills employers look for.
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Career Milestones Resources
There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.
Essential skills built through majoring in Nursing include:
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism & Work Ethic
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Learn more about essential skills.
Students graduating in Nursing often find themselves working in acute care, public health agencies, and community-care roles.
Explore career opportunities by major.
Major Milestones Resources
Learn more about Major Milestones for your major and how to make the most of your time at 海角直播 Denver!
How to Get the Most Out of This Page
Follow These Steps
- Click on your year in school from the list below.
- Read the steps listed in each category: Cultivate, Engage and Prepare.
- Complete any necessary steps listed.
- Check out further resources by connecting with your academic advisor, the Classroom to Career Hub, and your department faculty.
All options listed below are available in-person and online unless noted otherwise.
Major Milestones Categories
Engage
Highlights activities you can engage and participate in globally, nationally and locally to enhance your essential skills and start building your resume.
Prepare
Lists steps to prepare for postgraduate success whether that's entering the workforce, attending graduate school or pursuing other goals and plans.
Arrive! What to Explore During Your First Year at 海角直播 Denver
- Attend orientation and听register for classes.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor.
- 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别听FAFSA/CASFA/COF听and the听General Scholarship Application.
- Join a student organization听补苍诲听get connected to support on campus.
- Declare a听major, (explore our听fully online programs!) or meet听with an听exploratory advisor听to learn about options.
- Attend signature events on campus听(Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).
- Check out听Career Link听for on campus and career-aligned jobs.
- 础迟迟别苍诲听Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) career workshops and events.
- Write your early experience resume and utilize听resume resources from the C2Hub.
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Visit the Nursing Department on campus
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Create a 4-5 year plan with your pre-nursing academic advisor
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Connect with your student success coach and/or access tutoring and other study tools
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Attend a nursing program information session
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Join the Student Nursing Association – available on
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Visit a healthcare setting to examine what a nurse does
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Meet with your pre-nursing advisor each semester
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Achieve high grades in your nursing prerequisite courses
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Explore nursing pathways to learn about the many types of job opportunities in nursing
Thrive! Make the Most of Your Middle Years at 海角直播 Denver
- Consider adding a听minor听辞谤听certificate听to your chosen major.
- Explore resources like the听tutoring program听or the听writing center.
- Get familiar with听海角直播 Denver鈥檚 Academic Planning Tool.
- 贰虫辫濒辞谤别听student leadership on campus听and volunteering in your community.
- Earn credit and gain experience through an听internship,听study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
- Attend identity or interest-based campus events听like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.
- Connect with the听Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
- Attend an in-person听Career Fair听to network and secure a professional headshot.
- Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub)听for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.
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Apply for acceptance into the nursing program
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Explore scholarship opportunities available only to nursing students
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Discuss alternatives to nursing with your pre-nursing advisor
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Experience healthcare as a provider, such as a CNA or other medical assistant
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Attend a Nursing Career Connection event, held each fall semester
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Review clinical placement opportunities, such as longitudinal or international
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Dedicate yourself to attending all class meetings, labs, and clinicals
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Make the grades needed to continue in program
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Meet with your nursing faculty advisor each semester
Soar! Maximize Your Final Year at 海角直播 Denver
- 听to complete remaining graduation requirements.
- Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
- Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.
- Attend in-person听alumni and campus-wide networking events.
- Submit a proposal to present in-person at the听Undergraduate Research Conference.
- Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.
- Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
- Attend in-person听career-focused events听with an听industry-ready resume.
- Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
- Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.
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Begin studying for the NCLEX
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Consider which clinical experience you desire for your senior capstone
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Meet with your nursing faculty advisor to determine if you are meeting graduation requirements
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Connect with employers where you’ve had clinicals to discuss employment opportunities
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Consider mentoring a newer nursing student
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Join a national professional organization for nurses
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Create or update your resume
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Attend career fairs and networking events
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Apply for graduation and explore what you need to do to take the NCLEX
Roadrunner Roads
Things every student should do at 海角直播 Denver.
Roadrunner Upkeep
- 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别听FAFSA/CASFA/COF/Scholarship Applications听every year.
- 听every year听and check into the听Rowdy Pit Stop听every semester.
- Read听The Runner听in your email听every Monday.
Roadrunner Career Readiness
- Find and get hired for jobs during college and beyond by visiting the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub and utilize their resources for students.
- To be prepared for any opportunity that comes your way, update your resume early & often.
- Explore options for hands-on learning and graduate school & get prepared for both.
- Log in to Career Link each month to stay up to date on programs, events, and job/internship opportunities.
Roadrunner Wellbeing
- Explore wellness and belonging resources from CESA.
- Access mental wellbeing support through the Counseling Center.
- Visit Rowdy’s Corner when you need some food access support.
- Nourish your physical well-being by checking out the Rec Center and Exercise Sciences, including for-credit courses.
- Determine your need for a Health Insurance Opt-Out Waiver each semester.
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Phone: 303-615-1600
Email: [email protected]
Campus Location: West Classroom (WC) Suite 247
Denver, CO 80217-3362