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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing at CMC
CMC nursing graduates are well trained to take the NCLEX-RN exam and earn their RN license
The CMC nursing program provides students with opportunities to enter the nursing profession.
Our program is ranked as one of the top nursing schools in Colorado and is highly competitive. Please see our admissions requirements for further information on how to apply
We emphasize early experiential learning through clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings. You will have practical experience working in:
- Acute care hospitals
- Ambulatory care settings
- Clinics, home health
- Long-term care facilities
- Physicians' offices
- and other healthcare systems
National Council Licensure Examination
Colorado Mountain College's Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing enables graduates to be eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nursing. CMC nursing program graduates demonstrate a high success rate at or above the national and state NCLEX pass rate.
First-Time Pass Rate for CMC AAS Nursing Students vs. National Average:
The Nursing Program’s most recent annual licensure pass rate (NCLEX-RN exam) will be at or above 80% for all first-time test takers during the same 12-month period.
| Year | Breckenridge Campus | Spring Valley Campus | Steamboat Springs Campus | *Advanced Placement Students | Total for CMC Nursing | National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100% | 83.3% | N/A | 100% | 89.2% | 84.03% |
| 2021 | 100% | 91.3% | 100% | 100% | 95.6% | 82.13% |
| 2022 | 100% | 87.5% | 100% | 50% | 93.87% | 79.83% |
*Included in campus totals.
AAS Nursing Program Outcomes
On-Time Program Completion
Eighty percent (80%) of the Nursing Program students will graduate from the ADN program within 100% of the stated length of the program.
| Year | Breckenridge Campus | Spring Valley Campus | Steamboat Springs Campus | *Advanced Placement Students | Total for CMC Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100% | 95.83% | N/A | 100% | 97.29% |
| 2021 | 100% | 100% | 81.25% | 100% | 94.23% |
| 2022 | 100% | 91.67% | 93.3% | 100% | 94.11% |
*Not included in campus totals.
Post-Graduate Employment Rate (in Nursing)
Eighty percent (80%) of program graduates are employed in nursing/health related field within one year of graduation.
| Year | Breckenridge Campus | Spring Valley Campus | Steamboat Springs Campus | *Advanced Placement Students | Total for CMC Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100% | 95.8% | N/A | 100% | 97.3% |
| 2021 | 90.9% | 95% | 91.7% | 100% | 93% |
| 2022 | 100%, IP | 100%, IP | 90.1%, IP | 100%, IP | 97% |
*Included in campus totals; IP=in progress.
AAS Nursing Degree Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Their telephone number is 404-975-5000. This program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, Colorado, 80202. Their phone number is 303-894-2430.
Moving onto a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Colorado Mountain College’s RN to BSN program builds upon the clinical experience gained with an associate degree in nursing degree. You’ll expand your skills and knowledge of patient care, nursing theory, research, business practices and leadership.
Learn more about the BSN Program