The Nursing Program at University of Colorado Hospital
The nursing program at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) provides high-quality training for individuals seeking to become registered nurses (RNs). Our program produces RNs skilled in providing health care to individuals, families and communities.
Why Choose the Nursing Program at University of Colorado Hospital?
Our hospital has been awarded magnet status for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association. To achieve magnet status, UCH fulfilled a set of rigorous criteria that measure the strength and quality of its nursing, including:
- Delivery of excellent patient outcomes
- High levels of job satisfaction
- Low staff nurse turnover rate
- Appropriate grievance resolution
Our magnet status also means that University of Colorado Hospital provides excellent opportunities for professional growth for nurses, as well as a positive environment to provide patient care.
Letter from CNO to Prospective RNs
Training for Nurses at University of Colorado Hospital
The nursing program at UCH prepares its students to assume the responsibilities of an RN. Our RNs are trained to fully assess the needs of each patient, and to collaborate with the patient and providers to develop an individualized plan of care. In addition, our RNs learn to evaluate treatment outcomes and revise the patient’s plan of care accordingly.
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Skills of Nurses Trained at University of Colorado Hospital
Individuals who complete their nursing training through the University of Colorado Hospital bring to their jobs an array of important skills, including:
- Assessment of the patient’s and family’s health status
- Assessment of the patient’s and family’s physical, emotional, psychological and social needs
- Teaching
- Counseling
- Coordination of multidisciplinary care
- Case management
In addition, the UCH nursing program provides training for nurses in providing a variety of patient interventions. These interventions are designed to:
- Manage pain
- Improve function
- Administer, monitor and educate about medications
- Provide education
- Strengthen coping strategies
- Improve access to community services