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Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, BSN, Certificate, CER

Pathway: Health Sciences

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Why Choose Nursing at PPSC?

PPSC prepares its nursing students with the skills, technical competence, and know-how needed to find a rewarding career. Graduates have a reputation of being caring, skilled and efficient practicing nurses, who are highly sought after in today's health care industry. With options for a Nurse Aid Certificate, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, you have many options to join the industry and enhance your career.

The Mission of PPSC Nursing Program states:

“To provide quality nursing education that prepares the learner to become a member of the profession meeting the needs of a diverse population, in an ever-changing health care environment in both rural and/or urban settings.”

Pikes Peak State College’s Nursing School has been named among the best in Colorado for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org’s 10th annual rankings! #2 Ranked Nursing School in Colorado: This distinction is more than just a ranking. It reflects the daily work your faculty, staff, and students put into creating a strong academic experience, one that prepares graduates to step into nursing careers with confidence.

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Nursing Information Session

Considering a career in nursing? Join us for an upcoming Nursing Information Session to learn more about the program, admission requirements, and the opportunities a nursing degree can provide. You can attend in person to ask questions directly and connect with our team, or explore at your own pace by watching one of our two on-demand information session videos. Whether you prefer face-to-face interaction or the convenience of online access, we’ve made it easy for you to take the next step toward your future in nursing.

In-Person Info Sessions
Held at the Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation
1850 Cypress Semi Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

  • Tue, March 24 | 5-6pm

  • Thurs, April 23 | 5:30-6:30pm

  • Wed, May 27 | 5-6pm

Prefer to explore on your own time?
Watch our on-demand nursing info sessions anytime.

 

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Professional Licensure

To work in this field, you may be required to obtain state licensure. Be sure to check state licensure requirements for the state or territory where you are currently located and/or intend to work. Learn more about professional licensure and check to see if our program meets the requirements in your state or territory.

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Nursing Kelly

  • Nursing Kelly allows learners to practice standard patient care techniques such as airway, breathing, cardiac and circulation management. Educationally effective for training core in-hospital skills, targeting those skills specific to hospital care providers. Nursing Kelly is designed to meet the training requirements for basic to advanced patient care and helps facilitate delivery of consistent simulations into nursing curricula.

Nursing Anne

  • Nursing Anne is educationally effective for clinical training targeting key skills from basic patient care to advanced nursing necessary for in-hospital patient care. This flexible manikin platform allows multiple accessory modules to be added including trauma, NBC module, and bleeding control for use in multiple settings.

Juno

  • Introducing CAE Juno, CAE Healthcare’s clinical skills manikin and newest offering for nursing programs. Juno is a modern manikin that was designed to meet educational requirements for clinical nursing skills, from task training through advanced patient care scenarios.

Lucina

  • CAE Lucina is the only wireless childbirth simulator with validated, integrated maternal-fetal physiology and interchangeable static cervices to train on all the stages of delivery and the rare emergency scenario. Lucina brings an impressive blend of features to the market including a more realistic and controllable birthing process, better articulation for labor and delivery maneuvers, and predicted APGAR scores based on the integrated maternal-fetal physiology. From normal delivery and breech birth to shoulder dystocia and eclampsia, Lucina does it all. With 10 pre-configured Simulated Clinical Experiences (SCEs), Lucina allows instructors to increase throughput and manage multiple demands effortlessly. 

To provide quality nursing education that prepares the learner to become a member of the profession meeting the needs of a diverse population, in an ever-changing healthcare environment in both rural and/or urban settings.

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