Bachelor of Science in Nursing Work Site Program at University of Colorado Hospital

Do you dream of becoming a registered nurse? The University of Colorado Hospital/UCHSC College of Nursing can help make that dream come true.

The University of Colorado Hospital and UCHSC College of Nursing offer you the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This program is a direct result of employees’ feedback for professional growth on the employee opinion survey and a need to maintain a very professional level of nursing care. This program will allow for professional growth while you continue to work.

Eligible employees paid to attend classes. As part of the hospital’s strong commitment to this program, hospital employees who meet eligibility criteria (see below) will be paid to attend classes, if a two year commitment contract is signed with UCH.

One day a week, hospital employees will attend classes as students at the UCHSC College of Nursing (CON), and they will be paid their regular salary up to a maximum of eight hours of class time per week. 

Additionally, hospital employees can use their tuition reimbursement to help defray the costs associated with this program. The quality of the educational experience will remain high, and the fast-paced method of this program will allow you to receive your BSN in two years.

UCH a community "employer of choice."University of Colorado Hospital is committed to being a long-term “employer of choice” for the community. The hospital builds strong employment opportunity and retention through our excellent management, work environment, competitive compensation, benefits programs, and educational programs such as the BSN Work Site Program.


Eligibility

This program is available to employees of University of Colorado Hospital and the general public. University of Colorado Hospital benefit-eligible employees who work 20 or more hours per week will be given priority.

University of Colorado Hospital employees who meet the following criteria as of the annual application deadline date of April 1, will be considered for Employee Eligible status:

  • One year of continuous employment with the hospital working in a full-time (.9 – 1.0 FTE) or part-time (.50 - .89 FTE), benefits-eligible position
  • A score of 3.5 or higher on their most recent performance evaluation
  • Letter of recommendation from their current manager
  • No disciplinary actions within the last 6 months
  • Signed contract with the University of Colorado Hospital

Candidate Requirements

Upon acceptance into the UCH BSN Work Site Program, candidates must agree to:

  • Complete the education in the agreed upon time frame (2 years)
  • Remain in good standing, as a student and/or employee, while participating in the work site program 

University of Colorado Hospital employees who meet eligibility criteria must also agree to the following requirement:

  • Upon graduation, work as a registered nurse at University of Colorado Hospital for a minimum of 4,000 hours (approximately two years)

Application Process

The program has been modified and admission for this year's UCH BSN Program will be January 2010.  Please go to the following website for CON eligibility requirements: http://hschealth.uchsc.edu/son/undergrad/bs_worksite.htm . 

Below is a summary of deadlines only:

  1. By February 1, 2009:  Please notify kelley.williamson@uch.edu by email that you intend to apply to this year's UCH BSN Program.  After notifying Kelley Williamson, please submit your official transcripts from each college and a completed Prerequisite Self Evaluation Form to the College of Nursing.
  2. All applicants that meet the criteria (3.0 GPA or higher, 3.5 or higher on the performance evaluation) will be interviewed by a UCH Selection Committee.
  3. April 1, 2009:  Prerequisite self evaluation forms must be postmarked and mailed to the College of Nursing. For details go to http://hschealth.uchsc.edu/son/undergrad/bs_cocollege.htm
  4. April 15, 2009:  Official transcripts from each previous institution attended must be postmarked and mailed to the College of Nursing.
  5. May 15, 2009:  Final list of applicants accepted sent to College of Nursing.
  6. Mid June, 2009:  Application packets mailed to those applicants who have met (or will meet the prerequisite requirements) and are chosen by the University of Colorado Hospital to apply for admission.
  7. July 10, 2009:  Application and application fee must be postmarked and mailed to the College of Nursing.
  8. September 1, 2009:  Official transcripts for Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 course work must be postmarked and mailed to the College of Nursing.
  9. First Week of October 2009:  Admission decisions mailed to applicants.
  10. December 31, 2009:  Official transcripts for Fall 2009 course work must be postmarked and mailed to the College of Nursing (if admitted).
  11. January 2010:  Required attendance for the College of Nursing Orientation , if accepted.

 

Potential Funding Opportunities 

The following funding opportunities are available to all candidates:

  • Financial Aid 
  • University of Colorado Hospital 's Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Individual’s Employer Tuition Assistance

Additionally, the following funding opportunities may be available to University of Colorado Hospital employees:

  • Wage Subsidy
  • One-time Tuition Advance

Program and Funding Sponsors:

  • University of Colorado Hospital     
  • University of Colorado Health Science Center     

 

BSN Work Agreement

  • Selected candidates chosen to participate in the program will enter into a University of Colorado Hospital work agreement.
  • If selected candidates do not complete the program, they may be required to reimburse portions of any tuition assistance or prepaid tuition received as a result of the program.
  • If selected candidates do not complete the program due to leaving University of Colorado Hospital, or are terminated from University of Colorado Hospital for disciplinary reasons, the candidate must reapply to the UCHSC College of Nursing traditional BS Program. Admissions will not be guaranteed by University of Colorado Hospital or UCHSC College of Nursing.