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 School of Nursing can make your dreams come true. The University of Colorado Hospital and UCHSC School of Nursing are committed to offering 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.

As part of the hospital’s strong commitment to this program, hospital employees who meet eligibility criteria will be paid to attend classes, if a two year commitment contract is signed with UCH. One day a week, students will attend classes on the UCHSC School of Nursing Campus and hospital employees will be paid their regular salary up to a maximum of eight hours of class time per week. (This program is available to all UCH employees after one year of employment).  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.

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 3.8 or higher on 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 years UCH BSN Program will be January 2009.  Please go to the following website for SON eligibility requirements:  http://hschealth.uchsc.edu/son/undergrad/bs_worksite.htm.  Below is a summary of deadlines only:

  1. All applicants that meet the criteria (3.0 GPA or higher, 3.8 or higher on the performance evaluation) will be interviewed by a UCH Selection Committee.
  2. By March 7th:  Please notify kelley.williamson@uch.edu by email that you intend to apply to this years UCH BSN Program.  After notifying Kelley Williamson please submit your official transcripts from each college and a completed Prerequisite Self Evaluation Form to the SON (School of Nursing).
  3. April 1:  Pre-Review Process:  Accurate and completed Prerequisite Self Evaluation Form, taken from the SON (School of Nursing) BS Work Site web site, due in the SON office.  Incomplete or inaccurate forms will not be eligible for review.  Employee should plan ahead to ensure the form is accurate and complete before submitting it to SON.  For details go to http://hschealth.uchsc.edu/son/undergrad/bs_cocollege.htm
  4. May 5th Pre-Review Process:   Official transcripts for all courses taken up to the end of the fall term due in SON Office. All applicants that meet the criteria (3.0 GPA or higher, 3.8 or higher on the performance evaluation) will be interviewed by a UCH Selection Committee.
  5. May 15th:  Final list of applicants accepted sent to SON.
  6. Mid June:  SON to mail application materials and instructions to those deemed eligible to apply during the Pre-review Process.  On-line application is not available for this program.
  7. July 7th:  Paper application and application fee due in the SON office.  On-line application is not available for this program.  Your application must be postmarked by July 7, 2008.
  8. Sept. 1st:  Official transcripts for the final Spring and Summer semesters and TOEFL scores (if needed) due in the SON office.
  9. 1st Week, Oct:  UCDHSC School of Nursing to mail out admission decision letters.
  10. January 7, 2009:  Required attendance for the SON 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
  • One-time Prepaid Book Stipend

Program and Funding Sponsors:
University of Colorado Hospital    
University of Colorado Health Science Center   
University of Colorado Hospital Gift Shop

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 for discipline reasons are terminated from University of Colorado Hospital, the candidate must reapply to the UCHSC School of Nursing traditional BS Program. Admissions will not be guaranteed by University of Colorado Hospital or UCHSC School of Nursing.