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Nurse doctorate programs in Colorado.

7 doctorate nursing programs in Colorado across 6 cities. Always free for students; program directors can claim listings.

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The directory lists 7 doctoral nursing programs in Colorado, made up of 7 DNP. They are offered by 7 institutions across Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Grand Junction, Greeley and Lakewood.

Institutions offering doctoral nursing degrees in Colorado

  • Colorado Christian University
  • Colorado Mesa University
  • Colorado Technical University
  • Regis University
  • University of Colorado
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  • University of Northern Colorado

Comparing doctoral nursing pathways in Colorado

A DNP is a practice doctorate aimed at advanced clinical practice and systems leadership; a PhD in nursing is a research doctorate aimed at generating new knowledge. Entry points differ too — see BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, BSN to PhD and DNP to PhD for the routes into each. Cost and funding vary widely; affordable DNP programs and fully funded PhD in nursing programs list the options that publish figures. Admission testing also varies — see DNP programs with no GRE requirement.