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Already an RN? Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing fully online — with a personal nursing coach, affordable in-state tuition for all, and practicum you complete right where you live.

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Trinidad State offers a fully online RN-BSN program. Students are assigned a personal nursing coach to stay on track. The Leadership course includes 22.5 hours of practicum and Community Health includes 45 hours — and all practicum can be completed in the area where you live. Out-of-state students pay the same tuition rate as in-state students for NUR 300 and 400-level courses.

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CCNE Accredited

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Trinidad State College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. View our accreditation listing.

100%

Online Coursework

120

Total Credits

3

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Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2025–2026 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$175/cr hr
$291/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Must be a Colorado resident to qualify for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
WUE Student
$288/cr hr
$403.50/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Learn more at wiche.edu
Out-of-State
$292/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate
COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to all students regardless of residency.
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What We Offer

Degrees & Certificates

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

4 semesters · Built for Working RNs

Designed for licensed RNs, this program builds on your nursing experience with advanced coursework in research, leadership, ethics, and community health — culminating in a hands-on practicum.

Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership & Ethics
Community Health Nursing

Program Outcomes

What You'll Learn

1
Quality Care — Apply research to promote best practice and use data to monitor care outcomes, continuously improving quality and safety across health care systems.
2
Professionalism — Demonstrate an enhanced commitment to excellence, ethical practice, civility, and accountability in the nursing profession.
3
Communication — Model effective collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues and community members to promote health, safety, and well-being.
4
Leadership — Apply leadership principles and quality improvement knowledge to design and manage safe, cost-effective, patient-centered care systems.
5
Critical Thinking & Practicum Reasoning — Utilize systematic inquiry and evidence-based practice to improve nursing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Where You Can Study

This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.

TrinidadTrinidad, CO 81082
Trinidad Campus
Address: 600 Prospect StPhone: (719) 846-5011
ValleyAlamosa, CO 81101
Valley Campus
Address: 1011 Main StPhone: (719) 589-7000

Why Trinidad State

Program Advantages

 
Personal Nursing Coach — A dedicated coach guides you through the program from start to finish.
 
Local Practicum — Complete all practicum hours in your own community — no travel required.
 
Affordable Tuition — Out-of-state students pay the same rate as Colorado residents for NUR 300/400 courses.
 
Flexible Enrollment — Begin Fall, Spring, or Summer; choose full-time or part-time completion.
 
BSN Elective Options — Choose from a variety of elective courses including Gerontology, Emergency Preparedness, Behavioral Health, and Informatics.
 
Generous Transfer Credit — Up to 89.5 credits from your ADN or diploma program may be applied toward the BSN.

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How to Enroll

Admission Requirements

RN-BSN Track

Designed for graduates of an associate degree or diploma nursing program who hold a current, unencumbered U.S. RN license.

1
Apply to Trinidad State College — no application fee.
2
Apply to the TSC RN-BSN Program — no program fee. A checklist will be emailed immediately.
3
Submit verification of your Associate or Diploma nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution.
4
Submit verification of a current, unencumbered U.S. RN license (required before enrolling in NUR 409).
5
Depending on practicum site requirements, proof of immunizations, a background check, and/or drug screen may be needed.
6
Transfer credits: up to 89.5 credits accepted (grade of C or higher). At least 30.5 credits must be earned at TSC. Out-of-state students: review nc-sara.org and contact your State Board of Nursing.

Dual Enrollment BSN Track

For students currently enrolled in an ADN program who wish to pursue the BSN concurrently. Must have completed the first semester of your associate or diploma nursing program.

1
Apply to Trinidad State College — no application fee.
2
Apply to the TSC BSN Program — no program fee. A checklist will be emailed immediately.
3
Verify completion of the first semester of your Associate or Diploma nursing program.
4
Obtain a current, unencumbered U.S. RN license before registering for NUR 409, 410, or 411.
5
Provide proof of immunizations, background check, and/or drug screen as required by practicum sites.
6
Out-of-state students: TSC must be authorized by your State Board of Nursing. Visit nc-sara.org for details.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

The full RN-BSN program totals 120 credits. Transfer credit from your ADN covers the General Education and Associate Nursing requirements. BSN-level courses (NUR 300/400) are completed at TSC. Click any dropdown to see the full course list.

Program Code:T_BS_BS  BBSNConcentration: CIP Code:51.3801
1

General Education Courses

Sciences, humanities, and social sciences — covering anatomy, pathophysiology, English, statistics, psychology, and nutrition

47credit hours
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  • AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4 (additional GT courses available) – ART 1110 Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 (3 credits)
  • BIO 2101 – BIO 2101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 (4 credits)
  • BIO 2102 – BIO 2102 Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 (4 credits)
  • BIO 2116 – BIO 2116 Human Pathophysiology (4 credits)
  • ENG 1021 – ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 (3 credits)
  • ENG 1022 – ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 (3 credits)
  • HI1 (additional GT courses available) – HIS 1310 Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HII (3 credits)
  • HWE 1050 – HWE 1050 Human Nutrition (3 credits)
  • MAT 1260 – MAT 1260 Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1 (3 credits)
  • AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4 (additional GT courses available) – PSY 1001 General Psychology I: SS3 (3 credits)
  • PSY 2440 – PSY 2440 Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 (3 credits)
  • SS1, SS2, SS3 (additional Gt courses available) – SOC 1001 Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 (3 credits)
  • Electives – Higher level Science courses preferred (8 credits)
Total Program Credits: 47
 

Level I and Level II Nursing courses

Click any dropdown to see the full course list.

Program Code:T_BS_BS  BBSNConcentration: CIP Code:51.3801
1

Level I and Level II Nursing Requirements

Progresses from foundational skills and pharmacology through medical-surgical, maternal-child, and psychiatric care, culminating in the transition to professional nursing practice.

42.5credit hours
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Total credits from Associate of Nursing, 750 Practicum Hours included

  • NUR 1006 – Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts (7 credits)
  • NUR 1009 – Fundamentals of Nursing (6 credits)
  • NUR 1012  – Basic Concepts of Pharmacology (2 credits)
  • NUR 1050 – Maternal-Child Nursing (6 credits)
  • NUR 2006 – Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I (6.5 credits)
  • NUR 2011 – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (4 credits)
  • NUR 2012 – Pharmacology II (2 credits)
  • NUR 2016 – Advanced Concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing II (5 credits)
  • NUR 2030 – Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (4 credits)
Total Program Credits: 42.5
 

BSN Core Coursework

Click any semester to see the full course list.

Program Code:T_BS_BS  BBSNConcentration: CIP Code:51.3801
1

Semester One

Baccalaureate-level nursing exploring professional trends and integrating advanced practice concepts.

6credit hours
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  • NUR 3001 – Integration into Baccalaureate Nursing Practice (3 credits)
  • NUR 3002 – Trends in Nursing Practice (3 credits)
2

Semester Two

Research and evidence-based practice skills alongside a specialized nursing elective in an area such as informatics, emergency preparedness, gerontology, or behavioral health.

9credit hours
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  • NUR 3003 – Nursing Research/Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)

Choose one: (BSN Nursing Elective 6 credits)

  • NUR 3004 – Informatics/Healthcare Technology
  • NUR 3005 – Emergency Preparedness
  • NUR 3006 – Gerontology
  • NUR 3007 – Behavioral Health
3

Semester Three

Professional aspects of nursing through coursework in legal and ethical responsibilities and leadership in practice.

6.5credit hours
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  • NUR 4008 – Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits)
  • NUR 4009 – Leadership in the Nursing Profession (3.5 credits)
4

Semester Four

This capstone semester brings nursing education full circle with a community health practicum and a senior seminar to prepare graduates for professional practice.

9credit hours
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  • NUR 4010 – Community Health Nursing/Practicum (6 credits)
  • NUR 4011 – Senior Seminar (3 credits)
Total Program Credits: 30.5

Where You'll Go

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Contact Us

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