Programs for Nursing School

Nursing School Programs

Have you been thinking about becoming a nurse? 

According to a recent Gallup survey, nurses are consistently rated higher in honesty and ethics than all other professions that Gallup asks about, by a wide margin.  Essential to our healthcare system, nurses give back to their communities by interacting with patients at every phase of the healthcare journey – from schools to clinics to hospitals to assisting living facilities. 

The need for skilled and educated nurses has never been greater. Fortis Colleges and Institutes offer nursing school programs that are intentionally designed to prepare students to become Registered Nurses by earning an associate degree in nursing (ADN), or to become Practical Nurses by successfully completing the Practical Nursing program at Fortis, and then passing the appropriate licensing exam.  

At Fortis, students experience our comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional classroom instruction, small group learning and hands-on skill development. Nursing students also complete required clinicals that expose them to real-world situations let them learn from working professionals. Our experienced and dedicated faculty prepare you with the knowledge, skills and training you need to create an exciting career path working in a wide variety of facilities and specialities including emergency rooms, operating rooms, medical offices and other healthcare settings. 

Nursing Careers

Nursing is a flexible career and nurses often have the ability to create their own schedule and choose their work location. Because nurses are critical members of the healthcare team and needed at virtually every type of healthcare facility, nurses can find employment in suburban and urban hospitals, physicians’ offices, healthcare clinics, home care facilities, schools, government agencies and even resorts and cruise ships.

Nurses care for patients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural groups and patients in all stages of wellness/illness in a variety of clinical settings. With advancements in medicine and our aging population, there will be continuous need for nurses for years to come. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall job opportunities for nurses are expected to continue to be strong over the next several years and is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations over the next 10 years. There is no better time than NOW to get started on your nursing education program and your path toward a nursing career!

FORTIS offers a variety of nursing programs at several campus locations and through our sister school, the Denver College of Nursing.

Take the Next Step in Nursing

At Fortis, we believe in educating students to develop skills for lifelong growth and social well-being. Upon graduation from our nursing school programs and successfully passing the licensing exam, our students are equipped to make an immediate impact in their local community.If you are looking to get started as a nurse, or a working RN or LPN looking to advance your career, Fortis can help. Contact us today to get started on your nursing training. Our admissions advisors would love to speak with you!

Online Nursing School Programs

If you are already a nurse (a working RN) and are looking to advance your career, our online nursing school programs at our sister school the Denver College of Nursing, are designed for you.  Designed to meet the needs of the working professional, the Denver College of Nursing offers online nursing school programs that are flexible and will help you reach your career goals. Click below for more information.

RN to BSN Online and more

Are you a working nurse ready to advance your career?  Check out the online RN to BSN nursing program offered by our sister school, the Denver College of Nursing. In addition to RN to BSN, the Denver College of Nursing also offers other programs including Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing.

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Online MSN

The Online MSN nursing program offered by our sister school, the Denver College of Nursing, is designed for the working nurse ready to advance their career.

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