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CSP is pleased to announce that Platt College in Greenwood Village, Colorado, will become part of CSP, marking a notable expansion for the university’s nursing program. The addition of the Platt College nursing program means CSP will have a physical presence across three states (Minnesota, Oregon, and Colorado), reaching many more people exploring nursing careers.
Platt College has operated as a for-profit academic institution since 1986, focusing exclusively on its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program since 2005. Known for its competitive tuition and fully accredited three-year BSN program, Platt has graduated nearly 1,000 individuals in nursing to date. It has established itself as a high quality nursing program with graduates working in virtually all hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities in the greater Denver area.
The transition for Platt College to become part of CSP will occur between now and the end of 2024. Minnesota-based CSP currently operates a nursing program from the university’s main campus in Minnesota and nationally via the university’s online and hybrid programming. In addition, CSP operates a vibrant and growing on-campus nursing program in Portland, Oregon.
Current Platt College students will continue their planned academic path to receive their BSN degrees from the university’s existing facility in Greenwood Village without interruption. Concordia University, St. Paul, is committed to a full “teach out” plan that maintains the current Platt College curriculum, clinical learning opportunities, and virtually all aspects of the existing BSN programming.
In addition, current faculty and staff will have the opportunity to stay on as CSP staff, as CSP intends to house its Colorado operations from the Greenwood Village campus moving forward.
Expanding CSP’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (ABSN)
CSP will begin enrolling new students from Colorado into our 16-month ABSN program, which only requires 54 credits of prerequisites to enter. The first ABSN cohort in Colorado is expected to begin in January 2025.
The Platt College nursing program will operate under the direction of CSP Dean of Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator Dr. Hollie Caldwell, who helped launch and grow the nursing program at Platt from 2005-2017. Dr. Caldwell served as a faculty member, Associate Dean, and ultimately Dean of Platt College. She joined CSP in 2020.
“Platt College has established an essential place in the nursing sector for Colorado and beyond, so we’re eager to build on the successes of the past two decades in Greenwood Village,” noted Dr. Caldwell. “The healthcare sector is challenged to keep up with demand for nurses, so it’s imperative that we properly prepare nurses for exceptionally rewarding careers and equip them to positively impact the lives of patients they serve – and their families.”
Current Platt College President, Dr. Julie Basler, will remain with the college through the end of 2024 and begin her new role as Director of Strategic Growth and Assessment for Basler Academy. The current owners of Platt College intend to retire when the transition is complete at the end of 2024.
The transition period is expected to be complete by the end of 2024. In the meantime, CSP will work closely with Platt’s faculty and staff to prepare for the delivery of education for our students in January 2025.