Looking for a hands-on career that offers purpose, respect, and a future you can be proud of? If you are an aspiring healthcare hero, nursing may be the career for you. Nursing is more than a job—it’s a calling. Nurses play a vital role in healthcare, providing compassionate care, supporting patients, and serving as trusted advocates for their overall health and well-being. 

Why Choose A Career In Nursing?

  • A nursing career offers stability, purpose, and the opportunity to enjoy meaningful work that impacts lives and communities every day. 
  • Nurses are in high demand across the U.S. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022–2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
  • The nursing profession provides a wide range of career paths—from bedside care to leadership, education, and specialty practice.

Fortis Nursing Programs

Fortis Colleges and Institutes offer nursing school programs designed to prepare students for rewarding, entry-level nursing positions. Students can pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or complete the Practical Nursing (PN) program to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) after passing the required licensing exam. Each program combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical training to help students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide exceptional patient care.

Why Fortis?

  • Less time to earn a degree and start employment

    Less time to earn a degree and start employment

  • Career-focused classes

    Career-focused classes

  • Hands-on clinical training

    Hands-on clinical training

  • Flexible class schedules

    Flexible class schedules

  • Accredited programs

    Accredited programs

  • Financial aid for those who qualify

    Financial aid for those who qualify

  • Career services

    Career services

  • Connections to local employers

    Connections to local employers

Opportunities to advance your nursing career

If you’re ready to take your nursing career to the next level, Fortis can help you get started—and our sister school, Denver College of Nursing (DCN), offers additional opportunities for continued growth. DCN provides online nursing programs designed for working professionals who want to advance their education while maintaining their careers. Through DCN, Registered Nurses can pursue an RN to BSN degree, as well as other advanced options including Associate, Bachelor, and Master of Science in Nursing programs. Learn More.