CSU Pueblo 2010

Woo-hoo! Good luck, everyone.

I got accepted to the accelerated nursing program for spring 2010. The nursing department from CSU called this morning to let me know. They said that I would be receiving an official letter this week. WOO-HOO!!! ANyone else???

I just got into CSU Pueblo, is anyone else here going in May '10?

Hi! I got into CSU-Pueblo too -for the accelerated program starting Summer 2010. I wish I knew more about the program. Has anyone gone down there and met the instructors, toured the facilities, etc? I'm still waiting to hear from CU (in March), but I applied for their start date of Spring 2011. stupid me. Now I don't want to wait until then.

I got put on "stand-by"! I'm wondering how many people that get waitlisted actually end up getting in. I don't know what number I am on the wait list, but I am praying that not everyone who got in will end up actually attending because I really want to go to CSU Pueblo!!!

studentH- good luck! Is there a specific reason why you want to go to Pueblo?

Those of you who are going to Pueblo in May for the nursing program, what are you doing for housing? Do you know much about Pueblo and good places to live? Anyone looking for roommates?

I was put on standby as well. I'm still hoping and praying to get in.

Hey Fellow CSU-Pueblo Peeps,

I got a called two weeks ago from CSU and got the fantastic news that I'm accepted into their May 2010 program! Then, I got the official letter, which made it more real. Now, I'm starting to think about the details such as visiting Pueblo, touring the campus and my living situation while I'm in school there. I don't think finding an affordable place will be difficult. There are apartments (reasonably priced and nice looking) all over craigslist.

So, for others who were accepted, have you returned your acceptance letter saying that you will be attending? I sent mine the day I opened the acceptence letter! Also, does anyone know what hospitals we will be doing our clinicals at?

Let's keep communicating!

Andrea

Hi everyone-

I am currently in the degree plus program at CSU-Pueblo so I would be more than happy to answer whatever questions I can. I will be graduating at the end of July, so we will probably get a chance to meet! I have stuff to sell too, so we should definitely keep in touch.

First of all, a little bit about me... I have a previous BS in microbiology and wanted a more versatile career. I applied late and they told me it was possible that they would call the day of orientation. I got the call the day before! And FYI, it's a 2 day orientation, which I was never told. Supposedly most of our class was on the stand-by list. Now, if I don't respond right away, don't give up! I just got a job as a student extern at Parkview, so I am a little busy.

Second of all, Pueblo is not the coolest place in CO. It's not terrible, but if I could've started another program in Springs or Denver, I would have. But 14 months for a second bachelors is so fast, and you are so busy, you don't even notice where you are. I just wanted to let you know that if you aren't from CO, don't judge it based on Pueblo.

Next, the program can be extremely frustrating. They are disorganized and it gets really stressful sometimes. Mostly I like the staff, but there is one person in particular that is difficult to get along with. I took 19 credits with one clinical last semester and this semester I am taking 20 credits with 3 clinicals. You will hear this from them during orientation, but you HAVE to be flexible. You get no say in your schedule and the last 2 weeks, I had clinicals at Memorial in Springs until 2330 and had to be back for another clinical in Pueblo at 0530.

StudentH- It doesn't matter what "number" you are on the waitlist; they go by GPA... highest GPA gets called first.

Kristin- I would say to live in Belmont because it's close to the college, but make sure you check out the place first because there are some ghetto places out there.

Glenarm- you will have clinicals at Parkview or St. Mary Corwin in Pueblo and a pediatric clinical at Memorial in Springs.

Also, you will have to buy a bunch of stuff when you get here. Scrubs, stethoscope, shoes, PDA, software ($160), etc, so just be ready to spend some money. I can't think of anything else at the moment, but feel free to ask questions and if I think of anything, I'll be sure to write.

Good luck to everyone!

Katie