Denver School of Nursing is Nationally Accredited

Is anyone starting the upper division BSN program in January 2009?

I am, and am very excited! Anyone commuting from North of Denver?

Jenny

Hi Jenny,

I'll be starting the BSN program @DSON this January also. Finally!! I've been trying to get into nursing school for more than two years--waitlists just got a bit too ridiculous. I'm so happy to hear that the school has institutional accredidation and is working on NLN accredidation as well. At least during all the time I've been waiting I've been able to finish a B.A. and currently working on a second one.

I will be coming from NE Denver--I live close to DIA so can't currently take advantage of the light-rail which is a real bummer, esp. during winter time. Have you gotten everything turned in yet? I just stopped by and saw Jeff today and looks like I'm good to go so far.

Well, I'll see you at orientation next Friday; I'll be the Af. American lady with the big curly afro and horned rimmed glasses, nervous as all get out!!

Good Luck Jenny!

Angela

I am a DSN graduate and would like to clarify a couple of points. DSN was not a diploma program prior to this accreditation. They have been approved by both the Colorado Commision on Higher Education and The Colorado BON. When I graduated, I recieved a bachelors degree and was eligible to take the NCLEX.

Also, a little off topic but for the folks about to start or considering the school, I was hired into a fairly competitive new grad program for critical care in the Denver area.

PDC,

It's nice to hear some positive insights from an actual graduate. I am looking into DSON and your comments make me feel more at ease about going there. Thanks!

Congrats PDC!! I'm happy to hear about your success. This is such an exciting time for me and I'm sure for all the students who are getting ready to enter the Jan 09 class. I've also heard rumor that DSON is considering starting their own MSN program in the future but so far no confirmation on that... However, if this is the case it will give students who are concerned about going further with their education a chance to do so. From what I've learned so far the students are really impressed with the school and the instructors--the only drawback being tuition. But with accredidation this will make it possible for others who really want to go into nursing to be able to realize their dreams, especially young moms or dads, second career people, and folks just graduating from high school. I think the more avenues available for people, the better for the nursing field as a whole, especially with the shortage. As long as standards are kept high and the field is able to attract bright and dedicated individuals, perhaps the profession will continue to improve for the better for everyone!!

So I am very confused with the whole accrediation situation at Denver School of Nursing. I visited the school and really liked the facility, however I still have concerns about weather or not grad schools will accept the ACCSCT. So, today I spent most of my day calling grad schools in different parts of the country. University of Kansas has a CRNA program and they do accept this type of accredidation, however Middle TEnnessee's CRNA program does not. I called 6 grad schools and only those 2 could answer my question about weather or not they accept ACCSCT. All of the others have to get back to me. I will let you know what I find out for those of you who are in the same boat as me. From what I understand DSON is seeking the NLN, but how long is this process?

If anyone else can add to this list I would greatly appreciate it.

Most grad schools will not accept ACCSCT, they only accept NLN or CCNE. DSN does have an agreement with the University of Phoenix so they will accept DSN grads for their masters programs.

According to the NLN website, DSN is not currently a candidate program (the list was just updated a few weeks ago http://www.nlnac.org/Forms/candidacy.asp) so who knows if they will ever get it.

That's good to know they are working on it!