Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

Nursedenver · Apr 20, 2012

I graduated from DSN and I have friends who are already in Masters of Nursing programs at CU Bethel College in Colorado Springs. Another one of my classmates is in a Masters at Duke University. I'm not sure about Regis, but I've been told by CU Denver that as soon as DSN has it's NLNAC they will start taking applications for it's Masters degrees. I'm not ready to go back to school yet because I'm loving my job too much! The program isn't easy (no good Nursing program is) but if you make it your priority for 21 months you'll get through it. Good luck to all new Nursing students!!

alex-molina · Apr 30, 2012

Hi everyone. My friend and i are trying to find apartments around DSON that are cheap. We are thinking anywhere from a studio to a 2 bedroom ( depending on if another friend goes). Any ideas where are apartments that are cheap but not a total dump? I have never been to denver and dont know where anything is, so any ideas would be awesome. Also, i was wondering if there is a subway system used in denver so i could maybe live a little farther out of the city so it would be cheaper? I live in cali and we cant get around anywhere without a car so i was just wondering.... Thanks, Alexandra

kaiteelinn · May 1, 2012

Actually, I live in apartments at the lightrail station. I never drive anywhere, however apartments near the light rail are expensive, as are lofts and apartments down town. Denver as a whole is a pretty expensive city. My recommendation is to rent a house in the suburbs and find 1 or 2 roommates from school and carpool or you can rent a nice cheap apartment away from downtown, like in Aurora (only move to southeast aurora as the rest is ghetto) and park at the lightrail station and take it to school. DSN parking is a nightmare anyway, you have to pay to park anywhere close to school unless of course you're willing to walk 30 minutes to your car with your suitcase backpack! DSN is also less than a block from Coors Field, where the Rockies play and during baseball season parking can go from $8 a day to 25-40. There is no way for DSN to do anything about the parking either, because it is literally in heart of the city.

adutchak · May 3, 2012

Hi everyone,

I just got enrolled into the DSN for the LPN to ADN program starting in July and was wondering if anyone is going into it or have gone through it and what to expect? I graduated from a small town LPN program here in colorado so I'm expecting it to be way different, was just hoping for some heads up.

Thanks.

adutchak · May 3, 2012

Hi everyone,

I just got enrolled into the DSN for the LPN to ADN program starting in July and was wondering if anyone is going into it or have gone through it and what to expect? I graduated from a small town LPN program here in colorado so I'm expecting it to be way different, was just hoping for some heads up.

Thanks.

PS: Thanks for the post"kaiteelin", also moving to Denver from Fort Collins and looking for a place, and that helps.

alex-molina · May 4, 2012

Anyone know how long it takes for a reply ??? I applied for the October bsn completion progra...the ending day of the application period was April 1st so i am thinking it should be anyday now. Do they call, email, or send a letter to let you know? I am going crazy...i just want to know :)

Nursedenver · May 4, 2012

I'm a DSN graduate but I have several friends that went through the application process last year. They told me it takes about 6 weeks after the application deadline date before you get a phone call to set up you application interview. My friend that's about to graduate from DSN said that everyone at the school is really getting excited to hear from the NLNAC in August. I hope you hear good news on your application soon!

Lizzie21 · May 7, 2012

NurseDenver,

When did you graduate from DSN? I graduated in March 2010 with my BSN. I love my job and I am actually going to DU for my Healthcare Leadership Masters. I got my previous BS degree from there before nursing. I would love to get my MSN from CU or Regis, but I'm still waiting for us to get the NLNAC. Where do you work at too? you can always PM me if you want if you don't want your info out and about!

Ak87 · May 7, 2012

Alex-Molina,

If you do not hear anything in the 6 weeks time (May 15th ish) I would call them. I applied for the July BSN program and my application was due on Jan 1...it was March 1st and I still didn't hear anything. Come to find out they never received my application. You should have gotten an e-mail saying that your application has been received and they will contact you. If you don't receive any form of contact call them ASAP! They are more then willing to try and get you in if you meet the requirements. Good Luck!

alex-molina · May 13, 2012

Thank you for all of your help....i got in for the October 1st bsn bachelors completion program!!!! I am soooo excited.

alex-molina · Jun 12, 2012

Help!!!! I got into the October bsn completion program and so did my friend ... We are currently in Denver looking for apartments and can not find any either close to school ( with somewhat of a decent price) or away from school but next to the light rail..... If anyone knows any places please let me know!!! Thank you

novala32 · Jun 28, 2012

Could we personally speak about your experience? I am looking at starting the accelerated BSN in the fall (Oct. 1, 2012). Eventually, after getting a bit of experience in the field of nursing I want to pursue an NP degree as well. Did you have any trouble getting the BSN from a non-accredited school and then applying for the NP programs?

Any advice would be appreciated, as I would be moving from Austin TX to Denver in a few months and having to obviously pay LOTS of money for that program (mostly in student loans) it would be helpful to have all that information now

many thanks!