PaytonJane

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1. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

   PaytonJane replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado

   I wore a business suit - black jacket & skirt, hose, conservative closed-toe heels, a button down. Men were in suits and ties. Dress was pretty formal.

2. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

   PaytonJane replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado

   They told us on our first day that our cohort's (traditional and accel) average GPA was higher than the average GPA for med school admission and that we beat out approx ten other people for our spot. My assumption was that our GPA, essay, and intervi...

3. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

   PaytonJane replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado

   I would not worry as much about experience. I had a 3.84 GPA and worked in business for many years with no professional healthcare experience. I do have previous research experience, am very passionate about nursing (which came through in my essay an...

4. What makes a great oncology nurse?

   PaytonJane posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi all, I am new to nursing school and very interested in oncology. I understand that school and experience open your eyes to many different types of nursing and may lead you into a career path that you never thought of, so I don't have blinders on. ...

5. Career change and moving to CO, advice welcome!

   PaytonJane replied to pdxwildcat's topic in Colorado

   Huh? CU is merit based as well, and is the most selective of all the schools in the state. It's ranked #15 nationally and costs less than Regis. I'm not sure I would agree with this person. Personally I would wait a year before applying so that you c...

6. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

   PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado

   Hey Leafleaf, They weren't really clear about summer versus fall. I believe that it applied to both - that we are required to be available 5-7 days a week, basically. My main question was if my daughter would need to be in full time or part time care...

7. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

   PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado

   Congrats Asthecrowflies!!!! Tanjuchale, I heard back from CU. It appears we will be in class from 8-1 at least 3 days a week, we will have a 5-hour lab once a week, and scheduled time in the sim lab every week as well. They basically said that clinic...

8. Need help with University of Colorado Denver nursing essay

   PaytonJane replied to jojo89's topic in Colorado

   CU is very research focused. My assumption is that stats is just as important as the other prereqs in your admission.

9. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

   PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado

   Congrats on your acceptance! That's awesome! I'm in the exact same position - I'm staying home with my 2 year old and I need to figure out if she will need to be in part time or full time care. I plan on calling them in the next day or so and I'll co...

10. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado

    I believe the program starts the first week of June. I have no idea how you got that 60-70K number for cost! The total cost of the program was estimated by the school to be around $32K.

11. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado

    I'm so sorry for your disappointment. That is really baffling with your credentials. My guess is that they assigned numerical scores to our GPAs, essays, and interviews, and then ranked us. I hope you keep trying. (hugs)

12. CU-Denver Summer 2013 Acceptance

    PaytonJane replied to compassionpassion's topic in Colorado

    Thank you so much asthecrowflies!

13. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado

    Congrats Bird!

14. CU-Denver Summer 2013 Acceptance

    PaytonJane replied to compassionpassion's topic in Colorado

    Has anyone tried to get to this link they sent out in the application letter? Every time I enter it is says Page Not Found!

15. CU-Denver Summer 2013 Acceptance

    PaytonJane replied to compassionpassion's topic in Colorado

    I just received my letter today. The letter date was 11/19, but the postmark was 11/26. I was accepted. Hang in there everyone!