anyone applying to CU for 2010?

Dennis88 · Jul 7, 2009

I'm applying to the accelerated BSN for the summer start. I really don't have high hopes of getting in with my GPA, but I figure it's worth a shot since they don't require recommendations so it's an easy app. I'm also applying to the accelerated BSNs at Regis and Metro. Hopefully I'll get in somewhere. I'd go to DSN except that I want to eventually become an NP and their degree isn't accepted, although maybe by next year they'll get the NLN acceditation and I could go there as a backup if I don't get in anywhere.

Benedina · Jul 8, 2009

Maybe! My first choice is UNC--which works with the hospital I'm interested in (PVH), and which is somewhat easier to get into than CU and which is much, much closer to home (Fort Collins).

But I'm considering applying to CU, too. Sand Dollar, Dennis, have you considered Beth-El, CU's program in Colorado Springs? If I lived in Denver, CU Denver would be my first choice and CU Colorado Springs would be my backup plan.

Good luck to all of us!

Dina

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jul 8, 2009

Dennis - good luck!! Keep us posted when you get in. :)

Dina - Is PVH, Platte Valley Hospital? I live in Brighton and its about 5 min away from me. I want to work there when I get my RN, they have a chef and great new equipment and I like everyone I have met there (been there a lot lately) . I love that hospital.

I can't do Beth-El, its just too far away for me. I have a family and own our house so its just not feasible. I did however look at UNC, but what I saw, they want you to have your CNA and a couple of classes, specifically nursing ones, that I would have to take that I don't have. But.. if I don't get into CU then its always an option. Maybe Regis, but I haven't looked too close at that one because of cost.

I am really excited to actually applying to a program. My step-daughter who's in WA state started college the same time I did (last fall), she is going to transfer to another school in fall of 2010, and then APPLY in 2011 to start in 2012. Nothing like good planning - and guess who has to foot more than half the bill.

CBsMommy · Jul 8, 2009

I just talked with a nursing instructor at Beth-El (I'm in Colorado Springs) and they currently have a wait list. It's a great program but their waitlist is about 2 years. There's just not enough schools in Colorado Springs!

Sand Dollar...good luck and keep us posted!

Dennis88 · Jul 9, 2009

I can't do Beth-El, its just too far away for me. I have a family and own our house so its just not feasible.

This is my situation as well. There's no way I can do the commute.

Thanks for well wishes - good luck to you as well!

hope3456, ASN, RN · Jul 9, 2009

Maybe! My first choice is UNC--which works with the hospital I'm interested in (PVH), and which is somewhat easier to get into than CU and which is much, much closer to home (Fort Collins).
But I'm considering applying to CU, too. Sand Dollar, Dennis, have you considered Beth-El, CU's program in Colorado Springs? If I lived in Denver, CU Denver would be my first choice and CU Colorado Springs would be my backup plan.
Good luck to all of us!
Dina

You want to work for PVH.....you may want to devise a 'plan B,' just in case. I worked as a RN there and from what I saw (and heard) it is difficult and highly competitive for new grads to get a job with them as they don't have much of a problem attracting experienced nurses.

Benedina · Jul 9, 2009

Hi, Sand Dollar. The PVH I'm referring to is Poudre Valley Hospital; they have a 2nd degree bachelor program arrangement with UNC, and that's the program I'm applying to as my first choice. The difficulty with that program is that it's heavily dependent on the interview process, and I may not measure up to what they're looking for.

My second choice is UNC's traditional nursing program. I'm pretty confident about that one--though not if I don't get cracking on this week's assignment!

For some reason I thought you were south of Denver. I wouldn't want to drive from Brighton to Colorado Springs either!

Dina

Benedina · Jul 9, 2009

Hi, Hope. At my age I have a Plan B, a Plan C and a Plan D! But Plan A is to enter the second degree BSN program at UNC, with a contract with PVH to work there for two years after graduation. I'm cheerfully prepared to hear "no" for an answser, though. Those are pretty coveted spots.

Dina

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jul 28, 2009

Is anyone going to the CU information session this Saturday?

Dennis88 · Jul 28, 2009

I already sent in my application so I'm going to skip it.

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Aug 1, 2009

Well, I got back from the info session today. They say that they could not give out the average GPA of those accepted (which I was hoping for) but there were some interesting stats.

When asked about numbers of applicants, they said last year they had about 1000 applications. Of those about 600 were 'viable', meaning there weren't any mistakes, missed deadlines, high enough GPA, that sort of thing. There are 104 spots in the summer of 2010 and 111 in the spring of 2011 (about 36 of each for those with prior degrees). So that gives at least an indication of the competitiveness.

She also said they look at pre-req GPA, cumulative GPA and essay when considering an application. The essay is VERY, repeat, VERY important.

I really like the school, they have consistently high NCLEX pass rates, and so far this year it's at 97%. They have a 95% graduation rate and will try and work with you as much as they can to get you to graduation.

More than 1/3 of the classes are online and after 1st semester, the only day you have to go to the campus is on Fridays. The rest is at the clinical sites and online.

Well, I think that's about it. The admissions letters will go out in late February, early March and if you are like me and taking pre-reqs in the Spring, approval would be conditional. If I didn't pass my pre-reqs then the approval would be rescinded.

Oh, she did say that the application process will be changing and instead of one application time for two sessions, they will have one application time for each session. That should occur in the next year or two.

I hope someone can use some of this information.