Looking for LPN school in Colorado

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I am looking for a LPN program in Colorado. I heard Emily Griffith has a great program but I want to later move into RN program. I also checked in Regis What do you think?

Hey all! I am applying to the program for the next starting date, whenever that is. Is there anyone on here that was waitlisted? Does there program have a really long waitlist like some of the community colleges in the area? I do have all my pre-req's and a BA in another field. I used to be a CNA in Arkansas and worked at the children's hospital there, but that was several years ago. We are military and I'd like to finally get my schooling started and FINISHED.

I am moving to the Springs in August and would like to get in the first class, (wouldn't everyone). Also, I'm moving from the DC area where traffic is a monster, would driving from the Springs to Pueblo be a bad thing, I mean during the winter months?

Thanks!!

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Yes, if you get into an RN-BSN program like Beth-El, and it's nationally accredited (Beth-El is), then you are a graduate of a nationally accredited program. At least, that's what an instructor told our class. I am planning on getting my BSN sometime in the future, but maybe work for a year first. I'm considering Beth-El or CSU Pueblo. I also hear good things about the online program at UNC Greeley. The program I really wanted to go to was Fort Hays University, but I exchanged some emails with their nursing department rep and you have to graduate from a nationally accredited program to be accepted there. Bummer, because their program looks really good and their tuition is very nice on the budget!

I just found out that I am in for the Spring 2010 class. I was hoping for the Fall 09 class but I will take it! It gives me a little more time to save up some money. Good luck to everyone still waiting and BeKindToKittens - Good Luck on your NCLEX!

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Congratulations on getting a spot! Maybe if they have some people drop out of the Fall 09 class, you'll get their spot! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

I got my ATT number today and I scheduled my NCLEX for June 29th! I'm so scared now, it's all real.

And I got an email today from the RN-BSN coordinator of Fort Hays, and she said after some research, PPCC graduates can transfer to Fort Hays. I'm so happy that my school of choice will accept my degree.

Congrats to you too on Fort Hays! Let us know how you did on your NCLEX and good luck!

Hi all,

I'm applying to both CSU_Pueblo and Beth-El accelerated nursing programs. I don't live in Colorado right now, so I don't have much information on either besides what's on the websites. I'm moving there in August and would like to know a few things such as:

Pueblo - What would the commute be like from Colorado Springs? Especially during the winter. I live in Northern VA/DC area right now and can deal with traffic, but not so sure about driving in a lot of snow. Also, I see that Pueblo students haven't done so well in terms of NCLEX testing, is there anyone here that could shed some light. Say, maybe from one of the previous graduating classes. Do you feel as though this was the school's fault for not preparting the students as well or the individuals? There is obviously something wrong. What do hospitals say about Pueblo nursing students?

Beth-El - Is this program extremely competitive to get in? What do hospitals say about Beth-El's students? How are students accepted? GPA? Interview? Essay?

Thanks!!

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I went to Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, so I really can't tell you much about Beth-El students. We ran into them during our clinicals and they seemed to be prepared just as well as we were. They were a younger crowd than my class. Our average class age was early-thirties.

I did a set of clinicals at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo, and it took me about an hour to get there. The drive is on a decent highway, and if you're experienced with driving in snow, you shouldn't have any troubles.

I wish I could help you more. Good luck.

I can't really tell you anything about either school, but I would say that I, personally, would not choose to live in the Springs if I was going to school in Pueblo. During good weather it's not a horrible drive, but during snow/ice, it can be really ugly. Pueblo doesn't get as much snow as the Springs can, but the wind and temperatures can make for really horrible driving conditions.

Where ever you choose to go to school, I would really recommend living nearby...I'm a Colorado native and have lived in both Pueblo and the Springs.

Best of luck!!!!

Hi, I need big help from people in APU SCAN program or people who have applied there.

I have applied to the program myself for Fall 2009. Just last week, I have received phone call from nursing department telling me I was missing prerequisite of Research Class they required. I have done independent research project, but apparently they need a lecture class about introduction to research and methods/processes. They recommanded me University of Phoenix, but I am interational student at UCSD and University of Phoenix does not accept international student. APU wants me to complete it before the orientation which is in August. I tried to find few by myself, but having limitations like visa status and time, I couldn't find a lot. If you guys completed the research prerequities for APU's SCAN program near San Diego, Irvine, LA, or San Francisco area please tell me the school name and the course number. I can look up the date and whether if the school accept international student or not so anything about this would really help. Thank you

Did you mean for this to be in the California forum?

Does anyone have any experience with Fort Logan Mental hospital? I just got my clinical assignment for fall and was wondering what I can expect?

Thanks for your help!

Stephanie

Hey everyone! I'm so excited, I'm enrolled to start the BSN program at Denver School of Nursing in January, yippee! Just thought I'd see if anyone else was out there who's starting too. :)

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