Looking for LPN school in Colorado

Alice88 · Oct 5, 2009

I started a thread on this a few weeks ago and there were some good replies - https://allnurses.com/colorado-nurses/any-current-former-418280.html

One1, BSN, RN · Oct 5, 2009

Alice88, thank you for your link, I had in fact read through it before but was hoping for a few more responses.

What was your feel about the school when you visited? I have heard some good and some pretty discouraging things about the program which is why I am trying to get more input from students who are actually experiencing the program.

Have you heard back from Metro regarding an admission decision? I too applied for the Jan '10 start date but have not heard back from Metro yet.

Alice88 · Oct 6, 2009

I didn't do a full visit, I just talked to the admissions people at the open house in April. They seemed fine - I didn't get an overwhelming feeling one way or the other. As I said in the other thread, I don't have a good feeling about the program based on the admissions process and my e-mail correspondence with them.

I haven't heard anything yet either - I thought they said we find out in late October or November. I have an interview with Regis in a few weeks and I'm hoping that works out. I have a much better feeling about them than Metro.

One1, BSN, RN · Oct 6, 2009

Congratulations to your interview at Regis! When is it? I got one as well, mine is the end of October.

brownt · Oct 6, 2009

:yeah:Hello all!

Does anybody know of an online aas in nursing program?

Thank you:no:

caliotter3 · Oct 6, 2009

The most popular distance program for RN is Excelsior College: http://www.excelsior.edu. You can find numerous threads and posts about this program in the Distance Ed forum. However, you will need to check with your Board about the feasibility of getting a CO license with a degree from EC. I seem to recall that CO has instituted additional requirements before someone with an EC degree can get a CO license.

shan007 · Oct 7, 2009

thanks so much.

anthro is just something that i was always interested in. i was debating if wanted to have a nursing degree or a anthro degree. so i am doing both. i am studying biological anthropology, emphasis in osteology and dental anth. so hopefully it will help in nursing school

Coloradogrl · Oct 8, 2009

I don't think there is any AAS degrees to COMPLETELY get your RN but I could be wrong. I do believe with Excelsior if you are 1/2 way through a RN program or LPN program you can continue with them but I am pretty sure you already have to have some clinical experience

RNtwoBE · Oct 8, 2009

I've spoken with DSN and they are having everyone do HESI like exams throughout your time there (which I think is good, it's an indicator of how you're doing) and at the end, however you get 3-4 chances to pass it. This doesn't in any way hinder you from getting your degree though! PHEW!

RNtwoBE · Oct 8, 2009

I'm starting at DSN in January and freaking out about tuition! I plan on cutting my hours at work in half so I can go to school and hopefully I'll be able to scrape by and make it. But how has everyone been getting financing to pay tuition (outside of Federal loans of course)??? Sallie Mae sounds like a ridiculous option, so I'm hoping some of you out there have an idea!

cabanaboy · Oct 9, 2009

Many banks have supplemental student loans. If I understand correctly, they will loan you the difference between what your need is and what your federal loans give you. I would call your bank and ask. The interest rate won't be as good as the federal loans, but usually will be a lot better then Sallie Mae. Good luck!

RNtwoBE · Oct 9, 2009

DSN said that they don't qualify for the loans from banks because they haven't been in the system long enough (usually they need to be for 3 1/2 years). Thanks tho, hopefully I'll figure something out!