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?

Hi,

My name is Jamie. I believe we are all provisional until we clear the drug/background check. I do not know if i have received a packet since i do not live at my permanent address, which is my parent's house.

I am 24 years old, live in California, and received my first degree in English. Since then i have been working with medically fragile and special needs children. I love it and have since decided to pursue nursing.

I am excited to finally begin school so i can become a nurse. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse practitioner, but I am not sure in what field i would like to specialize.

I will let you all know when i get the packet....

Where are you from? What do you like to do in terms of activities and interests? When will you be moving to denver if you do not live there already?

Jamie

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Jamie, my goal is to become an NP as well. I'm 38, married with two kids and currently live in Denver. I've been working in IT for the last 15 years. I've been working on this career change for four years and I'm excited to finally take the next step.

Dennis

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Hi Jamie and Dennis,

Lets see...I am 38, married and have 17 month old.

I have many different goals regarding my education, but they are all that of the higher education sort. Meaning, nurse anesthetist, NP or PhD depending on what I get into first.

My first degrees are BS's in Chemistry and Biology.

I am a Denver Native and currently reside here. I love to mountain bike, rock climb, run long distances, hike....ie anything active, although since I am busy with the baby I haven't done too much but hit the gym.

I did apply to CU and expect to hear from them next week whether or not I am in their early program, although it starts in May and I want to start as soon as possible so I probably wouldn't go there anyway.

A good thing is that a few friends of mine attended both schools and had about the same thing to say. Both schools were unorganized in certain areas and organized in others. Also the 2 that attended Metro are now in graduate programs at CU and had no trouble getting in or transitioning. I have read a lot of negative comments about "metro" and that Regis/CU are the preferred schools. It seems as though people will gossip at any level of education or age..LOL. Bottom line is that I am excited and look forward to this new road I am about to travel.

Anyway nice to meet you two. Hopefully we will be corresponding via email during these next couple of months and then in person when we attend school.

See you soon and congratulations!

Theresa

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I have called around to most hospitals in denver, Childrens, CU, Denver health etc and they are NO longer hiring people that have graduated from DSN. This is because they are not accred by nlnac or ccne. Also, most schools that have MS or NP/PhD programs DO NOT accept DSN accred. Please do your homework before attending this school. I am not disputing the fact that it may have a great learning program, I am simply trying to tell you to research it quite a bit before you decide to attend....trying to save you some heart-ache as I too once considered attending this school.

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Theresa, my reason for wanting to go to Regis over Metro is because of the May start date. Even with the higher tuition there, I would come out quite a bit ahead financially being able to work through the end of April.

My wife's aunt works at Boulder Community Hospital and she said their VP of nursing had very good things to say about Metro.

Dennis

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Oh geez Dennis I wan't referring to you! I didn't even know that you had applied to Regis. I think the more applications out there the better. I certainly did not want to "bash" anyone for attending a certain program. I was just simply stating that all programs have their flaws. Sorry. Maybe I should've explained a little more so as to avoid people thinking negatively about what I had posted! I think it would be great to attend Regis. I didn't apply but if it fits for you that is wonderful!!!! I would rather you come to metro though....just because I feel like I have a bit of a connection via this website with you and Jamie. I don't really like attending anything without knowing someone before hand. Either way, I hope you get into where it is that is most beneficial for you and your family.

T

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Theresa, I didn't think it was directed at me, but I've posted elsewhere about applying to Regis. I'm on the alternate list, but I doubt I'll get in before January, I'd think most people who drop out will do it later. Anyway, I'm getting more excited about starting. I really like the idea of quitting my job in January :)

Dennis

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Also, do either of you know what the schedule is like? I didn't go to any of the info sessions so I have no idea. I'm sure it will all be explained at orientation, but I'd like to find out before then if possible so I can try to plan a bit.

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Hey,

I am not entirely sure what the schedule will be like, but i had found it at one point. I have actually spoken with current metro students, and basically the first semester is going to be the roughest part of the whole program. It will always be difficult, but at least we get those tough science courses out of the way first. If i happen to find that schedule posted on metro's site (not the direct nursing sight) i will forward the link.

Also, i have called the school of nursing and the woman i spoke with was very helpful! If i do not receive information by a certain date then I will definately be asking more questions via phone.

We will keep in touch. It is very nice to be connecting with students!

Jamie

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Yes, it would be nice to get a heads up on the schedule, as my baby is in daycare but they have limited hours. Therefore, I will have to potentially get a nanny instead of daycare...ugh so expensive already!

I too look forward to quiting my job. I have been here five years and quite burnt out at this point.

Hope you two had a wonderful weekend.

Theresa

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Is anyone starting Denver school of nursing in April 2010? I am in the upper level BSN program. I need suggestions on where to live. I need to be outside of Denver city limits due to a breed restriction. I am trying to find the closest city to Denver with the least amount of traffic.

Any suggestions would greatly help. Thank you!

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I know this isn't a schedule, but I believe this is a list of the courses we will be taking. But again, I am not sure and i could be wrong.

http://catalog.mscd.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=352&returnto=70

I hope this tells you a little about what we will be taking. I do believe pharmacology and pathophysiology will be some of the first classes we will take. I foresee some study sessions taking place very early on.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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