CU-Denver Nursing Program

[Lindsey14]

Does anyone know how many times you can submit an application to CU denvers nursing program? I know that once you submit, if you don't get accepted you are automatically considered in the next cycle; but what if you get denied that time too? Can you re submit after that? Any advice on CU-denvers nursing program and what helps with admission would be great!!!

Thanks :)

[Lindsey14]

Well how am I supposed to put myself in diverse situations? And, I need one of those diverse situations to challenge my core values. Do you mean like go to an ethnic carnival or something like that?

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

I don't often stick my head into these but Lindsey14, that was snippy and uncalled for. Alippin was giving you some solid advice. Just because you are unsure of where to find a situation she recommended or you don't like what you hear is no reason to speak to her (or anyone else) like that.

Off the top of my head I can think of a bunch of volunteer opportunities that give you experience with diversity; food banks, soup kitchens, hospitals, libraries, goodwill, etc..... all of those give you diverse SEC plus cultural and even gender.

There are many people willing to help you on this board, but I suggest losing the attitude. Good luck with CU.

[Lindsey14]

I wasn't trying to be snippy, I was simply asking what she meant by putting myself in diverse situations. I had no idea they meant volunteer situations. I think you misinterpreted what I said.

[alippin]

Think about your life. Think about any situation that made you really look inside yourself and challenged your values. For example, I had to take care of my grandparents and actually was with them as they passed and really had to step in and help the family. Things I had valued were totally different than then. After spending a year watching them die and talking to them I really learned what matters and it changed me for the better. One thing I learned is to never judge someone from a first impression before really getting to know who they are.

There are many experiences you may have come across or will in your future. Diversity can mean many things to many people. I thought of it as diverse populations such as age, living conditions and just people that have way different values than I do. My situation had me focusing on these types of diversity because I worked with many elderly people and spent a great deal of time with my grandparents. Your situation will likely be different. It is something I had to think about for a long time before I realized what I should focus on in my essay. You will want to do the same and figure out what diversity means to you and how you have experienced it. The essays will be specific in what they ask you - I read those essay questions over 100 times before I really got it in my mind what I was going to talk about.

[Lindsey14]

Well Alippin I am sorry If i came off snippy. I really was not trying to at all! I just didn't know what you meant by diverse situations. Thanks for helping. Sorry again.

[alippin]

Well Alippin I am sorry If i came off snippy. I really was not trying to at all! I just didn't know what you meant by diverse situations. Thanks for helping. Sorry again.

No problem! I am happy to help. Hopefully I was more clear in my second post in what I meant and hopefully it will help you. Good luck!

[Lindsey14]

I had a similar experience with my grandma, and I am definitely talking about that in my essay. I guess I never really looked at it that way. I was more focused on other people and cultures and how they challenged me. It never crossed my mind that age groups could be considered diversity. I will have to think more about it. Thanks again. This is really helpful!!!

[kasperas, BSN, RN]

Other diverse situations would be if you have ever moved across the country and learned to assimilate into a different culture within the US. They aren't just looking for "I hung out with people with different skin color". Think outside the box. For critical thinking I would think of a life experience more than answering a test question. They want to know a little more about you as a person so try to reflect that in answering the questions.

[Solviken]

Hi! I am (currently an accountant and) looking into nursing. One of those realizations that I love helping people and am very interested in health care. I have to complete my prerequisite courses and am wondering - do you think UC Denver weighs prereqs taken at community colleges less than other colleges/universities?

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

Hi BridgeC,

Welcome to Allnurses!

UCD definitely doesn't weight them less. When I went to an information session last year, the director of the program recommended it because of the cost. When you take your pre-reqs, make sure they are 'Guaranteed Transfer' and are the ones that CU has on their required pre-req list.

And some stuff that I think may help you; make sure your GPA is high, you have volunteer experience and write a great essay. You will find lots of posts here about UCD.

Good luck to you!

~SD

[Solviken]

Thanks, Sand Dollar! I've read a lot of the other posts and as I am just getting started on this process, am sure I'll have other questions.

Are you in the program or currently applying?

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

I applied to UCHSC last year, but did not get in. Since they put no time limit on your cumulative GPA (poor grades 20+ years ago for me), and I haven't gained any experience, my chances would not have improved.

So, as a plan B I'm taking additional pre-reqs and will be applying to UNC this spring. They are strictly GPA based, use only the last 45 credits to calculate cumulative GPA, and do not require any related experience or essay. They start with the 4.0s and work their way done and since I currently have a 4.0, I think my chances of getting accepted there are good.

How far along are you in your pre-reqs? Do you have a previous degree?

Feel free to post any questions you might have. There are lots of very helpful people on this site. :)