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?

Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

glad to see this school of nursing continue to improve it's nursing program--instead of diploma can award associate/baccalaureate degrees.

those considering using this education as a springboard to masters education need to be aware of the types of accreditation for collegiate education that is recognized nationally.

in the united states, schools and colleges voluntarily seek

accreditation from nongovernmental bodies. there are

two types of educational accreditation: institutional and

specialized.

institutional accreditation is provided by regional and national

associations of schools and colleges. there are six regional

associations, each named after the region in which it operates

(middle states, new england, north central, northwest,

southern, western). the regional associations are independent

of one another, but they cooperate extensively and acknowledge

one another’s accreditation. several national associations

focus on particular kinds of institutions (for example, trade

and technical colleges, and religious colleges and universities).

an institutional accrediting agency evaluates an entire educational

organization in terms of its mission and the agency’s

standards or criteria. it accredits the organization as a whole.

besides assessing formal educational activities, it evaluates

such things as governance and administration, financial stability,

admissions and student services, institutional resources,

student learning, institutional effectiveness, and relationships

with internal and external constituencies.

a specialized accrediting body evaluates particular units,

schools, or programs within an organization. specialized

accreditation, also called program accreditation, is often

associated with national professional associations, such as

those for engineering, medicine, nursing and law, or with specific

disciplines, such as business, teacher education, psychology,

or social work.

www.ncahlc.org/download/2003overview.pdf

accrediting commission of career schools and colleges of technology

1967/2005/f2009

scope of recognition: the accreditation of private, postsecondary, nondegree-granting institutions and degree-granting institutions in the united states, including those granting associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees, that are predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade and technical careers, and including institutions that offer programs via distance education.

this accreditation will help in establishing with colorado dept of higher education that program meets collegiate type occupational degree requirements and allow for site visit, once passed move to full accreditation status.

degree authorization act - colorado department of higher education

next is to have program recognized by specialized accrediting body.

nationally recognized accrediting agencies

national league for nursing accrediting commission

1952/2007/f2011

scope of recognition: the accreditation in the united states of programs in practical nursing, and diploma, associate, baccalaureate and higher degree nurse education programs.

upon obtaining their accreditation, will meet requirements of most masters programs.

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Specializes in Med Surg/Ortho.
glad to see this diploma school of nursing continue to improve it's nursing program.

those considering using this education as a springboard to masters education need to be aware of the types of accreditation for collegiate education that is recognized nationally.

this accreditation will help in establishing with colorado dept of higher education that program meets collegiate type occupational degree requirements and allow for site visit, once passed move to full accreditation status.

degree authorization act - colorado department of higher education

next is to have program recognized by specialized accrediting body.

nationally recognized accrediting agencies

national league for nursing accrediting commission

1952/2007/f2011

scope of recognition: the accreditation in the united states of programs in practical nursing, and diploma, associate, baccalaureate and higher degree nurse education programs.

upon obtaining their accreditation, will meet requirements of most masters programs.

thanks for posting this...this is a big deal to me. as much as i want to go to nursing school and not wait anymore, i don't think this school would be worth it if i can't go to grad school. i really want my masters.

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Specializes in NICU.
glad to see this diploma school of nursing continue to improve it's nursing program.

those considering using this education as a springboard to masters education need to be aware of the types of accreditation for collegiate education that is recognized nationally.

this accreditation will help in establishing with colorado dept of higher education that program meets collegiate type occupational degree requirements and allow for site visit, once passed move to full accreditation status.

degree authorization act - colorado department of higher education

next is to have program recognized by specialized accrediting body.

nationally recognized accrediting agencies

national league for nursing accrediting commission

1952/2007/f2011

scope of recognition: the accreditation in the united states of programs in practical nursing, and diploma, associate, baccalaureate and higher degree nurse education programs.

upon obtaining their accreditation, will meet requirements of most masters programs.

thank you for posting this. i know their next step is a specialized accrediting body. :nurse:

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This is great I know that I called the board of nursing a couple of weeks ago to ask if they knew if they were going to be accredited anytime soon.

I "think" that ASSCET is the same thing Concorde has too, but I am not sure.

With Aid a lot more people will defintly look into their program

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Is anyone starting the upper division BSN program in January 2009?

I am, and am very excited! Anyone commuting from North of Denver?

Jenny

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Specializes in NICU, Ortho.

Hi Jenny,

I'll be starting the BSN program @DSON this January also. Finally!! I've been trying to get into nursing school for more than two years--waitlists just got a bit too ridiculous. I'm so happy to hear that the school has institutional accredidation and is working on NLN accredidation as well. At least during all the time I've been waiting I've been able to finish a B.A. and currently working on a second one.

I will be coming from NE Denver--I live close to DIA so can't currently take advantage of the light-rail which is a real bummer, esp. during winter time. Have you gotten everything turned in yet? I just stopped by and saw Jeff today and looks like I'm good to go so far.

Well, I'll see you at orientation next Friday; I'll be the Af. American lady with the big curly afro and horned rimmed glasses, nervous as all get out!!

Good Luck Jenny!:yeah:

Angela

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Specializes in NICU.

Hi Jenny and Angela,

I'm starting the Upper Division BSN in Jan also. Could I BE more nervous?!? I live in Aurora and will most likely take the light rail into school. Looking forward to meeting everyone next week! :yeah:

-Amy

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I just got in today! Anyone else starting in april? I am so excited!

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Come on, anyone? I know there are already 22 of you out there! I would love to get to know my future classmates!

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Glad to see this school of nursing continue to improve it's nursing program--instead of diploma can award associate/baccalaureate degrees.

I am a DSN graduate and would like to clarify a couple of points. DSN was not a diploma program prior to this accreditation. They have been approved by both the Colorado Commision on Higher Education and The Colorado BON. When I graduated, I recieved a bachelors degree and was eligible to take the NCLEX.

Also, a little off topic but for the folks about to start or considering the school, I was hired into a fairly competitive new grad program for critical care in the Denver area.

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PDC,

It's nice to hear some positive insights from an actual graduate. I am looking into DSON and your comments make me feel more at ease about going there. Thanks!

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Specializes in NICU, Ortho.

Congrats PDC!! I'm happy to hear about your success. This is such an exciting time for me and I'm sure for all the students who are getting ready to enter the Jan 09 class. I've also heard rumor that DSON is considering starting their own MSN program in the future but so far no confirmation on that... However, if this is the case it will give students who are concerned about going further with their education a chance to do so. From what I've learned so far the students are really impressed with the school and the instructors--the only drawback being tuition. But with accredidation this will make it possible for others who really want to go into nursing to be able to realize their dreams, especially young moms or dads, second career people, and folks just graduating from high school. I think the more avenues available for people, the better for the nursing field as a whole, especially with the shortage. As long as standards are kept high and the field is able to attract bright and dedicated individuals, perhaps the profession will continue to improve for the better for everyone!! :D

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