Looking for LPN school in Colorado

mtnmedic · Nov 18, 2009

Please note that on the page you listed, it says that list was last updated 8-31-09
One the link posted earlier in the thread: http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?institution=&state=CO&submit=Search&form_submitted=TRUE&Itemid=192&option=com_directory&showquery
You will find DSN listed as a candidate.
So is Westwood! I didn't realize they were at candidate... I heard they are starting a nursing program.

NCAHLC (the link you gave) and NLNAC are 2 completely different organizations. NLN is the standard by which most programs are accredited. Hopefully, NLNAC will update the page and list DSN as a candidate.

SummitRN, BSN, RN · Nov 18, 2009

NCAHLC (the link you gave) and NLNAC are 2 completely different organizations. NLN is the standard by which most programs are accredited. Hopefully, NLNAC will update the page and list DSN as a candidate.

Ah... OK. Hopefully it is just a slow update on NLN's part. DSN wouldn't be publicly claiming they had candidacy if they didn't, would they? Seems like a good way to not get it.

Dennis88 · Nov 18, 2009

I don't understand what NCAHLC status has to do with NLN status. Platt has NLN candidate status but they don't have NCAHLC accreditation or candidate status.

SummitRN, BSN, RN · Nov 18, 2009

Okay, now I remember seeing that for the traditional program tuition, so yes that would be $60k. The ABSN and CHOICE are different. Thanks! I was starting to worry.

CHOICE is still going to be a little over $40K (don't forget those required upper division electives).

ABSN is going to be just under $38K (extra fees and the ethics class aren't included in that 57 credit list)

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Nov 18, 2009

I took it through ccconline, it worked out great for me and I got an A. Good luck One1!

mkggirl · Nov 19, 2009

I spoke to a women from NLN (the contact info is on their site) NLN accreditation takes anywhere from a few monthes to 2 years. She said it depends on how quickly the school wanted to move along. Also Univery of Kansas takes DSN's current accreditation. I was concerned because I do want to go to grad school, but not University of Phoenix.

mkggirl · Nov 19, 2009

DSN is not a candidate for NLN status. You can call and speak to the people. And I had my interview 2 weeks ago. They are not candidate status (as of 2 weeks ago).

mtnmedic · Nov 20, 2009

I don't understand what NCAHLC status has to do with NLN status. Platt has NLN candidate status but they don't have NCAHLC accreditation or candidate status.

I dont think the 2 have anything to do with each other.

albpreemieRN · Nov 21, 2009

They are 2 different accreditations. As I have had it explained to me DSN wanted HLC candidacy before NLN. They are planning on having a MSN program in the near future and HLC is regional accreditation that is required. We were told regional accreditation would be achieved before NLN. Our Dean has stated we have all the paperwork in for NLN candidacy and should have full approval by July.

Hope this clarifies!

TristanT · Nov 21, 2009

Does anyone have experience with the residency program at UCH? (Admission for the February cohort ended last week.) They seem to have a variety of openings, but I am wondering if they only accept new grads from the Denver area or is it a national candidate pool? What are they looking for?

vanderth · Nov 21, 2009

Hi, I have been provisionally accepted as a nursing student at MSCD for Jan 2010. My name is Theresa. I also think it would be beneficial to get to know some of the people who will be potentially attending. Write me a note and let me know a little bit about you.

I currently conduct HIV research at UCHSC. I decided to become a nurse and hopefully will be attending the same time you are.

See ya,

Theresa

ps have you received the packet we were supposed to get for the backround and drug check yet?

Dennis88 · Nov 22, 2009

I'm going to be attending as well. I haven't received my packet yet either.