Looking for a School in Denver, ADN Program

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Hello!

I currently live in florida and want to move to Denver as soon as I finish my Paramedic program here. I do not have all of the pre reqs for most nursing schools and plan to finish them while working as a Paramedic out in Denver. I want to get to working and making a decent salary soon after I move to Denver. I have been looking at schools and I believe i have only found one school that has a ADN program option and not just a BSN option, which is the Denver School of Nursing. I have not found too many reviews on the school and I am hoping it would be a good program. I do want to get my BSN but I want to have a more stable salary while finishing the pre reqs for pursuing my BSN. I know it sounds like I am trying to avoid my BSN in total but I am currently not in a good situation living at home and need to get a job where I will be comfortable, salary wise. I do truly want to be a nurse and seeing that there are not many ADN programs offered in denver, it gets me thinking that maybe most places of work are looking for BSN's only. I hope this isn't the case. I feel like i need guidance.

Thank you for your help!

Will

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Research job postings that are currently available in Denver to see if they state BSN required or preferred. If they do, you may have difficulty finding a job with an ADN, especially in acute care. For finding schools, go to the CO BON website and look for a list of approved programs.

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Several community colleges here have ADN programs. Denver is a very tough market even with a BSN, FYI. Are you hoping to stay here after you graduate?

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Yeah, I do. I Love Colorado and have been wanting to live in Denver for awhile. Which Community Colleges around are you talking about?

thanks

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Arapahoe Community College has an ADN program

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