KJ0615

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1. LUCKY! to have a job

   KJ0615 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Since corporations started outsourcing US jobs off shore, this has statement has been used as a veiled threat. I have read that in some areas, experienced nurses are being replaced by "less expensive" nurses coming in from other countries. This coun...

2. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   The accreditation team was in the school last week. Still in the works - could know within 60 days (for national accreditation).

3. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Hello, Patoyia: The program is pretty structured and keeps the whole class going throught the program together. The only exception is when someone has already taken a class -in this case the student can be excused from taking it again (though many i...

4. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Hi: You do have to get health insurance. I think that is a requirement of some of the clinical locations.

5. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Hi: About six weeks before you start, you will get an email advising you that an initial $3,000.00 payment is due by a specified date (I think it was due a month before I started). This payment covers the first 2 months of school. As regards to scr...

6. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Salsaking: Which day (and time) did you tour DSN? The reason that I ask is that you may have come through my lab during your tour

7. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   This is just a preliminary - Monday: Research 8AM - 10:15 Foundations 11AM - 1:15 Tuesday: Dosage Calculation 8 AM - 10:45 Foundations 12 PM - 2:15 Wednesday : Foundations Lab 8:45 - 12:45 or ...

8. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Hi: I am just about to finish my first quarter, and here is what that schedule is: Monday - Health Assessment Lab 9 AM - Noon Tuesday - Pharmacology 9 AM - 11:45 Topics in Nursing 1 PM - 3:15 Wednesday - Pathophsiology 8:30 AM -...

9. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Hi: I just started DSN in January, so I will answer you as best I can. Please clarify what you mean by the pass/fail rate (nclex?). The teachers are all very knowledgeable and are interested in student success. I am in the BSN program, and our fir...

10. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

    Hi, Jamie: You will need to call the school and ask (303-292-0015). When I started, the wait list was only until the following quarter, but this may have changed. Good luck!

11. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

    Hi, Lizzie21: I am glad that everything went so well - I thought it would. I just finished week 2 of the first quarter. There is a lot of reading, but so far my nose is above water. Look forward to seeing you in July!

12. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

    Hi: I got a letter of acceptance within two weeks of my interview. Jeff is a very easy going, easy-to-talk to guy. As long as you meet the grade and prereqs per the web site, your interview will most likely center on tuition information and program...

13. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    KJ0615 replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

    Hi: Please do not sweat the interview with DSON. There are no trick questions, it mostly consists of telling you about the school and study demands of the program you are interested in, tuition issues, and they will give you a tour of the school. I...

14. Has anyone used this book?

    KJ0615 replied to IndyMitchell's topic in General Students

    You can get this book at amazon.com. I hope this helps.