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1. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   PDC replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

   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...

2. Why is CCD not accredited?

   PDC replied to fuzzie's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Fuzzie, The whole accredidation thing is very confusing. There are numerous accrediting organizations and interpretation of what that word means. CCD as a school is accredited, this is from their...

3. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   PDC replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

   keland1, You are about right on the Sallie Mae interest rate. You are also right that the program is pretty intense (especially if you are trying to work or have a family) but I think all nursing...

4. Call Pay

   PDC replied to GI Jackie's topic in Gastroenterology

   Jackie, We get $4.00 per hour for being on call, time and a half if called in, and are paid a minimum of 2 hours. I should mention that I am a tech, not yet a nurse, but the call pay is the same for...

5. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

   PDC replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Hi All, My name is Pat and I am in the October BSN class as well. I will try and add what I can to this thread. On the paperwork I have it says that highschool diploma is required only if you do not...

6. Male Nursing Shoes?

   PDC replied to pdpeanut's topic in Men in Nursing

   What are these? I haven't heard of

7. Male Nursing Shoes?

   PDC replied to pdpeanut's topic in Men in Nursing

   This thread is kinda old but I had to give a shout out for Dansko clogs. I work in a GI lab and am on my feet the majority of the time. I don't do well with soft shoes so Crocs and most athletic...

8. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

   PDC replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, sounds like a way different dynamic where you are. Where I live EMT's are allowed to function at about the same level as aides, not even close to RN's and Paramedics are pretty limited in what...

9. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

   PDC replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is off the subject, but was anyone else offended by this? EMT's and Paramedics are not fit to work alongside RN's and LPN's. I am not suggesting that RN's and Paramedics are...

10. Anyone Familiar W/new Double Balloon Endoscopy??

    PDC replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi, We just got the Givens small bowel capsule system about a month ago. Only a hand full of cases so far, but we have found a couple of bleeding sites. One of our docs brought in a video about the...

11. Prevacid allergy?

    PDC replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a GI Lab so I meet a lot of people on this or similar meds. I hadn't encountered anyone with an allergy until just the other day, I think it was Prilosec though. I guess it must be rare...

12. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    PDC replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello, I just joined today, this is my first post. I will be starting the BSN/Upper Division program at DSON in October. I am very interested in hearing about the experiences of current and former...