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  1. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey everyone, Just a quick note for those of you who might feel like this information is redundant or whatnot... I am posting for EVERYONE out there. You might already know some of this stuff (and...

  2. Most "incentive-oriented" Denver facility?

    mbw5680 replied to Chick.W.Pos.Altitude's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm only a nursing student, but everyone I've spoken to in the field says that Kaiser Permanente is the best place to work. (Another rumor--new grads start at $30/hour, shifts are M-F 8-5.) Of...

  3. Denver School of Nursing and beyond...

    mbw5680 replied to Annesy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, This is a little off topic--but here's some recent info I acquired. I might have to move to Nashville before school is finished (sniff, sniff.) I called Belmont University in Nashville, and...

  4. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, This is a little off topic--but here's some recent info I acquired. I might have to move to Nashville before school is finished (sniff, sniff.) I called Belmont University in Nashville, and...

  5. Three Years?!

    mbw5680 replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    DSN has a short waiting list--but its on the order of months, not years. (As in, if you don't get in for the April quarter, you'll probably get in for July.) Check them out--and tell them I sent you...

  6. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    We did a flu shot clinic today. It was volunteer, but I HIGHLY recommend going to one if you get the chance once you're in school. You get lots of practice (about four hours worth today) of giving IM...

  7. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    One more thing. I noticed earlier that I said parking was a challenge, and it still is, but there's a lot on the northeast corner of 20th and Market that's only $3/day. If you're willing to walk...

  8. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I scanned my posts and I don't think I've mentioned this before--buy a stethascope. While the school has ones you can use in lab, it is EXTREMELY helpful if you have one of your own to practice with....

  9. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just for the record--DSN doesn't offer night classes anymore. The other down side that I see is that federal financial aid isn't available. Also, DSN DOES have a waiting list (I was on the list for...

  10. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi NW, At least right now, getting into DSN is easy. They don't have a very long waiting list (at most one quarter, but you can apply while finishing your last semester of pre-reqs.) As long as...

  11. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Alright folks, scary truth time. We had four tests in the first two weeks, and most of us didn't do as well as we had hoped on them. The work load is overwhelming, and your teachers expect a lot out...

  12. alchohol and nursing

    mbw5680 replied to fuzzie's topic in Colorado Nursing

    First off, congrsts on staying sober, and also for doing the right thing and getting help when you needed it. I would call the State Board of Nursing anonymously, and explain your concern. Maybe they...

  13. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It's true that DSN is not accredited. That doesn't mean they won't ever be. The school has only been around for two years, and they are seeking accreditation. In the interim, they are approved by...

  14. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    First week is over! It was INTENSE!!! They're not kidding when they tell you you're going to be busy. This week alone we had 14 chapters of reading combined for our classes. (Future weeks have a...

  15. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Here's some tuition info for everyone considering the program: My tuition is 28,800 for the two years (it'll be slightly higher for later starting programs.) I had to give $3000 up front to secure my...

  16. Night classes at DSON?

    mbw5680 replied to studentnurse3's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Nope, sorry. Right now classes are offered 8am-6pm. You're part of a group that all takes the same classes at the same time. Unlike traditional college, you don't get to pick when your classes are,...

  17. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, Here's some information from orientation. First off, you need some scrubs--you'll need them first quarter (ask for them for Christmas!) For labs, you can wear any kind of scrubs you want...

  18. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't have a previous college degree. When I went to massage school (I'm a CMT) they required your highest level of completed education (so probably your college degree/transcripts were what they...

  19. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just a quick note--DSN is now requiring a copy of your high school

  20. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I've bought my books for the first quarter. Here's how it breaks down: From Big Dog textbooks: Calculate w/ Confidence package: $78.35 Fundamentals of Nursing + Study Guide $96.00 Essentials of...

  21. Denver School of Nursing and beyond...

    mbw5680 replied to Annesy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks so much for posting this! I know we're all worried about it. Good luck with your BSN

  22. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    mbw5680 replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Cynthia (and everyone else), For the Denver School of Nursing (19th and Market), I didn't have to write an essay or submit letters of recommendation. I just completed my pre-reqs and had an...

  23. Denver School of Nursing

    mbw5680 replied to spenceandchris's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'm going to start a new thread about DSN that talks about my experiences as a student there. When I was trying to find out info about the program (scheduling, etc,) they were not...

  24. Denver School of Nursing

    mbw5680 replied to spenceandchris's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I also want to add my thanks for the information provided. I'm also starting the BSN program in October 06 (!). You can take the NCLEX and be a nurse if you finish this program. JUST DON'T...