PaytonJane

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  1. What makes a great oncology nurse?

    PaytonJane posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi all, I am new to nursing school and very interested in oncology. I understand that school and experience open your eyes to many different types of nursing and may lead you into a career path that...

  2. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

    PaytonJane replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I wore a business suit - black jacket & skirt, hose, conservative closed-toe heels, a button down. Men were in suits and ties. Dress was pretty

  3. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

    PaytonJane replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado Nursing

    They told us on our first day that our cohort's (traditional and accel) average GPA was higher than the average GPA for med school admission and that we beat out approx ten other people for our spot....

  4. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

    PaytonJane replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would not worry as much about experience. I had a 3.84 GPA and worked in business for many years with no professional healthcare experience. I do have previous research experience, am very...

  5. Career change and moving to CO, advice welcome!

    PaytonJane replied to pdxwildcat's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Huh? CU is merit based as well, and is the most selective of all the schools in the state. It's ranked #15 nationally and costs less than Regis. I'm not sure I would agree with this person. Personally...

  6. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey Leafleaf, They weren't really clear about summer versus fall. I believe that it applied to both - that we are required to be available 5-7 days a week, basically. My main question was if my...

  7. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats Asthecrowflies!!!! Tanjuchale, I heard back from CU. It appears we will be in class from 8-1 at least 3 days a week, we will have a 5-hour lab once a week, and scheduled time in the sim lab...

  8. Need help with University of Colorado Denver nursing essay

    PaytonJane replied to jojo89's topic in Colorado Nursing

    CU is very research focused. My assumption is that stats is just as important as the other prereqs in your

  9. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance! That's awesome! I'm in the exact same position - I'm staying home with my 2 year old and I need to figure out if she will need to be in part time or full time care. I plan...

  10. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I believe the program starts the first week of June. I have no idea how you got that 60-70K number for cost! The total cost of the program was estimated by the school to be around

  11. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your disappointment. That is really baffling with your credentials. My guess is that they assigned numerical scores to our GPAs, essays, and interviews, and then ranked us. I hope you...

  12. CU-Denver Summer 2013 Acceptance

    PaytonJane replied to compassionpassion's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thank you so much

  13. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats

  14. CU-Denver Summer 2013 Acceptance

    PaytonJane replied to compassionpassion's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Has anyone tried to get to this link they sent out in the application letter? Every time I enter it is says Page Not

  15. CU-Denver Summer 2013 Acceptance

    PaytonJane replied to compassionpassion's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just received my letter today. The letter date was 11/19, but the postmark was 11/26. I was accepted. Hang in there

  16. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey guys! After days of anxiety I finally received my letter today! I was accepted!!!!!!! So

  17. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I wish we didn't have to wait for a letter! After the interview I felt pretty calm about waiting but as every day goes by I'm more

  18. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I hear they mix accelerated and traditional students in these interviews. Is that right? I wonder if they give a grade for our answers to each question...I don't understand really how we are being...

  19. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    What is the "call

  20. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I also just received my itinerary for interview day. Mine is November 8th. I'm so nervous and excited! I would love to know what they're going to ask us!

  21. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I did! :) I sure hope I am accepted into the program. I'm really dying of curiosity about this interview. Do they give any tests?! Or is it six hours of talking? Observered group activities? So many...

  22. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am so excited. Fingers

  23. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats

  24. Applied to CU Nursing, BSN Traditional, Summer 2013 start

    PaytonJane replied to shanhend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I applied to the traditional, though I have a BA already (I have kids and think that traditional is better suited for me). I got an email today inviting me to an interview. I am so excited! I was...