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I was told that if I haven't had the vaccine, I would have to have the first one prior to start and the rest scheduled. Call Barb. She will help.

Hi somedaynp, I am in the Jan. 4 class and I feel the same way about the networking. Would you like to exchange information? Actually, if any of you would like to send me your personal info, here is my email. [email protected]. I would be happy to give you my name and phone number. I am thinking we will need a lot of support, so I am open to getting to know you guys. I really am soooo excited. Good luck with the financial aid struggle as well. J

Hi Malfijo, I am concerned with that too.. =( I was told it's only a big deal if you want to work for Children's (which I would) or for University Hospital. =( I don't know. Barb said that if they do get accredited prior to graduation, we will be involved but not grandfathered in if it happens later. So. I can't tell. Are you male or female. I really am so very excited!

Hello out there! I recently received my acceptance letter to Platt College for the Jan. 4 start date, class #16. I am VERY excited. I am VERY, VERY excited but very nervous too. I have not met with financial aid yet, which is where a lot of my angst lies. Is there anyone out there that can give me some insight? I realize every situation is unique; however, I am trying to get an idea of what to be prepared for. I met with the Denver School of Nursing and they had decent options, such as, federal aid (which doesn't cover the cost,) then an alternative loan which most cases require a co-signer, the if that doesn't work, you can take an in-house loan which you pay for as you go. Does anyone know if Platt offers a similar deal? I meet with them next week, but here I am, can't sleep, hoping someone can ease my fears a little. Also, would love to share in the excitement with my future classmates if there is anyone else out there who has been accepted for this class. The TEAS test was FREAKING HARD for me. Not so much the Reading and English, but the math about killed me. Thanks for your thoughts.

Hi CalebMommy, All of this stuff is so frustrating because Nurses are in such high demand; however, there does not seem to be a whole lot of options or programs. I have looked into pretty much everything there is out there and for what you are looking for, there just really isn't much. Since you already have a degree, which I don't, you may be in a better place than myself. I know that the community colleges here in Colorado have a decent Nursing program that I believe is better than average, but there is a pretty long waitlist (several years) and to even get onto the waitlist, all of your prereqs have to be completed. Because you have a degree, you may have a good number of the prereqs; however, I am sure there will be some you will need to complete like the Science courses. This is the long route and for me, I tried to be a full time mom, take night classes, work full time and I gotta tell you, it just didn't work for me. I have recently been accepted to the School of Nursing at Platt College. This is a program that is costly and will be fast-paced; however, it is 2-3 days per week, so technically you could work while you are in school (part-time) and you might also have to have a really flexible schedule because once clinicals start, the schedule is not so cut and dry. They do offer federal loan options and in your favor some of your course work may transfer, so it would be less expensive (although, still quite expensive). Good luck to you. Feel free to ask any questions. I have been doing the damn research for a VERY long time.

Hi there! You are not alone in this challenge. I am 32 years old with two kids and this has been something I have wanted to do for a very long time. So, here is a thought. I met with an advisor at Concorde College in Aurora. They have an ADN program where I am told you can work. It's a bridge program where you complete your LPN, I believe within a year, then the second year you are able to work as an LPN while you complete your RN. This program is still costly also, but I was told that in a lot of cases, you are able to get a lot of your school paid for once you are working as an LPN. I spoke with a woman named Michelle. I believe they have a class starting in Jan. then maybe another in March. I wish you luck in your quest. I was accepted to the School of Nursing at Platt College for the Jan. 4 start date. I am not going to work for 3 years, but I anticipate that I will be POOR for a long time. I think it will be worth it if I am able to work it out.

Hi! I saw that you met with financial aid. I just got my acceptance letter from Platt, but it makes it difficult because it is a big secret about financial aid. Are you in the Jan. 4 class? #16. We will probably be classmates. I am wondering.... Are you willing to share what you learned at the appointment? Do they have payment plans? If you don't have a co-signer, do they allow you to pay monthly? Anything you can tell me would be great. Thanks.