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  1. How hard to get into Metro Fast Pace Bachelors of Nursing Program?

    ashaffer posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just wondering how difficult it is to get into Metro State's bachelors of nursing program (accelerated)? I am curious to know what kind of GPA you need? Thanks to anyone who has any info on

  2. Nursing Job Forecast In Colorado

    ashaffer posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know that the job market right now is doom and gloom, but this link should give you some hope from article "Health care, tech jobs to be in demand in Colorado this year, data says" Check out the...

  3. New grad salaries in the Denver area

    ashaffer replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Izzy11, was it hard to even find a job in LTC? Do you feel that it was an advantage to have your BSN vs ADN to get a job in LTC? How long did it take to get a job after graduating? I am going to...

  4. Metro Accelerated BSN

    ashaffer replied to Yayamaya's topic in Colorado Nursing

    What kind of GPA do you need to get into the program? I am guessing that it is pretty competitive since they only accept 36 a year? Thanks to anyone with

  5. How hard to get into Metro Fast Pace Bachelors of Nursing Program?

    ashaffer replied to ashaffer's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Do they count anything like if you have healthcare experience (I am currently a CNA)? I have a GPA of 3.25 in sciences (3.4 overall in pre-requisites) and a 3.5 GPA of in my previous bachelor's...

  6. BrightStar Home Health Care- thoughts??

    ashaffer replied to Epona's topic in Home Health

    Has anyone worked for BrightStar in the Denver, Colorado area? I have an interview coming up to work with them as a CNA and was wondering if there was any

  7. A&P Pre-reqs and CCCOnline class

    ashaffer replied to orchid09's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for all the great info

  8. A&P Pre-reqs and CCCOnline class

    ashaffer replied to orchid09's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Was the lab kit costly, if you don't mind me

  9. A&P Pre-reqs and CCCOnline class

    ashaffer replied to orchid09's topic in Colorado Nursing

    How does the online option work for these classes with labs? Do you do a simulated online lab? I can't imagine how you would do the

  10. anyone applying to CU for 2010?

    ashaffer replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am in the same boat. I received the email last January as well. Question: does anyone know what percentage of out of staters they allow into the CU program? Someone told me it was a pretty high...

  11. What is it REALLY like for new grads right now?

    ashaffer replied to JamieA0321's topic in Colorado Nursing

    TristanT I see you used to work in the corporate Creative Department. I am in the same boat! I am a graphic designer in the corporate environment trying to get into nursing school. I keep it hush hush...

  12. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    ashaffer replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    QUESTION FOR BRIGHTEN: So with the camera did you photograph specimens you could see with the naked eye? Just curious. I brought a camera to A & P and it seemed to help with the anatomic

  13. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    ashaffer replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the tip of the cliff notes, I will be using

  14. Concorde

    ashaffer replied to tanner98's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have been wondering the same things. Any info would be greatly

  15. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Has anyone graduated from this program or currently a student? How hard is it to get in? I live in Golden, Colorado, and would be willing to commute for part of the program and then rent for a year...

  16. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Does anyone know about American Sentinal University nursing program? I saw that it was CCNE accredited. Is anyone out there going there or have graduated from there? Do most Denver area hospitals hire...

  17. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    ashaffer replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just had my first day of class today. It only meets once a week on Saturdays and goes for 5 hours! The lecture was pretty basic this week. She really just read from her Power Point slides. We took...

  18. Microbiology 2010 (TIPS)

    ashaffer replied to cheezn4life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The recording of lecture is a great tip! I am going to go out and find a digital voice recorder (around $40) tonight to be ready for my Saturday

  19. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Sand Dollar: from reading your posts I have no doubt you will get into the best school for you and do great! Don't beat yourself up too much. I am feeling the same way about getting into nursing...

  20. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The only one I know of that is still doing wait list is Front Range Community College. I would be curious if anyone knew of others that were on wait

  21. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    How do you like being a CNA? I have been at a desk job for 13 years and I would love to get out of a cube. Was it easy to get a job right out of CNA school? Do you work in a hospital

  22. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    ashaffer replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, the itunes is pretty cool. It isn't super detailed, but it gives a good overview. I have been listening to it when I am in the car. Have you started your class yet? I start next Saturday. I am...

  23. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Are you working in a health field career right now? I work full time as a graphic designer and I am thinking I need to work as a CNA for a while in order to get into nursing school. I volunteer at...

  24. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    ashaffer replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats on straight A's! I hope I can do the same when I re-take my A&P classes. You should definitely be able to get into school

  25. My dream is turning out to be a nightmare!

    ashaffer replied to dddduncan's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just wondering, is there a difference between NLN and NLNAC accreditation? Thanks to all who have posted on this thread, it has been helpful to read