Pamcakes87

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1. Denver School Of Nursing vs Front Range Community College

   Pamcakes87 replied to Tre'Vone's topic in Colorado

   Metro's dual program only starts nursing classes AFTER you get your ADN and RN. They're basically trying to get you to take your Gen Ed classes at Metro while completing your ADN at a local CC. I'm currently attending FRCC and dual enrolled with UCCS...

2. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   Pamcakes87 replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   Hi, Ingrid. I worked hard to keep my GPA up during pre-reqs and studied a lot for the HESI so that when it came time to apply I was pretty confident. They take 45 students a semester including roll-overs from failing previous semesters. Mine lost 4 a...

3. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   Pamcakes87 replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   FRCC has a better NCLEX pass rate as far as I know and I heard of better placement for FRCC students from personnel at UCH. I completed my first semester at FRCC and I am dual enrolled with UCCS starting in January. I really like the program. In fact...

4. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   Pamcakes87 replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   I would stick with FRCC. I was in the same position but I checked out UNC and just wasn't that keen on it. I've heard also FRCC has more placement than UNC does after graduation. The UCCS dual program appears to be the best option if you won't want t...

5. Front Range Community College January 2015 start

   Pamcakes87 replied to TheRedNurse's topic in Colorado

   FRCC-Larimer does a dual enrollment with UCCS. I just started this week and talked to our campus rep about the dual enrollment program today, actually. If you look at FRCC nursing website they list all the bridge/dual programs but I think UCCS is one...

6. Fall acceptance letters 2014

   Pamcakes87 replied to rnjacqui's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I got my acceptance email on April 9th for FRCC-Larimer campus. I about fell out of my chair at work when I read the email because I wasn't expecting it until later in the month. I had a 3.9 pre-req GPA and a 90 overall on my hesi with extra points f...

7. Single parent.... Balance study time?????

   Pamcakes87 replied to AMBITIOUS4US2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As a single parent myself my first advice would be to get your baby on a set bedtime. Mine thrived with a set schedule when he was younger and we tend to stick to it to this day. The alone time after your kiddo is asleep is not only important for you...