Raicho

Raicho BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    FYI: Platt is now accredited through the NLNAC.

  2. What's the deal with Platt College in Aurora?

    Raicho replied to dddduncan's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am a Platt Alum, I graduated with their 2nd class in December of 2008. I applied to and was immediately offered a job at Craig Hospital in Englewood. We specialize in Spinal Cord and Traumatic...

  3. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just an FYI, Platt now has complete approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing and is expecting a site visit from the NLN in the next 6 months-1 year (I think, I could be off on the time). In...

  4. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Alice88, I was only the 2nd class to graduate and we were done in 32 months. However, that was before they changed their schedule. Platt worked for me as I already had some classes, but not all, and...

  5. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If I remember correctly, they are pretty good about giving credit, I got everything I possbly could as I also already had a Bachelor's. BTW, I graduated in December and am now working at Craig...

  6. Cut off between 76 and 265 ?s and Failed?

    Raicho posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has anyone taken the NCLEX, gotten cut off between 76 and 265 questions and FAILED? I took it today and was cut off at 140; got to see that wonderful weird blue screen that makes you think something...

  7. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Update: I just found out I passed the NCLEX!!!! So far everyone in my class has passed. I used Kaplan, some others did as well, some did not. I liked it but I think you should definitely do the...

  8. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi All, Sorry it has taken me a bit to update. I need to clarify what I meant when I said no one cares where you get your Masters. There are so many upper level nursing positions open and so few...

  9. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Again, can't figure out how to reply to a message... I forgot to add; I am applying for a job at Craig Hospital here in Denver. It is 1 of the top 2 Rehab hospitals in the country and a MAGNET...

  10. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    BTW, Denver School of Nursing just announce that they are now nationally accredited by "The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology which is listed by the U.S. Department...

  11. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, Sorry I have been MIA for a while; I have been doing my Senior practicum (Capstone) and working my other job as well as classes so life has been crazy. I will try to answer a few questions...

  12. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Platt's 1st class graduated in April. Last I heard, 8 out of 9 had taken the NCLEX and passed. I don't know about the last one as there were some medical issues and so the test was put off. I am...

  13. Navy Reserve then Active Duty?

    Raicho posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi everyone. I am a 31 yr old female with a prior BA, I just finished my first year of a BSN program in Denver, will graduate in Fall of '08, and am looking at joining the military. I am trying to...

  14. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Raicho replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a BSN student nurse in Colorado. Thinking about going into the Navy but so far haven't been able to get enough info to know if it is really something I want to do. Also work at Denver Health so...

  15. Platt college?

    Raicho replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm at Platt College right now, I just started my 2nd quarter. It is really hard, especially as I am doing my pre-reqs concurrently. Yes, it is a bit expensive, although with Federal aid, I will only...

  16. Navy question

    Raicho replied to Lockcuff's topic in Government, Military

    Hi everyone, I have a similar situation, BA in East Asian Studies and Japanese, but am working on my BSN as we speak. I was looking at going Naval Reserve while I finish up school. I would be...