ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Denver School of Nursing is a private college centered completely on the art as well as the science of nursing. Undistracted by other disciplines or aspects of inquiry, Denver School of Nursing concentrates every bit of resources and attention on the essential task accessible: Preparing individuals to work as nursing specialists.
Denver School of Nursing provides a brick-and-mortar campus in the mind of the energetic lower downtown district also known as LoDo. The Mile High City campus is a little walk from historic Union Station and also Larimer Square, and also suitable for light rail transportation. For added convenience, distance education programs for post-licensure pupils are available.
Either you attend the physical campus for pre-licensure programs, or even obtain your education virtually as a post-licensure student, be confident that nursing is everything at Denver School of Nursing.
NURSING PROGRAM
This program is for the pupil that has already fulfilled the precondition requirements for the ADN completion training program and comprises of 6 quarters (eighteen months) of nursing courses with both didactic as well as clinical components structured on a foundation of general education courses conveyed in from other accredited institutions.
For pupils conveying in general education courses from various licensed institutions, this option includes 6 quarters of nursing courses with either didactic as well as clinical components designed on these foundational courses. Graduates are prepared to apply to obtain the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) as well as obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing. The regular completion training program takes twelve months and six months.
Students achieve general education advantages as they:
- Develop creative as well as critical analytical competencies across a wide range of clinical and also human knowledge situations
- Develop expertise in written, technical, as well as oral communications
- Function ethically and also fulfill professional standards with credibility.
Total program cost is USD $18,407
Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale or better in all prerequisite courses required.
- Have completed all prerequisites prior to the start date of their program.
- Prerequisite course work does not have to be completed at the time of application, however please be realistic about being able to complete all outstanding prerequisites before the start date of the program.
- Applicants will submit a one-page typewritten personal statement (double-spaced, 12 point font) that addresses your professional goals, healthcare related work background and volunteer experience with their application. The content is the most important part of the statement; however it will be reviewed for writing style, syntax and grammar.
- Eligibility for all ADN programs is pending the successful completion of a drug screen and a criminal background check due five weeks before the start of the program. These are not required with the initial application.
- Eligibility for all ADN programs is pending the successful submission of all required immunizations records and completed “Fit For Practice” form. Applicants will receive more information on submitting these forms during the admissions interview if granted. These are not required with the initial application.
- Applicants must have the ability to meet all the requirements for licensure and the physical, psychological and emotional standards established by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act and the State Board of Nursing.
- Applicants must have the ability to become certified in CPR. This is not required with the initial application.
- DSN is not eligible to accept international students at this time.
- ADN applicants who appear best qualified for the program will be contacted for an application interview and testing. In state students will have the interview and be set up to return within 3 weeks to take the entrance exam. In state students will be loaned a study guide for the exam. Out of state applicants typically will buy a study guide, come to Denver for the interview and take the entrance exam the next morning.
- Applicants that have already graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college do not have to take the HESI A2 entrance exam.
Important note: This program has an admissions process where students are selected based on a number of factors including personal statement, previous health care and or volunteer experience and cumulative / science GPA (acceptance is not based solely on GPA).
Contact:
Denver School of Nursing
Address: 1401 19th St, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: +1 303-292-0015
Website: https://www.denverschoolofnursing.edu/
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