http://allnurses.com Discuss issues related to online nurse programs, online nursing degrees or distance learning. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/slippery-rock-online-440159-new.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:22 GMT I am looking for someone that has or is currently attending Slippery Rock's online RN to BSN program....I am starting the program in January and also working full-time with a family at home. I for the life of me can't figure out how many classes to take. I was wondering what the class work was like. Is it mostly writting papers?? Online tests??? What is the format?? Thanks for all your help! ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing werlp http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/slippery-rock-online-440159.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/clep-exams-scores-440109-new.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:01:12 GMT I was under the impression that CLEP was a pass/fail test.I then read something saying you needed a... I was under the impression that CLEP was a pass/fail test.I then read something saying you needed a certain score for ISU to accept it? Am I correct? And if so does the same go for Excelsior? Thank you for reading thus ....and for any helpful info you may have:specs: ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing Sandcastles http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/clep-exams-scores-440109.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/utica-college-online-440076-new.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:26:06 GMT Hi all, I just started this thread to hopefully hear from those who are familiar with the online RN... Hi all, I just started this thread to hopefully hear from those who are familiar with the online RN to BSN program @ Utica College. I was recently accepted into the program and will start classes in Jan., but want to hear from anyone currently enrolled or any grads from the program. It seems like a very good program, the prices are reasonable, and there is no actual clinical component just "special projects." If anyone has :twocents: to throw in, please feel free to do so. Thanks in advance!!!!!! ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing Mariposa2009 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/utica-college-online-440076.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/mid-state-technical-440064-new.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:01:10 GMT Hey, I found out that Mid State Technical College in Wisconsin offers *Microbiology totally... Hey,

I found out that Mid State Technical College in Wisconsin offers Microbiology totally online (4 credits) including the laboratory. Like CCCOnline in Colorado, they use a LabPaq for the online lab. The course is designated Microbiology 10-806-197 and the section is listed as 24063. The course is used for their associate degree nursing (RN) program.

Here is their website:
http://www.mstc.edu/includes/microbiologymaterials.htm

It begins Jan 14, 2010. I am thinking of taking it. Anyone else interested or know anything about it?

Oppenheimer ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing oppenheimer http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/mid-state-technical-440064.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/integrated-science-program-440060-new.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:43:11 GMT has anyone done there pre reqs here.? I'm thinking of going they are also accredited by WASC I'm wondering if this will transfer to local JC or Indiana state University...thinking of doing there bsn program ? any info would be greatly appreciated :yeah: ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing lvnrnmd2be http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/integrated-science-program-440060.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/best-accredit-online-440014-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:49:30 GMT Just to cut this short, I only have a high school diploma and I am looking to go back to school for... Just to cut this short, I only have a high school diploma and I am looking to go back to school for LPN. I don't have the schedule to go back to an actual school right now. Does anyone have any information on the online LPN courses that really work and can actually get you a job afterwards. And does anyone know what online courses you can get student loans on? ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing jcook0113 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/best-accredit-online-440014.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/question-about-ec-439793-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:29 GMT I'm studying for reproductive health right now and trying to stick with the study guide. But the chapters in the text have SO much more information in them. For example, all the congenital disorders... if I only study the ones listed I should be ok? I just don't understand why they give you entire chapters to read when only 1-2 sections out of them are on the exam!! I'm using Lisa Arends notes as my main guide with the text to back them up because I'm finding the text to be so overwhelming!

Thanks!!

Megan ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing MegRT http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/question-about-ec-439793.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/i-got-b-439675-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:18:20 GMT :yeah::yeah: Can you believe it?! I actually paid for it 1 year ago, and chickened out at the... :yeah::yeah:
Can you believe it?! I actually paid for it 1 year ago, and chickened out at the last minute!!! I didn't know at the time that NO SHOWS=NO REFUNDS!!! So I started studying it all over again, paid for it AGAIN, sucked in my gut, threw back my shoulders, and walked into that testing center today like I had CONFIDENCE:coollook:! IT WORKED! It took me 2 full hours to finish, but once I got over the SHOCK:eek: of all the questions that seemed completely FOREIGN to me, I put on my thinking cap and worked out that test like a puzzle! The ones I knew, I knew. The ones I didn't know, I was able to somewhat decipher their meaning and make an educated guess:specs:. I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF!!! YEA MEEEEE!!!:D:yeah:

BTW does anyone know what that upside down "µ" thingy with a long tail is? If you are gonna take Micro test anytime soon, learn whatever that thing is!!:uhoh3:

I have the A&P test at 8AM tomorrow...back to this :eek:...and wish me luck! :bugeyes: ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing BerryHappy http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/i-got-b-439675.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/excelsior-college-georgia-439672-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:04:11 GMT I know a couple of people in Georgia who are starting the precepted clinicals after completing the... I know a couple of people in Georgia who are starting the precepted clinicals after completing the EC ASN. From what I hear, it's easier if you do it through the hospital where you are employed. Is that the consensus?

What about those who work in a specialized facility that may not have psych, OB, and whatever other rotations that are required? Are hospitals welcoming non-employees who are already ASN grads for a 350-700 hour clinical preceptorship, and have no current affiliation with a school of nursing as a student? How does that work? Is it possible, considering the potential liability? Does the state provide an outline of a course of study for the clinical experience?

I ask because I participated in some of the political processes of the previous Georgia legislative session, and wondered if the process the State has mandated actually works for those forced to go through it. I'm not in a position of political power, but I am persistent, and, as an EC alumnus and Georgia resident, I would like to see the process made 'user friendly' for the preceptees. If the State changes the system, their solution should be fair and just for those affected by the change.

I plan to enter a PhD program when I finish the MSN in a few months, and the issue of clinical competency among students in different types of pre-licensure nursing course formats (distance vs. traditional vs. challenge exam, etc.) and the relevance of prior clinical experience has very little applicable research that I can find. It might make for a great project(s) for someone (maybe even me), and may actually be of benefit when state BONs place what appear to be unwarranted restrictions on new EC graduates. As long as there is ignorance regarding the issue, this will continue.

Any feedback from those currently jumping through the hoops? ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing Pmdc http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/excelsior-college-georgia-439672.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/hi-en1-hm-439450-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:00 GMT Hi! What a story i have.. anyways I was a Navy hm for 8 yrs challenged the Cali LVN passed was... Hi! What a story i have.. anyways I was a Navy hm for 8 yrs challenged the Cali LVN passed was employed by UCSD. Moved home to Louisiana the BON doesn't acknowldedge anything. JOY! Ready to get back to work where my heart is and am pretty sure EC is my only route as I have 4 small boys at home... Just curious if anyone else went on to EC and what did you get credits for from your SMART transcripts so I can know what prereqs I need, TIA! Oh, I let my license expire so... shame shame one me.... and I LOVE the boards!! Great job! ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing hotbabydoc http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/hi-en1-hm-439450.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/excelsior-books-439396-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:56:32 GMT If you went to excelsior did you use excelsior books or did you use. NCLEX material, or check books... If you went to excelsior did you use excelsior books or did you use. NCLEX material, or check books out from the library to study. What material did you use? ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing dlissa74 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/excelsior-books-439396.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/social-sciences-excelsior-439381-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:04 GMT specs:Hello, If you took your social sciences ie.(life span developmental psychology core and... specs:Hello,
If you took your social sciences ie.(life span developmental psychology core and sociology core) at a local college and not excellsior what classes did you take? I am trying to take as many of my prerequites that I can at the local college to save money. Before transfering to excellsior. Any help is greatly appreciated!:loveya: ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing dlissa74 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/social-sciences-excelsior-439381.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/humanities-excelsior-college-439380-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:56 GMT :specs:Hello, If you took your humanities at a local college and not excellsior what classes did... :specs:Hello,
If you took your humanities at a local college and not excellsior what classes did you take? I am trying to take as many of my prerequites that I can at the local college to save money. Before transfering to excellsior. Any help is greatly appreciated!:loveya: ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing dlissa74 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/humanities-excelsior-college-439380.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/passed-hd3-439095-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:08:03 GMT I passed Health Differences 3 today!!!!!! Now, all I have is my repeat of Health Differences... I passed Health Differences 3 today!!!!!!

Now, all I have is my repeat of Health Differences 2!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, all

Lisa ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing Lisa1980 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/passed-hd3-439095.html http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/una-438970-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:53:36 GMT Hi I just got accepted to the flex track RN to BSN program at UNA to start in the spring 2010. Are... Hi
I just got accepted to the flex track RN to BSN program at UNA to start in the spring 2010. Are there any others out here with same start date?????? ]]> Distance Learning for Nursing lovenursing21 http://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/una-438970.html