UMB Spring 2012

aeonic · Jan 12, 2012

Hargrove, I'm not sure, but if you haven't made arrangements for payment of your tuition yet, it may be keeping you from accessing Blackboard. I'm assuming that you've gotten your UMB login/password, so if you are entering that into the Blackboard login, and are being refused access, it could be that your registration is incomplete. Early last week, I couldn't get on; as soon as my tuition bill payment was processed, I had no problems.

If you are sure that everything is complete, I'd contact IT re: your inability to access BB. There's only one course listed so far, but there's a ton of info. Even if you don't have time to read everything, it will help you to have things organized when class starts week after next.

Keep in mind that there's a med calc test the 2nd week in. There's lots of instructional info/practice problems on BB, and this is a good time to get that out of the way (unless you're lucky enough to be able to do med calcs in your sleep).

I don't check into AllNurses very often these days, so if you have any more questions, email me at [email protected].

aeonic · Jan 12, 2012

....We are suppose to subscribe to Neehr Perfect which is required for the N304 and N333 courses....

temem, are you Traditional BSN or CNL? And are you at Shady Grove or downtown? I've searched through Blackboard pretty carefully, but haven't seen any mention of Neehr Perfect (I'm Trad BSN downtown). Can you tell us where you found your info at? I don't want to start classes without anything that's specified as "required". Thanks!

Hargrove86 · Jan 12, 2012

I got into BB tonight. Everything is paid and has been for awhile. I have to say, all the info posted on BB is overwhelming! Ahhh!

guest10 · Jan 12, 2012

Neehr Perfect is only being used at the Shady Grove campus - it is a pilot program on electronic healthcare records which may be implemented on the main campus after testing is completed. The first group of students who have had the entire program will graduate this spring. UMB is and always has been on the cutting edge of nursing education. Pilots of any program are expensive and difficult to administer. The small size of the student body at Shady Grove make it the ideal place to try out new ideas. But rest assured that a lot of scrutiny was applied from senior nursing leadership prior to its approval. Only time will tell but the expectation is that UMB students who have had this training will have a competitive advantage, if not now, eventually.

aeonic · Jan 13, 2012

Neehr Perfect is only being used at the Shady Grove campus - it is a pilot program on electronic healthcare records which may be implemented on the main campus after testing is completed.

Thanks for keeping an eye on us here, Grey Lady. I can't speak for anyone else on the thread, but right about now I'm feeling nervous and clueless, and I keep worrying that I've forgotten something essential. The post about Neehr Perfect sent me into a bit of a tailspin yesterday, so it's a big help when you log on to clear things up. Many thanks!

guest10 · Jan 13, 2012

In my experience, all new students feel that way, or at least the majority do. And I worry about those who don't as they might be just a bit too overconfident to do the real work and to really invest themselves in it. One step at a time, one accomplishment at a time, they add up until you all of a sudden find yourself at the finish line. Be brave, give it your all and you will get there. Best of luck.

guest10 · Jan 13, 2012

You will be using Neehr Perfect every semester including the last. You may choose whatever length subscription you want to.

Hargrove86 · Jan 13, 2012

aeonic - i feel the exact same way! i am so terrified i am forgetting something and not prepared. i am overwhelmed. excited but nervous and overwhelmed! ah!

tippeny · Jan 17, 2012

Tomorrow is the big Orientation day for those of us going to the Baltimore campus. I'm excited and nervous for orientation because that means it is all really happening! I'm right there with you, Hargrove86, feeling a bit overwhelmed. I got a call from the Admissions office on Thursday asking if I was going to bring my final transcript from AACC to orientation.... it should have been sent mid-December when classes ended! I briefly panicked, requested another copy be sent to UMB, then got a call back saying that they had located it.

Does anyone want to try and meet at Orientation? I'm am planning on getting there rather early to see what traffic and the walk from the parking garage are going to be like for the 8:00 a.m. Health Assessment class.

Hargrove86 · Jan 17, 2012

tippeny - I would like to meet up if you are willing. I too want to get there early to be safe and see what traffic is like. You can text or call me or e-mail me to make plans if you like. [email protected] and 443.846.3747.