lostinthecountry

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1. Assignment grading concern

   lostinthecountry replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

   Thank you for all of the input, she just came through w. my grades for my final assignments in BBoard, so now I know my final grade. Its important they post our assignment grades (for Blackboard) as soon as they can, or based on the expectation they ...

2. Assignment grading concern

   lostinthecountry replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

   I've started an email to send my TA, but wanted any input from fellow students. Have you experienced this situation? My TA, who was nice but seemed very hands off, emphasized how important it was to get everything in before Saturday because grades ha...

3. Assignment grading concern

   lostinthecountry replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

   to above comment, I meant to say my "first" class 4510, not last

4. Assignment grading concern

   lostinthecountry posted a topic in Ohio University

   Just finished my last class 4510 this past Saturday. It is now Tuesday afternoon and my final paper and final BB postings have not been graded yet in Blackboard. My TA, who has been very nice but rather hands off, emphasized all last week how importa...

5. Intra and inter disciplinary teams!! What is the difference?!?!?!

   lostinthecountry replied to bushrn75's topic in Ohio University

   thats so funny, I'm writing the same paper and am still on the 2nd page, but keep looking for excuses to do anything but this!

6. Intra and inter disciplinary teams!! What is the difference?!?!?!

   lostinthecountry replied to bushrn75's topic in Ohio University

   Interdisciplinary would include numerous members in the field of healthcare, ex. nurses, physicians, specialists, pharm, etc.... Intradisciplinary would be limited to a single occupation in healthcare, such as just nurses.

7. Minimum OU credits required for BSN

   lostinthecountry replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

   The residency requirement that is now 30 credits applies to the minimum number of credits a student must complete at OU to gain a BSN. For example, if a new student transfers in and has all of their pre-reqs and gen ed requirements already satisfied ...

8. Minimum OU credits required for BSN

   lostinthecountry replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

   It appears that the residency requirement for the BSN was converted to 30 credit hours with the quarter to semester change.

9. Minimum OU credits required for BSN

   lostinthecountry replied to lostinthecountry's topic in Ohio University

   Chuckster, Thanks so much for your detailed reply. I have seen many of your posts re: OU when I was searching for an answer to my question and they have helped give many of us insight into the ups and downs of the program. Your answer about the resid...

10. Minimum OU credits required for BSN

    lostinthecountry posted a topic in Ohio University

    Asking all students who have been enrolled in the RN to BSN online program and have a DAR, what are the specific number of credits that must be taken as of Fall '12 if you have transfer credits that cover all your pre-reqs and general ed? I start in ...

11. Will they hold my first career against me?

    lostinthecountry replied to Curlygirl9195's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I received a BS in finance and worked in the industry over a decade before nursing school. If anything, it shows you were given responsibility over financial transactions and accountability.

12. B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

    lostinthecountry replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to agree w. anon, a BSN would take alot more work. Nursing clinicals involve on the spot critical thinking and physical and emotional stressors, and the classroom curriculum can be very challenging in a good school because it goes beyond sci...

13. will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

    lostinthecountry replied to djmsailor's topic in Emergency

    The thread question posted states "will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad?". Say recruiter has two resumes; the basic I'm a new grad template; say they're identical, except one has certs, and the other doesn't, who will the recruiter choose???? Th...

14. New Grads and Clinical Hours

    lostinthecountry replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    My clinical hours total is 1,232 for a DPL in Philadelphia (Frankford, now Aria Health). Twas very hard, but leaves you feeling prepared. Graduate in April, then just have to find a job......

15. PDA's for nurses

    lostinthecountry replied to novia1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Ive been carrying a used Sony Clie Palm PDA I bought used off of eBay very cheap for the past two years during nursing clinicals. It is an indispensable tool. My school doesn't recommend or encourage PDAs (due to their lack of exposure to technology)...