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Nov 06, 2009 11:09 AM

U of M Flint-RN to BSN

by RN1981

I am looking to start an RN to BSN programm (online) in the winter and this is the one I am leaning towards due to the fact that I have most of the pre-reqs. I will be working full time and and I am looking to take about three classes per semester.

Anybody in this program? How is it? How are you doing in it? Would you recommend it? Any tips you can give me or others looking into this program?

Thanks in advance!


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from BrayaRN
Old Nov 11, 2009, 06:47 PM

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I am currently in my 3rd semester of this program. I chose it because my credits transferred in nicely and I figured the U of M name couldn't hurt. After this semester I will only have 13 credits to take. I took 9 credits the first semester and worked a 0.7 to 0.8 FTE with no children. The next semester I took 7 credits and had a baby over spring break. This semester I am now working nearly full-time and taking 6 credits. I have gotten A's in all classes but one. NUR 300 is a bunch of busy-work and not like the other non-clinical nursing credits. Most classes focus heavily on the discussion board with around 4 posts required per week. Some have open book exams and usually a group project. It is very manageable. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
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from AnnaN5
Old Nov 12, 2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BrayaRN View Post
I am currently in my 3rd semester of this program. I chose it because my credits transferred in nicely and I figured the U of M name couldn't hurt. After this semester I will only have 13 credits to take. I took 9 credits the first semester and worked a 0.7 to 0.8 FTE with no children. The next semester I took 7 credits and had a baby over spring break. This semester I am now working nearly full-time and taking 6 credits. I have gotten A's in all classes but one. NUR 300 is a bunch of busy-work and not like the other non-clinical nursing credits. Most classes focus heavily on the discussion board with around 4 posts required per week. Some have open book exams and usually a group project. It is very manageable. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
Have you taken NUR 430 and NUR 407 or 421? I tried to register yesterday morning for these classes and have had nothing but problems. I get an error of "instructors signature required" and can't get anyone in the nursing office to return my phone calls or emails. I have never had problems enrolling before.
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from BrayaRN
Old Nov 12, 2009, 05:37 PM
Updated Nov 12, 2009 at 05:50 PM by sirI

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They need to make sure that you have the prerequisites. I assume that they are incredibly busy at registration time. I am taking NUR 407 currently and had to wait to be cleared last semester to register for it. I wouldn't worry; I am certain that there will be an open spot. In fact, I have not been cleared for NUR 410, yet, but I assume there will be a spot for me.
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from sirI
Old Nov 12, 2009, 05:51 PM

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from AnnaN5
Old Nov 12, 2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BrayaRN View Post
They need to make sure that you have the prerequisites. I assume that they are incredibly busy at registration time. I am taking NUR 407 currently and had to wait to be cleared last semester to register for it. I wouldn't worry; I am certain that there will be an open spot. In fact, I have not been cleared for NUR 410, yet, but I assume there will be a spot for me.
Thanks for the info. I thought it was weird since there are actually no pre-reqs for 407 or 421. I know they have to review all of our clinical paperwork before they will clear us for 410/430. Hopefully there are seats available when they get around for me since i only have those 4 classes left.
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