Independent/distance learning

[mona b RN]

Hello everyone,

It's great to see a distance /independent learning topic. Currently, I am considering Deaconess School of Nursing. Is there anyone else considering this school? I find I definately work better independently and I'm hoping to make a decision soon on whether to go for Deaconess or not. The problem is the cost, it is so darn expensive. I am trying to get into my local college adn program but there are a ton of applicants so I don't know if that's going to happen. I am not going to wait another year to start nursing school if I don't have to.

Hope to hear from other independent learners soon.

mona b

[mona b RN, BSN, RN]

Sounds to me like she's talking about prereq's. She must be anxious to get started with nursing courses? Aren't we all?

BTW what was your snowfall total? I think we got about two feet, depending on where you are standing. Too much.

mona b

[opalmRN]

Originally posted by mona b

BTW what was your snowfall total? I think we got about two feet, depending on where you are standing. Too much.mona b

Hey there,

How are you? The snowfall total according to MDH was 18".

Translation by our dog, TOO MUCH!

She jumped off the porch to do her bussiness and froze when she hit the snow, turned her head back towards me and gave me a look as if to say, "you could have at least warned me!" Too funny, needless to say now we have to push her off the porch everytime. Labs, they are such big sissys!

Still waiting, how about you?

C

[mona b RN, BSN, RN]

I am still on the fence about school.

I have had a horrendous week. I lost my brother and I'm trying to deal with that right now. I have a post up on the general nursing forum. Wow, there are some really thoughtful people on this bb.

mona b

[Spazzy Nurse, RN]

Oh my gosh Mona..... I am SO sorry to hear you lost your brother. Put everything on hold and take care of yourself and whoever else you need to take care of right now. This is life.... school isn't.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[NICURNtobe]

Mona, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother.

[NurseExplorer]

Okay, so do I have this right?

Deaconess:

-no prior healthcare experience required

-clinical validations done at missouri campus

Excelsior:

-prior healthcare experience required (EMT, Paramedic, etc.)

-well known program

You all have piqued my interest in online education.

[NurseExplorer]

Originally posted by mona b

I am still on the fence about school.

I have had a horrendous week. I lost my brother and I'm trying to deal with that right now. I have a post up on the general nursing forum. Wow, there are some really thoughtful people on this bb.

mona b

Mona, my condolences to you.

[mona b RN, BSN, RN]

Originally posted by NurseExplorer

Okay, so do I have this right?

Deaconess:

-no prior healthcare experience required

-clinical validations done at missouri campus

Excelsior:

-prior healthcare experience required (EMT, Paramedic, etc.)

-well known program

You all have piqued my interest in online education.

NursExplorer,

You have it right. If you have other questions, let's hear 'em.

Thank you for your thoughts.:)

mona b

[Going80INA55]

What are some other good online programs?

[mona b RN, BSN, RN]

I don't think I know of any other online nursing programs with the exception of one which I think is called Northwest Technical, they offer a quasi-distance ed pn program. Another expensive one though. If I find a link, I'll post it.

Man, I thought I saw the sun for a moment there. God, I can't wait for the warm days of spring.

Think Spring,

mona b

[jlburkeen]

I agree about not going through RUE, Chancellor's or College Network...too expensive. I love the study guides though they make it really easy. They do all the work for you and you don't have to go out and buy all the books that Excelsior recommends. Except I do recommend a good Med/Surg text. Buy the study guides used from other students you will save like 75%! Just make sure they are current editions. I have used Chancellor's for all my exams and have gotten all A's but I do have a clinical background. For those of you that don't I would recommend College Network because they go into more detail. I haven't used RUE so I can comment on them but I have heard their expensive.

Here are a couple of great yahoo groups that are Excelsior student forums:

go to http://www.groups.yahoo.com

search for rnstudygroup & nontradnurse

Just click on join group and the group moderator will contact you.

I couldn't of made it through the program without them, we have alot of supportive members.

I hope this helps you out!

Jen :roll

[mona b RN, BSN, RN]

I thought I would post this on this thread in hopes of attracting some of the original posters to it.

How is everyone making out with their studies/education? Just curious to see what progress everyone is making. I finally finished a&p with EC, but now I have to take it all over again because Deaconess does not accept EC credits. Oh well, I will persevere. How is everyone else making out?

mona