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Oct 15, 2009 04:23 PM

UC Accelerated BSN

by JOHIO

Hello all! I just wanted to see if there are any soon-to-be accelerated students out there. I'm starting the BSN/MSN program at the University of CIncinnati in January and can't wait! I was hoping to get in touch with anyone who has been/is currently/is about to be going through this program. Hope to hear back!

J


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from CrufflerJJ
Old Oct 15, 2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHIO View Post
Hello all! I just wanted to see if there are any soon-to-be accelerated students out there. I'm starting the BSN/MSN program at the University of CIncinnati in January and can't wait! I was hoping to get in touch with anyone who has been/is currently/is about to be going through this program. Hope to hear back!

J

You're doomed....DOOMED, I say.

OK, maybe not.

I graduated from the UC Accel Pathway program last August, and recommend it to anyone interested in an accelerated BSN. It is not easy, but you can certainly get through it. I'll PM you with some more info - with less than 15 posts, I don't think you can PM me back, but I'll include an email address.
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from JOHIO
Old Oct 20, 2009, 01:53 PM

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Thank you, CrufflerJJ!

Your PM was very informative, I read your blog from start to finish and feel like I have a much better idea about the program now. Thanks! Also, I already have the "survival guide" but thank you anyway. I'm curious if you have suggestions for reading material to help get a leg up before classes start this January. I'm not used to only working (i.e. not having classes or assignments to do when I get home at the end of the day) so I'm trying to keep busy! Also, I'd like to know about your own path after the Accelerated BSN program. Did you continue on directly into a Master's program, and if so which specialty did you choose? I apologize if this is too much to ask for on a forum like this. I don't quite know the ropes yet! Thanks for your time!

J
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from CrufflerJJ
Old Oct 21, 2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHIO View Post
Thank you, CrufflerJJ!

Your PM was very informative, I read your blog from start to finish and feel like I have a much better idea about the program now. Thanks! Also, I already have the "survival guide" but thank you anyway. I'm curious if you have suggestions for reading material to help get a leg up before classes start this January. I'm not used to only working (i.e. not having classes or assignments to do when I get home at the end of the day) so I'm trying to keep busy! Also, I'd like to know about your own path after the Accelerated BSN program. Did you continue on directly into a Master's program, and if so which specialty did you choose? I apologize if this is too much to ask for on a forum like this. I don't quite know the ropes yet! Thanks for your time!

J
J -

Don't worry too much about getting a "leg up" on classes. Rest up before your program starts - you'll need it! If you're bored, you can start reading your Assessment text. That course has plenty of reading out of the textbook, along with PowerPoint slides.

Give some thought to how you'll keep things organized - class binders, assignment (due date) calendars,...

I'm not taking any Masters courses yet. I started a Critical Care (ICU) Fellowship a couple months ago, and am enjoying it. LOTS to learn & internalize.

Take care!
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Old Oct 21, 2009, 01:39 PM

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Hi JOHIO,

I was accepted this past July and am in the process of finishing pre-reques. I think Phase I can be difficult in the sense that you are kind of on your own so I am taking every opportunity to network that I can. I've been using allnurses since 2005, when I got more serious about pursuing nursing. It's been a very helpful and accurate site for me.

H.D.
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from JOHIO
Old Oct 22, 2009, 07:13 AM

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Good luck with your prereqs H.D., I had a quite a time getting into all the classes I needed at UC. They all seemed to be closed to "non-matriculated students". I hope you are having better luck!
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from CrufflerJJ
Old Oct 22, 2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHIO View Post
Good luck with your prereqs H.D., I had a quite a time getting into all the classes I needed at UC. They all seemed to be closed to "non-matriculated students". I hope you are having better luck!
If you get down to a single prereq needed before you can start Phase 2 of the program, check with the graduate advisor. They may be able/willing to "force" you into a full course. That worked for me (Nutrition & Disease). I was doing prereqs at both Sinclair Community College (Dayton) and UC. On-campus stuff, and distance learning. Pack them in!
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from brickeyr
Old Nov 09, 2009, 09:43 PM

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CrufflerJJ- I have been reading your posts on UC Accelerated Nursing... I am taking prerequisites now and hope to start the program soon! Any more info you have would be greatly appreciated!!


Originally Posted by CrufflerJJ View Post
You're doomed....DOOMED, I say.

OK, maybe not.

I graduated from the UC Accel Pathway program last August, and recommend it to anyone interested in an accelerated BSN. It is not easy, but you can certainly get through it. I'll PM you with some more info - with less than 15 posts, I don't think you can PM me back, but I'll include an email address.
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