Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

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Since it seems that there's quite a bit of interest, I'm attempting to start a new thread devoted exclusively to the OU on-line RN-BSN program that will hopefully build on the comments on assorted previous threads.

I'd like to ask nevergonnagiveup, mtsteelhorse and babynurse73 - all of whom (I think) are either already in the program or have applied for admission - to post about their experiences. I just sent in my application and plan to post periodically about relevant issues. If we can populate the thread with good material, it could become a very useful resource for both those considering the OU program and students already in it. Once that happens, I'd hope we could prevail upon the forum moderators to make it a sticky thread.

As indicated, I've only recently applied to the program. So far, I'm happy with the support and information I've gotten. I've been contacted by an OU "enrollment specialist" who was somewhat helpful (I suspect that they have dual roles, one being to provide basic information to prospective students and the other to follow-up with the prospects and help to fill the roster for the program). This person e-mailed me, followed up with a phone call and was able to provide some useful, if basic, information about the program. I also sent a lengthy e-mail to OU with quite a number of specific, detailed questions. This too resulted in both an e-mail and telephone response, this time from an academic advisor in the OU School of Nursing. Again I received some useful and quite helpful information. All in all, my early experience has been pretty positive.

As indicated above, I plan to post about relevant issues that come up as I work my way through the admission and evaluation process. I'd very much like to hear from others about their experience with OU and I'm sure that there will be a lot of interest by others in our collective experience with the program.

I took this class in Jan. and did not have to do a head to toe assessment. It was mentioned in the resources and I also questioned my TA and was told we would not be required to do this.

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Specializes in nursing.
I am taking 310 and there is mention of a head to toe assessment in the resources, but not in the actual assignments. I emailed my TA and she said that there WILL be an head to toe assessment but they have not worked out the details!! Honestly, I did not expect this!! I assume this means I will have to find a preceptor? Frustrates me that this was not communicated sooner. Any of you that have taken the class, have you ever been required to do a head to toe assessment as part of this class?

I took the class last October and did not need to do the assessment. The instructions were for another nursing program (10 week I think?) and not removed from the course. Frustrating I know!!!! Hoping you don't need to do this :(.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
I was actually told by my adviser that this Fall, they are offering a new class called NRSE 370J, that is a 5 week Jr Composition course, anyone else hear this?

Like an actual English course?

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

Any OU vets on this thread take psy 221- behavioral statistics? I'm considering taking this in the summer because the professor has a better rating to rate my professor .com. However, psy 120 elementary stats is less units and is cheaper. I know for behavioral stats you have to go to a testing center to find a proctor. Is the se true for psy 120??

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Specializes in peri-anesthesia services.

Here's hoping for a 6 week version, although I don't see it on the available class schedule yet.

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I was actually told by my adviser that this Fall, they are offering a new class called NRSE 370J, that is a 5 week Jr Composition course, anyone else hear this?

I hope this is true as well. I am also holding out based on this possibility!

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Specializes in ICU, step down, dialysis.

Sorry I just saw your message. I guess it is according to her, it will satisfy the upper level writing course requirement.

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Specializes in nursing.

It's definitely true....just received clarification from my adviser. It's not posted yet but should be offered for fall.

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It's definitely true....just received clarification from my adviser. It's not posted yet but should be offered for fall.

That is great news michelemybell!! Thanks for validating!

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Specializes in peri-anesthesia services.

I can confirm the above opinions, my advisor said that there should be a course available in the fall to satisfy the junior composition requirement. She said classes will be small, and there will only be a few available spots, number is NRSE 370J. She advised me to sign up for the existing class and that I can always change it before class starts.

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Specializes in Emergency, DD, Military.

So, back on topic- I applied for the Fall term. On 8 May, I received an email with confirmation that my application was received and that future communication would be sent via OU email. I have set up my OU email account using the Personal Identification number that was given. My current application status shows complete, and I know that although it shows nothing on the To Do List, my transcripts may still be pending. So we wait...

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Hi all, I have a couple general questions about OU's program. Once you start, must you take a course every 5 weeks, or can you stop and start as your schedule allows? Is it an option to take the courses in 10 week blocks? Do you decide which one you want at the beginning or can you switch between the 5 and 10 week sessions?

The above post mentioned NRSE 370 J for the junior comp requirement, does anyone know if that will be available online?

thanks!

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