OCCC BADNAP 2013

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Did anyone else apply for the BADNAP program starting in June 2013? The requirements were loosened up a couple of weeks before the deadline, so I'm wondering how much interest there was?

Sadie23 the days change throughout the program but here is how our schedule was:

1st Semester (MedSurg-MS): lecture on Wednesdays (usually 9-4), labs Tuesdays & Thursdays (long days usually 8:30-6:30) until clinicals start, one day at a long-term care facility (you can schedule this around your schedule easily), clinicals beginning about 3 weeks after the start of class on Thursdays & Fridays for 4 weeks

2nd Semester (OB & MS): lecture on Wednesdays, labs the first 2 Tuesdays & 1st Friday, clinicals on Sat/Sun or Sun/Mon or Mon/Fri (some night shifts available for OB, MS only on Sat/Sun ), the last Saturday before finals is the 5K for the nursing program (you don't have to participate but it was fun & a great bonding event)

3rd Semester (MS & Psych): lecture on Wednesdays, labs 1st 2 Tuesdays & 4th Thursday, clinicals on Sat/Sun or Sun/Mon (some night shifts to choose from) for MS and Fri/Sun or Sat/Sun or Fri/Sat or Sun/Mon for Psych, one day at the Children's center you can schedule around your schedule

4th Semester (MS): lectures on Wednesdays, lab on the 2nd Tuesday, clinicals on Sat/Sun

Throughout each semester you will have days you need to come to campus to take tests but not very often. Also you will have to do on service learning project a semester but that can work around your schedule. Like I said some people did work and just scheduled around what that semester's schedule was. Hope this helps, good luck!

Wow that is a busy schedule! Yes it did help a lot, now I have a better idea of what the schedule will be like. Thanks texastornado, I'm getting more excited!

It definitely sounds like it is going to be a 9 month rollercoaster. lol. I will only be focusing on this program for the duration of the 9 or 10 months. I am positive I can handle it, but it does not sound like it will be easy. lol. I do agree with you in the fact that it is extremely worth it due to the time frame and all. I have also explored the avenue of taking 3 other required courses after this, and then working towards an NP program. Just another option. I wish it would hurry up and get here. Ready to be done with this program. lol.

Did someone start a group, or is the one I'm seeing from last years class?

I think that is a group from the graduating class of 2013. So when does everyone want to meet up for dinner and/or drinks?

I'll start a group. Badnap 2014.

My name is Jake Simpson. If some of you want to add me as a friend on facebook, I'll start the group.

Jake, I looked for you but there are a bunch! Where are you from?

And lord...im can whenever since im back from bahamas vaca! Just tell me when and where!

Is anyone who is starting BADNAP this June getting financial aid? If so, has OCCC completed your financial award letter yet? I am still waiting and they have no time frame when they will have it complete.

Also, anyone who currently lives in OKC, can you recommend any apartment complexes and maybe which ones to avoid as well. Thanks, appreciate it!

I am at OCCC now finishing myprerequisites (taking A&P, Dev Psych, Nutrition) so far getting As and want to apply to BADNAP in 2014. I would really love to talk to someone who went through BADNAP because everyone I have talked to so far that is in the traditional program says not to do it and that it is too difficult! Since this is a second career (but the one I really wanted all along) I do not have time to take 2 years if it is possible to do it in less time. Is anyone in BADNAP available to meet or speak on the phone? How do I contact you?

Wask- I am doing it and can I just say they are HORRRIBLE. i never did any financial aid while getting my bachelors!,Anways, I went up to the school on Wednesday and got my letter yesterday. They didnt offer me but one loan thats the amount of the program (keep in mind I have zero in loans currently) so I emailed and asked what I needed to do to get more BC I would like to be able to go part time or quit work and still eat and pay my mortgage. I dunno what I am gonna do!Any advice would be GREAT since ive never done this!

@hung- you may hit up the other bapnap forums (2012) we are the ones that will start the program in June!

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