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Hi all,

I am about to start an online RN-BSN program at GCU on Oct 7th. I was wondering if any of you are too so we can have this post to help out each other. Thanks!

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I was looking into that program. Please post how you like it.

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1 week down on the very 1st course! 1st week was a breeze, 2nd week is going well! Each week we have 2 discussion questions we have to come up with our own response. And then reply back! When you reply back, on 3 days (out of the 7) you have to have at least 2 responses to others questions they made. So if you are going to reply--ensure you reply back a total of twice! I do it a few more in case the prof states ur reply was not "valid" She seems to be fairly relax, but most people tend to put forth a good effort. At least a few sentences!

1 real group project--due at the end of week 3. Nothing too strenuous. We started with a group of 4, 1 gal dropped out--did not bother to tel us,lol

We started a facebook group for our class, makes things a bit easier to communicate! Already had a few people complaining in the ask the prof question forum about not getting in touch with other group members,lol

So far so good! Like that I can get the books online (you pay for it) I ordered a bunch of generic ink off of Ebay, in case I want to print pages off.

Bought Perrla.com for $34, it seems to work very well!! Unlimited uses for the year--make your APA format a lot easier. Cheers

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Thanks! How long is it going to take you to finish?

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I'm in now hurry!! Not back to the USA until Summer of 2016, paying out of pocket, so no real restrictions on how long I take off between classes----except for the ANA discount of 10% off--then to keep that I do require permission, not overly worried about that. I need 12 classes--2 of which I can test out of. We shall see.

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I will start Monday. And I need 12 classes. They accept all my GE classes. I was surprised as other places told me I would need additions classes. I am excited but nervous in the same time. I don't like writing that much. But I will do anything to get a job. And I think being enrolled in a BSN program will help. At least I hope so.

I was told you can take breaks between classes as long as it is not longer than 2 weeks. If so you need to ask for permission and will loose the 10% off from ANA. If you are paying out of pocket I think you can take any breaks you want. In my case I have financial aid so things are a little different.

So if I don't take any breaks I should finish by December of next year.

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yep 2 weeks or less is fine--otherwise you need approval. Not why thats the case for the ANA discount, but it is what it is!

So far so good!! I wish some people would NOT ask every silly question to the prof, I will leave it at that!! I guess some are just super nervous. Good luck!!

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Hi, what class are you in now? I Just started.

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Last week of Stats!!! then taking a break until end of March and then research

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Congrats, I bet that is a relief! I am nervous for stats! Any group projects in stats? :unsure: I am new to this site but it is nice to see people who are going through this program. Thank you for your feedback!

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No group projects or exams. Still the 2 DQ's a week, and then 1 has an Excel exercise homework and a work book exercise for homework. The excel and the exercise book are due Sundays. Our prof does a Youtube video for the excel homework--so u just watch it and follow the steps, so very staright forward. Excercise book homework (most weeks it has just been 1, on 2 occasions has been 2 exercise book assignments--each has 10 questions) is more time consuming.

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No group projects or exams. Still the 2 DQ's a week, and then 1 has an Excel exercise homework and a work book exercise for homework. The excel and the exercise book are due Sundays. Our prof does a Youtube video for the excel homework--so u just watch it and follow the steps, so very staright forward. Excercise book homework (most weeks it has just been 1, on 2 occasions has been 2 exercise book assignments--each has 10 questions) is more time consuming.

Thank you for the info! Somehow hearing what to expect eases the nerves! Wishing you luck!

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