30 credit hours semester

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Specializes in ICU, oncology, orthopedics, med/surge.

I've just been informed that my school load this spring is 30 credits. I knew that acelerated programs are grueling, but 30 hrs????? That' s insane !!!!

Is this the norm for acelerated nursing degrees? :eek::eek:

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a semester? You can't be serious. When could you possibly study? I'd find a different program, I don't think I could live through that one.

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Specializes in primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, NICU.

WHAT?????!!! There must be some mistake....that sounds like an impossible load!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

That is beyond crazy!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Looking for a career in NICU.

Well, how many CLASSES is that. Some of the nursing courses at the school that I am starting in January are 8 hours for a single class.

I wouldn't panic until you know more. There is no way that is 30 hours of traditional courses, b/c if it is (and I doubt it) , you would be doing yourself a favor by changing to a traditional program.

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Specializes in ICU, oncology, orthopedics, med/surge.

There are 9 courses, broken up to 3 different intervals... 5 weeks,3 weeks,4 weeks, respectively. 4 classes the first interval, 3 the second and 2 classes for the last. I know people survived through it, I just hope I can.. I expect to lose my hair, skin, weight and probably my sanity.....YIKES!

I don't have the option to chose another program, since all applications deadline for nearby schools are passed. DIfficult as it sounds, there were about 150-200 applicants. Only 12 are accepted. I should be happy I'm accepted???

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

:eek::eek::eek:9:eek::eek::eek:

There are 9 courses, broken up to 3 different intervals... 5,3,4 respectively. 4 classes the first interval, 3 the second and 2 classes for the last. I know people survived through it, I just hope I can.. I expect to lose my hair, skin, weight and probably my sanity.....YIKES!
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Specializes in ICU, oncology, orthopedics, med/surge.
Well, how many CLASSES is that. Some of the nursing courses at the school that I am starting in January are 8 hours for a single class.

I wouldn't panic until you know more. There is no way that is 30 hours of traditional courses, b/c if it is (and I doubt it) , you would be doing yourself a favor by changing to a traditional program.

30 hours are confirmed... I too thought it was a misprint.

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

Good golly, I had a couple of semesters of 20 hours and about snatched myself bald-headed!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Wow! That is indeed a lot. Hopefully some of those are clinical hours that eat up a lot of those credits. The accellerated programs here push 30 but I think are more mid-20's. Good luck!

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That's rediculous!! I don't think I could do 15 even if I didn't work!!!:eek:

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Did 15-17 credits in traditional BSN program per semester which allowed me to work past time.

30 credits = eat, sleep, drink paper.

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