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Is there any updated information? I have been in heavy contact with them and am looking at taking their RN-BSN program. I work with a GCU grad and she has nothing but positive things to say, but I want more opinions. ?

Any pro's and cons? Thankfully the only class I'm missing is stats and that is offered in the actual BSN program. I'm a bit nervous as my algebra skills are way old. If anyone took this class, do you have any advice?

I'm finishing up that class this week. Never thought I would get through it but it wasn't too bad. The actual mathematical problems are fairly easy and there are only usually 2 to 4 a week so it's manageable. The hardest part for me was the workbook. They give you a portion of an actual research article and a table with the results and questions about it. I found it challenging. Maybe it was just me, I'm sure you will get through it just fine.

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So the statistics class opened up today and I wasn't lucky enough to get one of the recommended instructors. I looked through the class and am not sure if I should be worried. The things that worry me are, I have not found tutorial youtube videos that others have mentioned having. There are KhanAcademy videos, but haven't watched any yet. What does bother me is there is very little announcements to read. She does not state expectations, except once she said "as per GCU policy".

I will continue to look throughout the weekend, but I am not sure that I will take this class from this instructor. Any suggestions from someone that has been there? Math doesn't worry me, varied and inconsistent expectations worry me.

Sent you a PM.

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.

Regarding stats:

* sometimes a prof that's not all that anal about things is a good thing (citing your reference to few announcements with expectations)

* we will steer you toward the videos; unless you got one of the two instructors who were the actual creators of those videos they would not be mentioned in your class

* the Kahn videos turned my brain into a pretzel. I watched a few, had no clue, couldn't grasp it, and moved on

* the trick to those word problems (workbook) is to do the practice one first. Work your way through them (no peeking at the answers!), see which ones you got wrong, and then figure out WHY you got it wrong. Once you've got that, the actual assignment word problem is essentially the same problem as the practice one with different numbers plugged in

My advice? Just do it LOL. I winged it with an unknown and did fine (well, after bouts of uncontrollable hysteria in which tokmom talked me off the edge of a cliff).

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

The videos are for doing stats on excel. If someone has never had experience with stats, then those worksheets would be difficult. Can you Google her name on YouTube and see if you get a hit?

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
Regarding stats:

* sometimes a prof that's not all that anal about things is a good thing (citing your reference to few announcements with expectations)

* we will steer you toward the videos; unless you got one of the two instructors who were the actual creators of those videos they would not be mentioned in your class

* the Kahn videos turned my brain into a pretzel. I watched a few, had no clue, couldn't grasp it, and moved on

* the trick to those word problems (workbook) is to do the practice one first. Work your way through them (no peeking at the answers!), see which ones you got wrong, and then figure out WHY you got it wrong. Once you've got that, the actual assignment word problem is essentially the same problem as the practice one with different numbers plugged in

My advice? Just do it LOL. I winged it with an unknown and did fine (well, after bouts of uncontrollable hysteria in which tokmom talked me off the edge of a cliff.

The Khan videos were ok. However googling the type of statistics helped me the most. The best chi square help came from some guy in a plaid shirt who had a dry erase board in his living room, lol. He spoke my language. Gotta love Google.

I totally agree with what prism says, minus the cliff part. Her feet were firmly planted on the ground, ;)

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Specializes in Women Services-L/D.
It is a teaching experience, correct? Why not use: knowledge deficit R/T whatever AEB Whatever

Worked for me. I also provided a wellness diagnosis: Readiness for enhanced knowledge

Again, worked for me. Not going to put in 2 hours of work on a nursing diagnosis.

Thanks Rob!

Think part of the issue is my brain is going back and forth between the group project, and my individual project. Think sometimes I need to just shut it off and take a break, problem being I get so focused I don't want to walk away. I want to get it done. Things often seem clearer when I do. Not sure why my brain was having a difficult time. Once I got something started that made sense it seemed to flow a bit better.

btw....stats is my next class, so interested to see what you think about it once it gets going.

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.
Thanks Rob!

Think part of the issue is my brain is going back and forth between the group project, and my individual project. Think sometimes I need to just shut it off and take a break, problem being I get so focused I don't want to walk away. I want to get it done. Things often seem clearer when I do. Not sure why my brain was having a difficult time. Once I got something started that made sense it seemed to flow a bit better.

btw....stats is my next class, so interested to see what you think about it once it gets going.

I know my suggestion is simplistic, but you know we are not writing literary masterpieces here!

I will share my impression of stats with you, promise.

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

Thanks for all the advice about stats. I hope I didn't sound freaked o0ut, I really wasn't. Just concerned...

One more question. Does downloading the workbook automatically enroll me into the class. I know I shouldn't post in case I drop the class, but is downloading the content the same? Not sure if anyone can answer this except for the gods of GCU.....

I need to finish my final paper in community health and then look into stats...... thanks everyone!

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1 has options with Stats....GCU offers free tutors...someone else here mentioned another tutor or service they found valuable....One can find Stats tutors in ur city. I'm fortunate my wife loves #'s!

Check out these Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDKpE50l-sI&list=PLp4TzugJhWf-cwpyxSBx-MX6O1tzDweH9 There should be all 5 modules on youtube

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Specializes in Women Services-L/D.
I know my suggestion is simplistic, but you know we are not writing literary masterpieces here!

I will share my impression of stats with you, promise.

Ummm... Ok, your right! As Mr would say - my analality is coming out. LOL

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I have vast experience? UMMMM, NOPE!:roflmao:

YES YOU DO!

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I apparently do not have access to PM's. I don't want to be sneaky, but at some point I will need some personal direction after mid March.

So I am going to post meaningful responses in order to earn back my status..!! :)

What a great group..

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