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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?

Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
She will be sending you pictures of us Tokmom!!!!

I told her I wanted a selfie or two.. I'm waiting........

I did see her walk across the stage. I didn't know your IRL name, so I had no idea who to look for. How did you guys find each other? Did someone wear a red carnation? ;)

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Specializes in Cath Lab, Case Management.

I had to work and missed the grad! Not even a minute to peek! Is this archived someplace????

Congratulations for walkin' girls!!!!

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Specializes in Cath Lab, Case Management.
I'm traveling to my nieces BSN graduation in May with zero guilt of things needing to be done. Also picking up some extra shifts at work since I have 2 kids in college. But it's nice to feel like I actually have time to relax on my days off. I'm so glad it's over but so glad I did it. Oh, and my official transcript and diploma arrived in the mail today so I'm officially a BSN prepared RN.

Winter....when are you done?

That is awesome kwmom!!!! Can I just say....SINGLE digits today!!!! 9 just 9...I'm down to tweaking this week's assignment, doing the abstract and then putting that sucker together. My goal is tomorrow. I have my week 5 dqs done already. I'm ready ready ready to be done.

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Specializes in Cath Lab, Case Management.

Send me the picture too!!! ;)

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That is awesome kwmom!!!! Can I just say....SINGLE digits today!!!! 9 just 9...I'm down to tweaking this week's assignment, doing the abstract and then putting that sucker together. My goal is tomorrow. I have my week 5 dqs done already. I'm ready ready ready to be done.

So close Winter. It's kinda weird to actually be able to relax without guilt....but make no mistake I AM NOT COMPLAINING.

Congrats to you ladies who walked. Me and 2 workers debated flying to AZ to walk but ones getting married in October and I'm going to Hawaii in November so we decided against the expense. Would've loved to have met you in person though! Enjoy your new freedom. :yes:

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

Winter:

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I have been a nurse, raised a fam for 40 years. all in all I don't have the energy to start anything new. Yet, I see this BSN in front of me. Ach!

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Specializes in Behavioral Health.

I don't need statistics :up: but I DO need 36 GCU credits. So, I'm supposed to start NRS451 Nursing Leadership and Management next. Has anyone taken this class? Are there alternates? I guess I can call my SSA tomorrow but I'm thinking about it now, and it's Sunday. Also I've not been impressed with her ability to respond in a timely manner or have a knowlege base from which to answer questions. And you all are such a helpful bunch :inlove: I heard something about a substance abuse class that you just test out of, but I think that's on my course list for my last class (Leadership and vocation?). If there is another test out class (so I can decrease my tuition bill that much more) that would be awesome.

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.

Well the big day has come and gone, and I won't do one of my too-long posts filled with details. Suffice it to say, the commencement ceremony was *A*W*E*S*O*M*E*. It was organized, impactful and meaningful, and everything you would expect in Pomp and Circumstance from a traditional 66+ year university. It was a sea of joyous graduates and happy supportive families. As we all filed out of the stadium, the president and faculty were all lined up in the lobby standing and applauding us as we all walked by, I think I cried a little! The campus is just beautiful and the weather was perfect. Finding Beauty in that sea of people was unbelievable, she made my day!

NOW I FEEL DONE! :grad:

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I don't need statistics :up: but I DO need 36 GCU credits. So, I'm supposed to start NRS451 Nursing Leadership and Management next. Has anyone taken this class? Are there alternates? I guess I can call my SSA tomorrow but I'm thinking about it now, and it's Sunday. Also I've not been impressed with her ability to respond in a timely manner or have a knowlege base from which to answer questions. And you all are such a helpful bunch :inlove: I heard something about a substance abuse class that you just test out of, but I think that's on my course list for my last class (Leadership and vocation?). If there is another test out class (so I can decrease my tuition bill that much more) that would be awesome.

Hi beccajean! I can't help with alternative classes, but I'm fairly certain that NRS 451/Leadership is one of the core classes (as far as I know we all had to take it). Leadership & Vocation sounds more like one of the alternative classes maybe?

I would keep on your SA, she needs to be clear with you about what classes are core and which ones are alternates. I've seen Flames post a link a couple times that has an enormous list of alternates, so see if your SA also has that list and can direct you. Those SA's purpose is to guide you and answer any/all questions, I was lucky enough to have 2 throughout my program that knew exactly what I needed to do and not do. If you're having issues and are not getting clear guidance, I would ask to be reassigned - the stakes are too high and you don't want someone telling you to take the wrong classes or classes that won't count when you get to the end!

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.
Well the big day has come and gone, and I won't do one of my too-long posts filled with details. Suffice it to say, the commencement ceremony was *A*W*E*S*O*M*E*. It was organized, impactful and meaningful, and everything you would expect in Pomp and Circumstance from a traditional 66+ year university. It was a sea of joyous graduates and happy supportive families. As we all filed out of the stadium, the president and faculty were all lined up in the lobby standing and applauding us as we all walked by, I think I cried a little! The campus is just beautiful and the weather was perfect. Finding Beauty in that sea of people was unbelievable, she made my day!

NOW I FEEL DONE! :grad:

Very good, I am happy for you. You have been helpful to us on the forum, as others have as well, so it makes me feel good that you experienced closure (I FEEL DONE!). It sounds like you were glad to walk for graduation, I don't think I will do this because my daughter will be graduating HS at the same time. I would like to have met others here on the forum to make it real for me but traveling to AZ at that time just wont be in the cards.

I hope you are getting some rest and have a little fun!

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Specializes in Behavioral Health.

Thank you! I will see if I can find any of those links from Flames. I typically just call my enrollment counselor, who is such a great customer service provider, I recommend him to everyone considering GCU. Thank you for the point in the right direction.

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