Grand Canyon RN-BSN

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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?

That peer-critique paper really bit me in the butt. I decided to go easy and just point out the glaringly obvious that couldn't go without comment ("No abstract noted, as per the assignment description and rubric", etc).

But when I got mine back? Heck it looked like somebody had just learned how to do track-changes and went all hog-crazy on my paper! Sheesh, that'll teach me. Oh, and she was wrong on absolutely every.single.critique.point.

I wanted to write the Prof and ask, "Hey, where's the critique-the-critique assignment so I can send it back with all my "Nuh UH's!!!"

in HLT 317 I emailed the guy and asked why he thought there should be no headings??? never heard back from him,lol

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Specializes in school nursing; pediatrics.

It really is quite shocking how poorly people write (or that they just don't care!). Why oh why can't I take that attitude?!! What is even more shocking is that our professor posted grades on our last paper - only 2 Bs and the rest all As. Are you kidding me?!! Based upon the garbage DQ answers and work submitted for CLCs, there is no way in that place God sends you that is super hot that the majority of these students are A students.

I was no APA expert before enrolling in GCU but I was easily able to use online resources and figure it all out. If you can't correctly cite, reference, or understand how to use headings by this point....

Time for these "students" to start praying to the APA God! LOL

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It really is quite shocking how poorly people write (or that they just don't care!). Why oh why can't I take that attitude?!! What is even more shocking is that our professor posted grades on our last paper - only 2 Bs and the rest all As. Are you kidding me?!! Based upon the garbage DQ answers and work submitted for CLCs, there is no way in that place God sends you that is super hot that the majority of these students are A students.

I was no APA expert before enrolling in GCU but I was easily able to use online resources and figure it all out. If you can't correctly cite, reference, or understand how to use headings by this point....

Time for these "students" to start praying to the APA God! LOL

I think it being a private school has a lot to do with it! Profs don't want to fail anyone.....I'm fortunate to have a very educated wife and plenty of time for school. In the HLT 317 I was amazed on how poor the writing level was....As I got to see everyone paper, as we had to post it, and then the person below you, critiqued ur paper. As well I was amazed on how many people did the wrong assignment, wa snot just the fellow I had to critique, there were a few others. And then to top it off, not everyone bothered to critique a fellow students paper,lol I guess they figured it was not worth any points, was not worth their time! And then, regarding the group project, only 2/5 groups followed through with the instructions and posted the PowerPoint in the required forum! It was an eye opening class,lol I have no idea on how some of these students passed high school. Good times!!

Diploma arrived in the mail on Thursday...makes noi mention if ur on the presidents honor roll or anything.....Now that I have that, will be emailing the school about the program. For the most part I think it is fine. My biggest issues are 1) group projects and 2) plagiarism I don't foresee CLC going away...but they can work on the plagiarism....Simply submit DQs to turnitin!

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Specializes in Cath Lab, Case Management.
It's been awhile since I have checked in. I turned in my final Capstone paper today. I have one peer response left but I'm debating even doing it lol. I'm done, done, done.

I also started a new job last week. I really like it so far, and it's still in mental health. I just moved from a inpatient psych unit at a large hospital to a small inpatient publicly funded/county unit. Better schedule and better pay.

I will take some time tonight to read through the past few months of posts!

Congrats! Feels good, huh?!!!!

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

Thanks for the input on the peer review assignment; it did help tremendously. I stayed positive but pointed out all the APA problems which made it look like I was being harsh. How can you learn the correct way if no one corrects you? From the way it looked no one has ever corrected this person. The person isn't a ESL student and show good command of the English language but presenting congruent ideas in print form isn't their strength. Not all the points were covered as listed on the rubric which would have made the paper a failing grade. There were lots of stylistic issues that would have made the paper more readable but I didn't mention them because this was their style. Who would I be to judge?

Anyway I got my paper back from the instructor but no posting of my peer review. I can't wait to see what is written about my paper. My wife called me stupid when I stated that I wanted to make corrections to the paper before handing in the final competed assignment. She referenced that I only lost 3 points and that wouldn't be a good use of my time..... I told her that the point of school was to better yourself...... I know, hollow argument (hers :roflmao: ). Think I might be sleeping on the couch tonight......

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For the person that asked about the 12 classes--once they did my transfer credit, it sent down to 11 classes, but I looked at the catalog and it does say 36 hours required for a BSN, which definitely leaves the door open to them making me take an extra fluff class, though I think they plan on not mentioning it till I finish my first couple of classes.

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For the person that asked about the 12 classes--once they did my transfer credit, it sent down to 11 classes, but I looked at the catalog and it does say 36 hours required for a BSN, which definitely leaves the door open to them making me take an extra fluff class, though I think they plan on not mentioning it till I finish my first couple of classes.

I sort of knew I needed 12......but was so happy to just see 10 classes on my list,lol Then the 2 eventually showed up! I do believe if u have a certain credentials (emergency room certified, ort critical care certified, etc etc) that can also count

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.

Category: Tip 'o The Day...Bought a new truck tonight, and guess what? Got an extra $500.00 discount for being a recent grad! Husband said he thinks it's nation-wide and most dealerships, not 100 percent sure but sure worth the ask if you're in the market for a new vehicle :)

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.
Category: Tip 'o The Day...Bought a new truck tonight, and guess what? Got an extra $500.00 discount for being a recent grad! Husband said he thinks it's nation-wide and most dealerships, not 100 percent sure but sure worth the ask if you're in the market for a new vehicle :)

Going to get a new car in a month, will try to use this. What truck did you get? Congrats!!!!!!

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.
Going to get a new car in a month, will try to use this. What truck did you get? Congrats!!!!!!

2015 RAM 1500 LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4. I'm a truck girl, ever since my first 1983 basic Toyota with no carpeting, no air, and no radio lol. This new truck is like a spaceship inside, one could actually live in it I think. Husband says he thinks I may be getting too old to be climbing in/hopping out of such a big truck, but I don't care what he thinks. I will get a car when I HAVE to (but I'll still get the cool accessories for my 02 tank and mobility scooter... with a flames paint job, or course)

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Wheeeee!!!!!

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.

... and the age-appropriate walker, of course

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.
2015 RAM 1500 LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4. I'm a truck girl, ever since my first 1983 basic Toyota with no carpeting, no air, and no radio lol. This new truck is like a spaceship inside, one could actually live in it I think. Husband says he thinks I may be getting too old to be climbing in/hopping out of such a big truck, but I don't care what he thinks.

I was looking at this truck as well (except a Diesel)l!! I am a Dodge guy to the end. Decided that even though I need a truck right now it is more important to have an economical car to go back and forth to work. Waiting for the 2016 Dodge Darts to come out. Going to order one with everything!!!

I think that getting a truck is great! What ever you want cause you work for it!!!! The scooter is a nice choice as well though.... No air conditioning though, considering the region you live this might be a necessary addition... :yes:

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