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?

And I should not have used the word "just"... not even sure I can do that.

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Specializes in Women Services-L/D.
Has any GCU grad decided to go for their MSN with GCU or elsewhere?

Tok

I am in a Masters/Doctorate program at Frontier Nursing University. Applied during my last class with GCU. Finished GCU Jan 1, 2016, started FNU April 1.

Hope that helps. :)

Puddles

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Tok

I am in a Masters/Doctorate program at Frontier Nursing University. Applied during my last class with GCU. Finished GCU Jan 1, 2016, started FNU April 1.

Hope that helps. :)

Puddles[/quote

How is this program put together compared to GCU? I think about it every once in awhile.

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Ok, I have put this off for 2 years. Grieving that I did not just jump in.

I think I want to ride donkey down into the canyon for school. lol.

If I do go back, should I do a 3 year RN to MSN? or just a BSN?

Hey pink,

What is your end goal? That should help you make a decision.

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Specializes in Women Services-L/D.
Tok

I am in a Masters/Doctorate program at Frontier Nursing University. Applied during my last class with GCU. Finished GCU Jan 1, 2016, started FNU April 1.

Hope that helps. :)

Puddles[/quote

How is this program put together compared to GCU? I think about it every once in awhile.

Classes are 11 wks in length with a 2 wk break between terms. Can take 2-3 classes/term. Testing is online. Some classes I have had open book, some are closed and proctored/recorded.

There are written, as well as recorded "lectures" and depending on the class there are live lectures (which are recorded if you can't make it). The required reading is put together in modules - you know what modules you are working on each week, so know what reading is expected.

Depending on the class, there are papers to be written. This term I have pharmacology and physical assessment. No papers on pharm. Had a couple of 'papers' in physical assessment, but they were chart ready notes, so the only part that was strictly APA was the references. Of course the obligatory group project in some classes.

They are serious about the honor code at FNU. Heard last term there was someone they confirmed violated the honor code – she was dismissed from the program in her last term.

They have a different online system. Seemed confusing at first to get used to, but not bad now that I know it. I like the discussion threads GCU has better than the Canvas program that FNU uses - easier to follow.

Overall... I am glad I made the decision to follow my dream. I really did not have the confidence I would be accepted when I applied. My dream school for over 25 years.....*pinch*

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Hi! How is everyone? My daughter's wedding is over and my Dad is doing well... thinking I may start this month. Any GCU news?

How are things going for the current students?

Tok, you went on?? You are amazing.

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from what has been posted..supposedly 2 classes have been combined into 1...spirituality and ethics.....and capstone is going from 5 weeks to 10 weeks.....

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Wow the capstone change is huge. More expectation?

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Can not tell if my comment posted or not.. Thank you Flames. Sounds like overall ppl are still happy.

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Wow the capstone change is huge. More expectation?
The person(s) that posted about it, didnt know much....not sure if it has been revamped or just longer to complete...
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Ah, and as said previously everyone has their own take on instructors, courses, etc...

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Ah, and as said previously everyone has their own take on instructors, courses, etc...
disregard..........
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