Members are discussing the accreditation and acceptance of BSN and MSN degrees from GCU in different states, particularly focusing on the requirement of a preceptorship for BSN programs. There are concerns about certain states not accepting GCU BSN degrees, while others share experiences with the capstone course and offer tips for scholarly activities. Additionally, there is mention of GCU transitioning back to a non-profit status and the impact of this change on students.
Howdy all, I bit the bullet and after much research, I decided on Grand Canyon! Wow, I did not expect BSN schools to be like used car salesmen--hounding me by emails and phone calls. Rather impressed on how Grand Canyon sort of left me alone, but at the same time kept in touch.
Commence my first class Sept 30th, excited, yet very nervous, as I'm not a big fan of school, LOL! I did extremely well on my Associate degree, graduated back in 2009 from Northern Virginia Community College. We shall see.
Would love to hear from past and present Grand Canyon RN to BSN students.
I think the Community Health CLC was the one and only CLC where there were absolutely no glitches, no sarcastic remarks, nothing. We just divided and everyone handed in their stuff (this goes on slide, this is presenter notes). They even handed in the pictures for their slides. I think that was the CLC that I spent less than a day on, total, doing my slide, with all the forum activity, and putting the PPT together. Probably has held me through all the crazy ones! Although this one for Patho was very smooth as well, just not as smooth as the one for CH. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Trends, half the group is snoozing, but it is just Wed. week one so a few more days and then the trumpet comes out. I want this sucker done early! Don't I always, hehehehehe...
I think the Community Health CLC was the one and only CLC where there were absolutely no glitches, no sarcastic remarks, nothing. We just divided and everyone handed in their stuff (this goes on slide, this is presenter notes). They even handed in the pictures for their slides. I think that was the CLC that I spent less than a day on, total, doing my slide, with all the forum activity, and putting the PPT together. Probably has held me through all the crazy ones! Although this one for Patho was very smooth as well, just not as smooth as the one for CH. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Trends, half the group is snoozing, but it is just Wed. week one so a few more days and then the trumpet comes out. I want this sucker done early! Don't I always, hehehehehe...
JEALOUS!!! I am about to tear my hair out on CH CLC!!
Not sure why this bothers me, as it should not.....People that reply to the Initial DQs right away----YET, they have not provided their main post!!! lol Should it not be a rule, that you have to Post first...then you can reply to DQ's? lol
JEALOUS!!! I am about to tear my hair out on CH CLC!!
We have 6 in our Trends CLC.....at least no clc agreement....But no more email, doing all communication in the color forum, so in case there is a slacker...the prof can witness it!!
Wow so many replies and CLC discussions! I haven't logged back on until now because my dog had a c-section. I decided to let go about the Health Assessment CLC as I had more important things to deal with. I did however point out to the slacker in my group that the instructor can read the forum, and that just because the work is good enough we might as well get into the habit of doing our best work now as grading will only get harder. I will spare the details, but boy did she backtrack on what she had said. Anyway I let someone else turn it in. I don't see the point of getting stressed over what I can't control anymore, and I am vertainly not doing anyone elses work from now on. I will communicate my thoughts and leave it at that. If need be, due to a bad grade, I will have the forum to fall back on.
It is so nice to come to this thread and see that I am not the only one frustrated with people in my group. I am anxiously awaiting all of the movie presentations the end of this week, it should provide a few good laughs.
Oh and I totally agree, it almost seems as if people are planted in these groups just to see how we deal with them. I do not see how these CLCs have earned the near perfect grades that are given out. I am still waiting for this last grade, but I am assuming it will be 100%.
I start Community Health March 23 and I am already dreading the CLC after reading the recent posts. I hope to get a decent instructor that gives feedback and answers questions, but I am probably just setting myself up for disappointment again.
I start Community Health March 23 and I am already dreading the CLC after reading the recent posts. I hope to get a decent instructor that gives feedback and answers questions, but I am probably just setting myself up for disappointment again.
It really is not that bad of a CLC to be honest once it is broken down. Looking at the big picture it is kind of can't see the forest for the trees. Once you start looking at the parts it seemed to fall into place for me. I had 3 of the 4 working with me who admitted confusion, but we worked together through it and they started to see it. #4 - well she doesn't communicate much and will probably reflect in her grade, I hope.... It will be turned in with or without her support in getting it done.
Big thing is look ahead to week 5 and get that project broken down so you can understand it. Another one of those that once broken down is not that big of a deal, somewhat time consuming, but do-able.
I admit I have a bit of what my Mr calls analality which I need to put in perspective sometimes. When I don't I get frustrated.
I loved mine. I am a dialysis nurse and did mine on hepatitis vaccinations for vulnerable populations. She loved it. I did a PP, brochure, and even made a fun crossword puzzle.
I don't see the point of getting stressed over what I can't control anymore, and I am vertainly not doing anyone elses work from now on. I will communicate my thoughts and leave it at that. If need be, due to a bad grade, I will have the forum to fall back on.
I think this is a good place to be. Being in a group means that you can't control others submissions, no reason to dwell on it. I struggle with the need to be the fearless leader and stressing myself out with work and not taking the lead and being disappointed with the final product. I still haven't figured this out, will muddle through it for 5 (?) more CLC projects.
Also I do my best on all the assignments so that a poor CLC grade doesn't hurt my overall GPA. Worked so far.
I start Community Health March 23 and I am already dreading the CLC after reading the recent posts. I hope to get a decent instructor that gives feedback and answers questions, but I am probably just setting myself up for disappointment again.
I don't think that this CLC project is so bad, just the people that you might get paired with makes it that way. I thought I could have done a better job on my own in a shorter amount of time. I think the key to remember for this is keep it short and simple. Don't try to uncover all the issues faced by the community, but hit on the majors (like the ones pertaining to the Functional Health Patterns).
Oh, and the PP about diagnosing a movie character was a neat project. It was interesting to see how someone else diagnosed the same person. You will find that there are many other projects that reflect the type of work submitted. In my class there was one person that only had 5 slides and it looked like it they never watched the movie, just read the Cliff Notes. It was funny.
There was someone in my class who submitted a powerpoint for that assignment without any background/graphics. Most everything was in the slide, and it was not much. I compared it to the rubric and they hit the C column throughout. I figured the person was either doing two classes at once and did not account for their time, or they got sick and handed it in on their death bed.
There was someone in my class who submitted a powerpoint for that assignment without any background/graphics. Most everything was in the slide, and it was not much. I compared it to the rubric and they hit the C column throughout. I figured the person was either doing two classes at once and did not account for their time, or they got sick and handed it in on their death bed.
I bet if u went back and looked at the DQs and the responses, they put little effort towards those as well. Sort of what I have noticed with the slackers. It is what it is, and I have better things to do than worry about others,lol I like that feeling by week 3 that I could bomb the rest of the course (which I don't,lol) and still pass,lol
I struggle with the need to be the fearless leader and stressing myself out with work and not taking the lead and being disappointed with the final product.
I hear ya! I was leader for the first 2 and the stress of trying to explain everything and the sound of crickets about killed me. This time I waited for someone else say they would be the leader and I felt so much better. I received a 100% today, but then noticed the instructor's comments were about mumps and not diabetes type 1, so I guess that was the wrong grade. I sent her a message so we will see what the correct grade it.
Also I do my best on all the assignments so that a poor CLC grade doesn't hurt my overall GPA. Worked so far.
Yes I bust my but too for that exact reason. Like mentioned earlier though, it seems like no matter how crappy, the CLC always gets and A.
Oh, and the PP about diagnosing a movie character was a neat project. It was interesting to see how someone else diagnosed the same person. You will find that there are many other projects that reflect the type of work submitted. In my class there was one person that only had 5 slides and it looked like it they never watched the movie, just read the Cliff Notes. It was funny.
So far there have been 2 posted and both were about My Sister's Keeper. One looks good and the other has no back ground and too much info crammed on the slides. I am posting mine today and I must say it is visually beautiful...lol. I did mine on Away From her because it's about Alzheimer's and I work in neuro. I had never even heard of this movie, but I really enjoyed it. Has anyone else seen it? I am hoping someone else did it as I think it will be interesting to compare thoughts.
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I think the Community Health CLC was the one and only CLC where there were absolutely no glitches, no sarcastic remarks, nothing. We just divided and everyone handed in their stuff (this goes on slide, this is presenter notes). They even handed in the pictures for their slides. I think that was the CLC that I spent less than a day on, total, doing my slide, with all the forum activity, and putting the PPT together. Probably has held me through all the crazy ones! Although this one for Patho was very smooth as well, just not as smooth as the one for CH. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Trends, half the group is snoozing, but it is just Wed. week one so a few more days and then the trumpet comes out. I want this sucker done early! Don't I always, hehehehehe...