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 am currently a student at GCU and starting my 3rd class. The last few months have been extremely rough. The amount of articles and chapters in the book to read is over whelming with a paper due almost every week. Two group project were terrible with me spending my weekend doing the work for others who did not participate. The discussion questions are very involved and ask multiple question. My post are not Substantive when they are several sentences long (with comments and questions) but students with a short two line note of agreement get a medal. Each teacher wants something different. Are all programs like this? I'm not sure I should keep going! Does it get any better?
I am currently a student at GCU and starting my 3rd class. The last few months have been extremely rough. The amount of articles and chapters in the book to read is over whelming with a paper due almost every week. Two group project were terrible with me spending my weekend doing the work for others who did not participate. The discussion questions are very involved and ask multiple question. My post are not Substantive when they are several sentences long (with comments and questions) but students with a short two line note of agreement get a medal. Each teacher wants something different. Are all programs like this? I'm not sure I should keep going! Does it get any better?
I am starting at GCU on Monday and I've read most of this thread LOL thanks for all of the info!! I have looked all over Facebook and can't find a group for GCU RN to BSN program so I started one. Here's the link for anyone who wants to join, figured it might be a good way to keep this type of info going!
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I am currently a student at GCU and starting my 3rd class. The last few months have been extremely rough. The amount of articles and chapters in the book to read is over whelming with a paper due almost every week. Two group project were terrible with me spending my weekend doing the work for others who did not participate. The discussion questions are very involved and ask multiple question. My post are not Substantive when they are several sentences long (with comments and questions) but students with a short two line note of agreement get a medal. Each teacher wants something different. Are all programs like this? I'm not sure I should keep going! Does it get any better?
There seems to be a steep learning curve for some through the 3rd class. After that, a person seems to find their sweet spot and be ok.
As for all that reading? I didn't read every last word. Skim and focus when needed.
Don't over think those DQ. Don't write a book. I could answer many of those in a paragraph.
Are you getting full points and contributing appropriately? If the answer is yes, then you are good.
The group is a killer. You will consistently get those that don't have a freaking clue, and others that are strong. I signed up and took the lead, because I'm OCD like that, as was a friend.
Is there someone you can buddy up with? I found someone here on AN and we went through the program together. She is from Ill. and I'm from WA, but we made it work. :) It also took a lot of the pressure off in group assignments, because we had each other.
Hi Everyone I'm so excited to find this site about GCU I have been going there since last summer and wished I had found this site back then. Only 5 more classes left I had to take 14 classes since I haven't been in school since the 80's. I have found all posts very helpful and I agree with what everyone has posted about the online program.
Oh Hi, I forgot to mention I'm in the final week this coming Monday of the Spirituality class which I have found to be my toughest class so far. I'm finding the professor constantly taking points off my papers , giving me 3/5 on the rubric for APA and grammar errors but she doesn't comment anywhere on the paper about where these errors are, but when I asked directly to point out where the errors were so I can correct to avoid in the future she would not give me an answer. For all my other 8 classes I haven't had any issues with this, always getting marked correctly using strict APA format. This is making me so crazy, because I am spending so much time on this class and not getting a positive response.
Oh Hi, I forgot to mention I'm in the final week this coming Monday of the Spirituality class which I have found to be my toughest class so far. I'm finding the professor constantly taking points off my papers , giving me 3/5 on the rubric for APA and grammar errors but she doesn't comment anywhere on the paper about where these errors are, but when I asked directly to point out where the errors were so I can correct to avoid in the future she would not give me an answer. For all my other 8 classes I haven't had any issues with this, always getting marked correctly using strict APA format. This is making me so crazy, because I am spending so much time on this class and not getting a positive response.
Profs like that makes me think that they are just deducting marks for the sake of it, no real reason, just that they want to take marks off. It is their duty to leave proper feedback so one can learn from ones mistakes. But it is a fine line...report them while the class is ongoing..may just tick them off, and make things worse! If my grades were fine, would leave it alone, but write up a very honest assessment of the prof at the end of the class. if grades were low, then chat with the adviser and go from there. Best of luck
Thanks, I did talk to my adviser who I just love by the way, and she said we could put in a formal complaint but like you said I don't want to make matters worse. I just don't want to mess up my GPA that I have worked very very hard to maintain.Oh I will be writing up a very detailed assessment when it is over. Hey has anyone actually attended graduation ceremonies from the on-line class? Just wondering that's all.
Thanks, I did talk to my adviser who I just love by the way, and she said we could put in a formal complaint but like you said I don't want to make matters worse. I just don't want to mess up my GPA that I have worked very very hard to maintain.Oh I will be writing up a very detailed assessment when it is over. Hey has anyone actually attended graduation ceremonies from the on-line class? Just wondering that's all.
Yes many have attended the graduation ceremony..I did not....
Just wondering if anyone has information on Risk Management and Health care Regulation HLT 308V.
Also I was thinking of taking HLT 314V Health care Systems with Leadership and Vocation AMP 450V together any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks in advance!
Just wondering if anyone has information on Risk Management and Health care Regulation HLT 308V.
Also I was thinking of taking HLT 314V Health care Systems with Leadership and Vocation AMP 450V together any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks in advance!
I started taking 314..it was painful, so dropped it!! Went with HLT317 instead....It was a very basic class....AMP 450 is basic too...easily do those 2 together!!
Thanks! So I was under the impression you had to take the classes your adviser placed in the line up? What is HLT 317 are they similar? Is there someplace for me to check on line ?
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I am currently a student at GCU and starting my 3rd class. The last few months have been extremely rough. The amount of articles and chapters in the book to read is over whelming with a paper due almost every week. Two group project were terrible with me spending my weekend doing the work for others who did not participate. The discussion questions are very involved and ask multiple question. My post are not Substantive when they are several sentences long (with comments and questions) but students with a short two line note of agreement get a medal. Each teacher wants something different. Are all programs like this? I'm not sure I should keep going! Does it get any better?