4510...How bad is it?

I'm going to start Fall 3 as well and haven't written a paper in 30 years. To say I'm intimidated by this is an understatement! Does anyone know the book that is used for this class so I can start studying up on APA? I plan to buy PEERLA. Anything that is helpful to an old dog learning new tricks will be needed.

Nannycakes,

I was where you are a year and a half ago. I graduated from a diploma program 35 years ago.

Just take it one step, one paper at a time. Be sure to really proof read your papers. I also use citationmachine.net ALOT. It isn't always 100% accurate, but, it puts it in the general format, and you just have to double check that it has all of the info. I used the ApA book only occasionally.

Dedicate time and committment to the program and you will do fine.

Also, this board is great help. good luck with your start.

I'm going to start Fall 3 as well and haven't written a paper in 30 years. To say I'm intimidated by this is an understatement! Does anyone know the book that is used for this class so I can start studying up on APA? I plan to buy PEERLA. Anything that is helpful to an old dog learning new tricks will be needed.

I had been out of school for quite a while also. I used the APA book more than the OWL - it was just easier for me to locate what I was looking for in the book rather than searching all over a website. Used son of citation quite a bit also. Just getting ready to start Grad school - so I will be pulling out the references again. APA is a pain, but you will get used to it. Good Luck!

nannycakes. I was out of school over 30 years and knew nothing about APA. What the heck is that! It takes some getting use to and how to format it, but once you get the hang of it it isn't so bad. There are good TA's and bad TA's that can make or break you. I am also on the FB page for the BSN program and that has also been a godsend. We were all in your shoes and know what you are feeling. I am doing well and so will you. You can teach and old dog new tricks

Is the FB page open to all students? We had on for my ADN and it was very helpful. Woodsyny are you working as well as going to school?

maloneycr "yes" I am working and "yes" the FB page is open to BSN students. It is a very helpful page! Ohio University RN to BSN online-academic outreach initiative

Yes that FB page is very helpful but be careful....it is monitored by OU staff.

Yes that FB page is very helpful but be careful....it is monitored by OU staff.

And most likely this site is too;-).

Good to see you again. Did you get done with the program? How was bowling? :-)