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mp86,Did you start at Ohio University? I am starting this fall. I cannot decided if I want to take 3 nursing courses or I want to take additional courses along with them. I do not want to overwhelm myself because I will be working full time as well.
If you started, what is your advice?
I am starting the fall too. I am taking one nursing course at a time and an extra class.
I would start with one nursing course. They are all structured the same way- so after you get that first one down you can decide if you want to do more than that. I usually take one every 5 weeks along with a pre req that lasts the whole semester. I average about 3-5 hours per week also. Usually at least 3 hours in one sitting to write a paper that is due. Don't worry, it goes fast. Hope this helps.
I am almost done with my RN to BSN degree through OU. I have not had a single group project. If I'm lucky, I might spend 20 hours total over the 5 weeks on each course. Once you get past your first course, you will know the expectations of most of the professors and TA's. It really isn't hard work, just busy work. Currently I just have the gerontology, assessment, and NRSE 4600 left.
Find some good article sites. I use UpToDate, which is free to me through work, as my main resource. Awesome articles and you rarely (very rarely) find anything older then 5 years old.
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I was wondering how many hours a week do you spend on average for papers, discussion boards, and other assignments for one nursing class.
Thank you.