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I am wondering how many schools everyone applied to. I have heard that you should apply to 4-6 at least. I was thinking 3-4. Should I do more? I also read that it is okay to send more than the required number of references. That way if one is late in coming you have a better chance of getting them in a timely fashion. If they all do get there than that is fine and that grad schools don't really mind extra paper work. What is everyone's experience with these topics.

The more questions I get answered the more I come up with.

Specializes in ER; CCT.
Actually, I live in Tennessee. I decided that since the Regents Online program (all board of Regents state colleges) now offers and MSN online that I would do it through them and do my clinicals through my local campus - Memphis State. Before I jumped into it, I decided to try out the format so I signed up for an online writing course offered via the online RODP. For whatever reason, you must register at a local campus but you take the online course via the RODP site.

I ended up paying $900 (3 hours) for U of M and then got dinged another $900 because it was an online course throught RODP. I thought I would croak!

So, no wonder I said au revoir to RODP and looked for another online alternative.

I, too, am beginning USI in January. And the post by Tammy79 is right on the money. If you read through the info on tuition it says plainly that students taking courses that are all online (no ground classes) are billed at the same rate which is about $269/hr. This is for graduate courses. THe amaziing thing? Even if you are pursuing a doctorate it is the same fee. At least for now.

I thought there must have been some mistake but oh, no. So this goofy writing course (which I didn't even need) ended up costing me $1800.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Congrats on getting into USI--just in time, as another poster said they are booked solid for the next five years or so.

Also, is it $241 or $269 per unit?

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Specializes in IMCU.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Congrats on getting into USI--just in time, as another poster said they are booked solid for the next five years or so.

Also, is it $241 or $269 per unit?

Little wonder that they are booked up. That is an amazing deal. I hear you about RODP. It is really over priced. Much more expensive than Southern which is private on campus. I briefly considered it,but was more interested in UT Memphis, till they made their program a DNP which would mean 3 years full time. I can't see going full time and working full time. I have the HRSA Nursing Loan Repayment Program which requires me to work two years at a qualifying facility to remain eligible and I can't afford to give that up.

I will be taking 5-9 hours at Southern with the heaviest load scheduled my last year which includes clinicals. That will give me time to serve my two year committment then go part time work.

I wonder if there are other state schools that have the same tuition policies as the Indiana schools for online Programs?

Mahage

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Specializes in cardiovascular, EP.

Sorry, I was typing a response and didn't take time to look up the actual rate - you are right: $269/hr.

dj

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Specializes in ER; CCT.
Sorry, I was typing a response and didn't take time to look up the actual rate - you are right: $269/hr.

dj

OK, now you got me worried. I checked my last bill from USI and it was $2,185.20 for 9 semester units = $242.80. I haven't got the bill for Spring 09 yet. Were you told the fee's are going up or are you including the web/lab/distance fees in there too?

Also, what courses are you taking next term?

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Specializes in cardiovascular, EP.

I was including all fees - at least, that is the way it averaged out for me. I could easily be off by several dollars one way or the other. No, I haven't heard anything about the fees going up. I hope not.

I start 614 (APN & Health Issues) and 616 (Mgmt Client Hlth) in January.

Don't you finish up this coming summer?

Woo hoo!

:yeah:

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Specializes in ER; CCT.
I was including all fees - at least, that is the way it averaged out for me. I could easily be off by several dollars one way or the other. No, I haven't heard anything about the fees going up. I hope not.

I start 614 (APN & Health Issues) and 616 (Mgmt Client Hlth) in January.

Don't you finish up this coming summer?

Woo hoo!

:yeah:

That makes sense. Yep July 15th is my done date and I get to walk (or in my case limp) across the stage for graduation in May. 614 & 616 are groovy courses.

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Specializes in OR, ICU, Home Health.

I applied to 5 schools and received acceptance to all 5, actually I just received 3 acceptance letters in the past couple of days. I have already started at South University but am considering changing career paths from Nursing Education to FNP.

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Specializes in ER; CCT.
I applied to 5 schools and received acceptance to all 5, actually I just received 3 acceptance letters in the past couple of days. I have already started at South University but am considering changing career paths from Nursing Education to FNP.

Congrats on the acceptance. Also, good choice on the switch. To get a post masters cert in nursing ed is a much shorter path and you can do so much with your FNP. Example, check out Indiana State University post masters cert in nursing education. I think its less than 20 total hours that you can do part time over a year.

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Specializes in OB/GYN.
I am wondering how many schools everyone applied to. I have heard that you should apply to 4-6 at least. I was thinking 3-4. Should I do more? I also read that it is okay to send more than the required number of references. That way if one is late in coming you have a better chance of getting them in a timely fashion. If they all do get there than that is fine and that grad schools don't really mind extra paper work. What is everyone's experience with these topics.

The more questions I get answered the more I come up with.

I applied to one school after trying to decide between two. I received my acceptance call this week. Application fees can add up to a lot of money, which I don't have an abundance of, especially with the economy going the way it is.

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Specializes in CTICU.

Only applied to one - it's affiliated with my hospital, so I could get tuition reimbursement. Plus, it's a great program and I really wanted to do it - convenience and quality.

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I have completed 5 applications: Duke, MUSC, GW, ETSU and WCU. I was going to apply to Tammy's Ind school and submitted the electronic app and paid the fee, but hearing now they are full for the next 5 years, I don't think I'm going to bother paying for the transcripts and harrassing my profs for more letters of rec. All my apps were in a month ago, and I have yet to hear a word.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Pedi.

Just an update to the group...I was the nurse who applied to over 20+ schools. So far accepted to University of Phoenix "brick and mortar" program based out of Phoenix.

Just got rejection letter from The Catholic University of America..an online program.

I applied to all the NP online programs just because that is better and I will not have to move. But I also applied to several ground campus programs.

Let's keep each other updated guys.

What about everyone else???

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