LIFE after Ohio University BSN!! Please Post responses.

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Okay...I am hoping some of the previous graduates from Ohio University online RN to BSN will tell us how there career/life/attitude has changed since receiving their BSN!! Let us know.

Specializes in ICU, step down, dialysis.

Nope, I haven't Modgoth.

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To those who finished in spring, have you received your diploma yet?
No diploma yet.

On the plus side, I did get an interview for a nursing position as a result of having a BSN, which is one more than I got with "only" an ADN. Did not get the job however.

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Specializes in Psych/AOD.

Thanks for the info Didi and Chuckster. I just read yesterday that it takes 8 weeks, though in OU terms that probably means 12 weeks. I know I'm done, my DARS reflects that, but I still want that darned paper!

It's grueling out there Chuckster, as I'm sure you already know. When I got my ADN, I applied for roughly 150 jobs and only received 4 interviews. Three of those interviews were obtained because I knew someone at those facilities. One interview finally led to a job that I am still doing, though it's only PRN and I don't get many hours. My hope is that the experience I've gained in my current position coupled with my new BSN will increase my chances of landing a better position, though I know there are no guarantees. I've decided to spend the summer relaxing, then come fall I'll hit the pavement hard trying to land a better position.

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I have NOT received my diploma paperwork either.

Good luck to everyone. I will be camp nurse in Maine starting 15 July for 4 weeks. Then, I will re-evaluate my plans in the fall as well.

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Specializes in Psych/AOD.

Let us know how the camp experience goes EmJean, it really sounds like a fun opportunity.

I have NOT received my diploma paperwork either.

Good luck to everyone. I will be camp nurse in Maine starting 15 July for 4 weeks. Then, I will re-evaluate my plans in the fall as well.

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Specializes in ICU, step down, dialysis.

Just got my diploma this am, finally!

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Just got my diploma this am, finally!

I am sooooo jealous! Congrats and best of luck in whatever you do next.

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Congrats to fellow summer graduates! I have not received my diploma paperwork either. I have decided not to pursue a master's degree at this time. I am currently a certified breast patient navigator and very happy with my current job. To those still in the BSN program: Hang in there, it is doable.

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Congrats to fellow summer graduates! I have not received my diploma paperwork either. I have decided not to pursue a master's degree at this time. I am currently a certified breast patient navigator and very happy with my current job. To those still in the BSN program: Hang in there it is doable.[/quote']

I was told to expect my diploma in the mail sometime in October. I am taking at least a year off before making any decisions about continuing my education. By the time I could complete a MSN, I would be almost old enough to retire.

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I was told to expect my diploma in the mail sometime in October. I am taking at least a year off before making any decisions about continuing my education. By the time I could complete a MSN, I would be almost old enough to retire.

That's the situation I'm in. My manager said the other day, "When you finish your BSN, you can just move on to your Masters." NOT likely in my case........ I'll be 59 when I get this darn BSN done.

I seriously doubt they appreciate the stress school puts on the "mature" nurse.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
I was told to expect my diploma in the mail sometime in October. I am taking at least a year off before making any decisions about continuing my education. By the time I could complete a MSN, I would be almost old enough to retire.

I keep waiting for that diploma to arrive. Also, I'm taking a year off too, but I am looking at two MSN + dnp programs (CNM/WHNP). With either one I need to get my application in by end of January 2014 for Fall 2014. I know I'm crazy.

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I was told to expect my diploma in the mail sometime in October. I am taking at least a year off before making any decisions about continuing my education. By the time I could complete a MSN, I would be almost old enough to retire.

What is retirement?? I figure I will never be able to retire ... so I am continuing on for FNP. Surviving so far ......:nailbiting:

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