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1. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Wisconsin

   That's a smart idea. If you don't get in, just remember that it'll be a much more relaxed pace getting to that ADN and then you can always get into a hospital job and do the online ADN-BSN program and have the hospital help with tuition. The Plan B...

2. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Wisconsin

   I also got in! But I had to decline. I just got hired to teach A&P at Western Technical College full-time - great pay and benefits. I will get my RN slowly over time there. I am happy that I opened up a slot for another qualified candidate. Co...

3. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Wisconsin

   Yes, if you meet the requirements for the program you get an email interview. Then, if they like your responses via email, you get chosen for the phone interview. Basically that is a conference call with 3 nurse educators in the program. They ask ...

4. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in CNA/MA

   Amen to that! I have another job offer and I DON'T want to go back there tomorrow. I have to follow around the CNA while she does these things and if I say anything she gets mad because I just don't understand. They never use gait belts and I was ...

5. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in CNA/MA

   Yes they do, they just don't want to change the bag every time. So they just bring one bag along from room to room as they work their way down the hall.

6. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in CNA/MA

   Well, here's an update. I did report the issues to the nurse who hired me. She was very quiet and didn't seem to be upset about it. It's almost like she was embarassed that I was bringing it up. When I went in for my next shift, the rude 19 year o...

7. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I started working at a LTC facility last week. I enjoyed the residents and a few of the CNA's. However, there is one CNA who is 19 and she is so rude to the residents, especially those who can't talk or defend themselves. It breaks my heart and I ...

8. Advice needed......should I change my game plan?

   jilajila replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Just be aware that your LPN job will most likely be in a nursing home. It's not a bad place, but it is different than a hospital. Good luck!

9. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Wisconsin

   Thanks! I hope you are able to get in as well. I have a 3.6 GPA from my last degree (MS Biology) but just starting a CNA job this week. No other experience in that area. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I am able to get in the program. Good ...

10. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

    jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Wisconsin

    Oh Erica, I'm so glad you replied! I've been dying to talk to someone in the program. I had my phone interview today and it went very well. I agree with you about it not being as competitive in terms of numbers. I do think I have a good chance I'...

11. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

    jilajila posted a topic in Wisconsin

    Anyone out there applying to the UW Oshkosh Online Accelerated program? I applied and am excited to hear if I got in! I'm worried about the expense and intensity, but at 40 years old I don't want to waste any time getting to that BSN, which is my u...

12. UW Oshkosh accelrated BSN applicants...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jilajila replied to JCBJLT's topic in Online Learning

    That's a hard question because I have poor undergraduate grades (mostly C's) but mostly A's in my graduate level science grades so I'm hoping that will make up for it. Let's keep our fingers crossed for us.

13. UW Oshkosh accelrated BSN applicants...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jilajila replied to JCBJLT's topic in Online Learning

    I too applied for the October cohort! I really want to get in. It would be great to be a BSN in only 1 year. I am worried about the clinicals. I have kids who need childcare for after school until my husband gets done with work. Third shift wou...