Newbie Here! Question about: DelMar eLine Classes

RNaggie · Apr 21, 2006

Hi! I am beginning the eLine BSN program this summer. The eLine advisor said there isnt anything set up yet in Houston, although they are working on it. I will be visting hospitals close to me (NW Houston) and try to help speed up this process!

I dont know much about the coursework yet since I havent started, but there are a few others on the board who are well into the program. Search for eline on the board and you should be able to find them! Let me know if you have any more questions

I already have a BS in Finance and am considering a second in BS in Nursing. I'm very interested in the Del Mar program out of Corpus Christ via online---I currently reside in Houston. The website mentions they will help set up a preceptor/clinical in our local area. Anyone in Houston that's in enrolled in this program and completing their clinicals in the Houston area?
For those of you who are enrolled in the BS program online---are you satisfied thus far?
Any information is greatly appreciated! :)

Infinitum · Apr 22, 2006

Wow!!

Ok, so it IS real! Thank you for getting back to me so quickly! I really appreciate your input! Good luck with the courses in which you start htis summer! :) Please keep us posted as to how you're doing. So, did the eOnline advisor give you any indications that something will be set up for you for the clinicals/preceptor in the Houston area?? Or do you have to search for it yourself?

In any case, Congratulations on your acceptance to the program. It sounds promising! :)

RNaggie · Apr 22, 2006

Thanks! Yeah, they have been trying to get something set up with MD Anderson in the Med Center and also NE Hospital in Humble, but nothing is definite yet. The eLine advisor strongly advised that I go talk to hospitals near me to see if they are interested in the program. All I need is a willing nurse to follow around and to teach me! According to Rita Rushing (eLine advisor), there is a lot of liability and paperwork to be done, so this is why there has been difficulty finding an accomadating hospital. The worst case scenario is that I will have to travel to College Station to take care of the clinicals. It's about and 1.5 hrs from me.

Let me know if you have anymore questions!

Wow!!
Ok, so it IS real! Thank you for getting back to me so quickly! I really appreciate your input! Good luck with the courses in which you start htis summer! :) Please keep us posted as to how you're doing. So, did the eOnline advisor give you any indications that something will be set up for you for the clinicals/preceptor in the Houston area?? Or do you have to search for it yourself?
In any case, Congratulations on your acceptance to the program. It sounds promising! :)

tawillia · Apr 23, 2006

I'm currently in the program (TAMU-CC). Like RNaggie says, Houston does not have a clinical site set up yet and you will have to commute to College Station for clinicals. It is a slight inconvenience to have to commute, but you have so much flexibility with the program that it balances out.

The program is real and legitimate. You can send me a private message if you have specific questions.

Infinitum · Apr 24, 2006

Great!

Thank you both for getting back to me with useful information. It's unfortunate that it's so tedious to set something up somewhere in Medical Center as Houston has the largest Medical Center in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. Medical Center would be preferable for me, byt Humble is OK too! I don't care really, but I suppose I need to worry about applying and getting in.

You have been a great help and I will keep you posted as to the outcome.

By the way, where were you able to take pathophysiology in Houston or did you have to take it at TAMU-CC online?

I'm sure I'll have more questions as time progresses as well! :)

Smiles!

RNaggie · Apr 24, 2006

I would suggest taking the pathophysiology class online through TAMU-CC. It has been fairly easy and enjoyable, and the professor is awesome. All the tests and quizzes are online so you will not need to travel to Corpus at all.

Great!
Thank you both for getting back to me with useful information. It's unfortunate that it's so tedious to set something up somewhere in Medical Center as Houston has the largest Medical Center in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. Medical Center would be preferable for me, byt Humble is OK too! I don't care really, but I suppose I need to worry about applying and getting in.
You have been a great help and I will keep you posted as to the outcome.
By the way, where were you able to take pathophysiology in Houston or did you have to take it at TAMU-CC online?
I'm sure I'll have more questions as time progresses as well! :)
Smiles!

tawillia · Apr 24, 2006

I actually did pathophysiology through Excelsior college because I needed to get it done in a hurry. If you don't have a healthcare background, it would be best to take a "real" class either online or in the classroom.

I've heard good things about the online patho course at TAMU-CC.