Oakland University

Falafel · Jul 19, 2007

My friend just graduated this year. She said it was tough, but learned a lot.

alltsonm · Jul 22, 2007

I would recommend the traditional program and not the accelerated program (I just completed) if you have a choice and are young. That way you can work in summers and part time etc and get a better experience.

Sirena922 · Jul 24, 2007

For those of you who have completed OU's program, how much was the program? I just went to a info meeting @ U of D Mercy and it cost $40,000. Is Oakland University cheaper and if so by how much?

alltsonm · Jul 25, 2007

currently there are 58 credit hours required for the accelerated program at a cost of $252.50 per credit hour. Add $100 orientation fee, $140 times 4 for ATI test, add cost of books at $300 times 4 plus CPR course, drug screen police check, uniforms, laboratory kit (roughly $70) and those physicals, medical screens and the "hidden extra credit fees for pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology (another like 8 credits) and the fees go up to like $20,000 for the program.... It is a bargain I guess if you feel cost is the only issue. I warn you that you "only get what you pay for" and education, quality of teaching, facilities etc are no different than any other commodity. Consider driving time, student satisfaction, and other factors too.

Sirena922 · Jul 25, 2007

currently there are 58 credit hours required for the accelerated program at a cost of $252.50 per credit hour. Add $100 orientation fee, $140 times 4 for ATI test, add cost of books at $300 times 4 plus CPR course, drug screen police check, uniforms, laboratory kit (roughly $70) and those physicals, medical screens and the "hidden extra credit fees for pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology (another like 8 credits) and the fees go up to like $20,000 for the program.... It is a bargain I guess if you feel cost is the only issue. I warn you that you "only get what you pay for" and education, quality of teaching, facilities etc are no different than any other commodity. Consider driving time, student satisfaction, and other factors too.

Thanks for the information Allto. Cost is important to me because I haven't even started paying for my first degree yet and I know when I'm done with this one, I'll have a bigger bill to pay back. I had also considered U of D Mercy which has a good program too, but I don't think I'd qualify for those alternative loans you have to have, and they're program is costing $60,000, at least thats the information I got when I went to the information meeting and the financial aid advisor told me. So OU's isn't that bad.

BerthaRN · Jul 29, 2007

I have a friend going through it right now (I start in fall) and she's really enjoying it. She said it's very tough, but she really likes her instructors. In comparison, another student we know chose to go to U of D because she thought it was easier to get into....but she's struggling, and now she has huge debt from student loans (I'm sure experiences vary). I am very pro-OU. I just have appreciated the communication that I've received every since I first applied......and again, I haven't actually started the program yet, but as far as guiding me for pre-reqs and giving me direction, along with the rolling enrollment they presently have....I've been thrilled so far. Just my humble opinion;).

tabrown1 · Aug 1, 2007

What is the GPA to get into OCC?

tabrown1 · Aug 1, 2007

What is the GPA to get into OCC?

BerthaRN · Aug 1, 2007

OCC? That's Oakland Community College......I have no clue. I go to OU, Oakland University, and there I think it's a 3.0, I think.

Jemie · Nov 16, 2007

How was the program in ABSN program OU? I heard it is crazy and hard. People are not nice at all. I just apply to it and don't know should I consider it. Please, give some detail in it and information.

BerthaRN · Nov 16, 2007

I'm in it right now, and yes it's hard. But I am still very pro-OU. Sure, some can be mean....but my goal will be met in 9 months and I'll have the degree I've worked so hard to get. At this point I can honestly say I would do it again:).