Since it seems that there's quite a bit of interest, I'm attempting to start a new thread devoted exclusively to the OU on-line RN-BSN program that will hopefully build on the comments on assorted previous threads.
I'd like to ask nevergonnagiveup, mtsteelhorse and babynurse73 - all of whom (I think) are either already in the program or have applied for admission - to post about their experiences. I just sent in my application and plan to post periodically about relevant issues. If we can populate the thread with good material, it could become a very useful resource for both those considering the OU program and students already in it. Once that happens, I'd hope we could prevail upon the forum moderators to make it a sticky thread.
As indicated, I've only recently applied to the program. So far, I'm happy with the support and information I've gotten. I've been contacted by an OU "enrollment specialist" who was somewhat helpful (I suspect that they have dual roles, one being to provide basic information to prospective students and the other to follow-up with the prospects and help to fill the roster for the program). This person e-mailed me, followed up with a phone call and was able to provide some useful, if basic, information about the program. I also sent a lengthy e-mail to OU with quite a number of specific, detailed questions. This too resulted in both an e-mail and telephone response, this time from an academic advisor in the OU School of Nursing. Again I received some useful and quite helpful information. All in all, my early experience has been pretty positive.
As indicated above, I plan to post about relevant issues that come up as I work my way through the admission and evaluation process. I'd very much like to hear from others about their experience with OU and I'm sure that there will be a lot of interest by others in our collective experience with the program.
I had Gerontology in the Summer. The book at that time was Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing Healthy Aging 3rd edition by Touhy and Jett. I also had to either watch the movie Tuesdays with Morrie or read the book. I found it easier to watch the DVD first and then borrow the book from my public library to use as reference and to complete my assignment.
I had Gerontology in the Summer. The book at that time was Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing Healthy Aging 3rd edition by Touhy and Jett. I also had to either watch the movie Tuesdays with Morrie or read the book. I found it easier to watch the DVD first and then borrow the book from my public library to use as reference and to complete my assignment.
Thank you so much!!! They haven't posted anything about the books so far. It's a bit frustrating because Jan 3rd will be here before we know it!!!
I've just spent several hours reading all of these informative posts about OU and other BSN completion programs. I still haven't decided on a RN - BSN program but I wanted to thank all the AN members who contributed to this thread. I'm rooting for you all!
If I'm between jobs should I do the "outreach" RN - BSN at OU or just the online RN - BSN? I wonder what the difference is. Can anyone tell me? I just emailed an advisor. I'll post if I get an answer.
And you can always save a bundle buying a used copy of the previous edition . . .
Thanks Chuckster. I usually go to the bookstore page to get the isbn number so I can shop cheap/rent...but it wasn't listed there or on the course registration page. Now I got it!! Not ballsy enough to stray from the requested edition :)
I am taking EDEC 160 to fulfill my 'Growth and Development' requirement. It's costing me, like, a zillion dollars but I need the credit. There is no TA, but the prof has already contacted us several times with LOTS of helpful support material and I am in love with him already. It's also a self-paced class so as long as we turn in all material by the end of class it's all good. NO discussion boards- he is using them as a way for us to talk about the material amongst ourselves, but nothing is assigned. I wish I could have the month off, but I am so close to finishing I just have to keep going. At least it looks interesting, and I am looking forward to taking a break from the 'nursing' format. Are you taking anything?
Has anyone been in contact with - or been contacted by - their advisor about the TDCP? This seems like a pretty major undertaking since, if the number of slots for courses like NRSE 335 is any indication of enrollment, there are something like 1,500 students in the RN-BSN program.
From what I can see, as long as I take NRSE 335 (which I'm signed up in Winter 1 for) and NRSE 310 (which isn't offered again until Summer 1), I should be OK. In fact, it looks to me that I get some small benefit from the change by being able to take NRSE 4580 (Fall 2 session next year) instead of having to to take both NRSE 416 and 445 separately. This reduces the course total for me from 12 to 11 and gets me out one semester sooner.
This seems too good to be true and I wonder if I've made a mistake somewhere . . .
Has anyone taken nutrition through OU, if so how was it? While taking non-nursing classes is it the same $157 per credit also are there associated fees such as technology fee etc. Thanks
Has anyone taken nutrition through OU, if so how was it? While taking non-nursing classes is it the same $157 per credit also are there associated fees such as technology fee etc. Thanks
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The book I bought for Legal/Ethical is Ethics & Issues in Contemporary Nursing 3rd edition by Burkhardt and Nathaniel.