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 took statistics way back in the early 1990's and Ohio University approved it for transfer. I can't remember much from that course other than being really hard. Since I don't remember much, does anybody recommend I repeat this course? Will I need statistics for any nursing course? Thanks.
I took statistics way back in the early 1990's and Ohio University approved it for transfer. I can't remember much from that course other than being really hard. Since I don't remember much, does anybody recommend I repeat this course? Will I need statistics for any nursing course? Thanks.
Chris,
I just finished an intensive one week statistics class at my local University. Hardest thing I have ever done...due to the time constraint involved. With that said, people who go through the OU RN to BSN say that statistics has not been necessary (though required) to finish up the classes. I would not take stats again at this time since yours was accepted. If you are going for your Masters in the future you can brush up on stats on Youtube. Many good videos there on using Excel and stats concepts.
I took statistics way back in the early 1990's and Ohio University approved it for transfer. I can't remember much from that course other than being really hard. Since I don't remember much, does anybody recommend I repeat this course? Will I need statistics for any nursing course? Thanks.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! They "claim" you need it for research….NOT!!! Be thankful that you've completed it, and shut that door. You won't need it…..
Think I am retaking stats at Rio Salado this fall - Steph said it was doable!! Have Cultural Diversity the next 5 weeks and then interventions/Family and fall is research/excellence. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel if I can just survive Community
Think I am retaking stats at Rio Salado this fall - Steph said it was doable!! Have Cultural Diversity the next 5 weeks and then interventions/Family and fall is research/excellence. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel if I can just survive Community
Oh bummer. I can't do the Rio thing because of the the stupid prereq.
I am not a priority for stats at OU - many others need it more than me since my transfer credit was accepted. Trying to find quick and that won't kill me!
chrisfam
6 Posts
I took statistics way back in the early 1990's and Ohio University approved it for transfer. I can't remember much from that course other than being really hard. Since I don't remember much, does anybody recommend I repeat this course? Will I need statistics for any nursing course? Thanks.