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.
Just checking in to see how the week is progressing for everyone. Nursing management is going ok - all my assignments are completed for module 1, I am just waiting for time to reply to other's discussion posts.
Just checking in to see how the week is progressing for everyone. Nursing management is going ok - all my assignments are completed for module 1, I am just waiting for time to reply to other's discussion posts.
Glad to hear that you are done with Module 1. You should probably stay ahead and do Mod 2. I'm also in management along with community. Trying to finish up on Community before tackling management tonight.
I am in Community Health and Management right now --- Only thing left to do is the Community quiz - little nervous about opening that :) and some discussion responses- so far so good :)
I thought I was pretty good at sifting through the OU website for info but I wasn't aware of this. That said, with 5-week courses, the on-line program seems not to be on either the semester or quarter system. Does the change mean that they will be switching to 10-week courses?
I'm starting Transistions next week but because of work and travel, will probably be limited to one course per each five week stretch. Assuming that I have only the 12 nursing courses in the RN-BSN curriculum to take (which of course I won't know for sure until I get a DARS) and assuming no breaks, I could be done in September of next year. Does this mean that my last course might be on the new semester format? If that's the case, it might make sense to take the pain and double up at some point.
COULD always double up on the appraisal round then test out of it - so you would still really only have 1 class :) You would have to see how the rotation goes :)
It's been just about a week since this was posted:
Just wondering if anyone's gotten anything in the mail yet - I haven't. While I'd like to take OU at their word, it's hard to believe that they were truthful with stephparn when they told her this. If the DARS reports really were complete and ready to be mailed on 6 July it's hard to believe that we wouldn't have them by 12 July. There's also been nothing on the MyOhio or DARS websites - a week seems like more than enough time to enter the data there. Methinks we've mislead (again).
Just an update, I DID get a mailed copy of my DARS ---- but, no big surprise - IT WAS BLANK!! Seriously, why did they bother??? DUH!!!
I am in Community Health and Management right now --- Only thing left to do is the Community quiz - little nervous about opening that :) and some discussion responses- so far so good :)
Hey...We're taking the same classes :). I should be done with everything except quiz tomorrow. Have you read? I wonder if they will provide a study guide in community. Those were so helpful in nursing research.
Hey...We're taking the same classes :). I should be done with everything except quiz tomorrow. Have you read? I wonder if they will provide a study guide in community. Those were so helpful in nursing research.
The thought of opening the quiz kinda freaks me out lol -- no turning back :) So, yes, it is my last thing - what sections are you in??
The thought of opening the quiz kinda freaks me out lol -- no turning back :) So, yes, it is my last thing - what sections are you in??
Steph
Yeah...I hate the quizzes. Had 5 in research and now I have 5 again. Thought I was going to get a break from all the quizzes. For community, I am in section 2-4-125 and for management I am in 2-4-112. How about you??
Yeah...I hate the quizzes. Had 5 in research and now I have 5 again. Thought I was going to get a break from all the quizzes. For community, I am in section 2-4-125 and for management I am in 2-4-112. How about you??
I am in 1-4-105 and 1-4-103 :) How were the quizzes in Research? Tricky or straight-forward??
I am in 1-4-105 and 1-4-103 :) How were the quizzes in Research? Tricky or straight-forward??
Thanks
Steph
I think to truly understand research, you had to do quite a bit of reading, but the study guide was really helpful when it came to the quizzes. I also think it depends on the instructor you get.
rninme
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Just checking in to see how the week is progressing for everyone. Nursing management is going ok - all my assignments are completed for module 1, I am just waiting for time to reply to other's discussion posts.