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.
LOL Chuckster - you made me go look! My grading scales have been the same as deltaroxxy2's. And yes, the whole weighted percentage will drive you crazy if you let it .... explains why 1 grade of 90% on a high percentage assignent pulled my grade down to a 96% for the class. I am not being that "a-retentive" with this management class .... I will kiss the ground for an A-
Lol....I'm a-retentive also. I'm enjoying management and community. But this week is definitely involved for management.
Lol....I'm a-retentive also. I'm enjoying management and community. But this week is definitely involved for management.
Yes it is ... and I am not enjoying it!! I have 2 days before I need to go back to work for 4 in a row (nights actually), so I need to get the case study and the productivity paper completed...AND do the quiz. Don't like the paper, don't like this week's case study. pfffffffffffffft
Yes it is ... and I am not enjoying it!! I have 2 days before I need to go back to work for 4 in a row (nights actually), so I need to get the case study and the productivity paper completed...AND do the quiz. Don't like the paper, don't like this week's case study. pfffffffffffffft
The case study really makes you see how easy it is to be overbudget. It's actually not bad. Plan on doing my management paper tonight. Then all I'll have left is the discussion and quiz. One more week!! I love these 5wk classes!!!
The case study really makes you see how easy it is to be overbudget. It's actually not bad. Plan on doing my management paper tonight. Then all I'll have left is the discussion and quiz. One more week!! I love these 5wk classes!!!
I posted my discussion piece first thing this morning, and I have the case study mostly done - just need to add some "fluff and stuff". I love the 5 week classes too! I'm in strategic planning for the next class - what are you taking besides business communications?
I posted my discussion piece first thing this morning, and I have the case study mostly done - just need to add some "fluff and stuff". I love the 5 week classes too! I'm in strategic planning for the next class - what are you taking besides business communications?
Quite a few previous posters stated that they got their DARS reports part way through their first semester. So even though I sent my credentials in months ago - actually many months ago - I expected that since I began my first OU course on 25 July, I'd have my DARS shortly. No such luck however and this is week 4 of the semester.
I'm less anxious about my DARS since I spoke with an evaluator some weeks back but I am a bit ticked off that I still don't have one. Another couple of weeks and I'll be in my second class at OU and possibly still without a DARS. Is this still the lingering effect of the new computer system or am I just special?
quite a few previous posters stated that they got their dars reports part way through their first semester. so even though i sent my credentials in months ago - actually many months ago - i expected that since i began my first ou course on 25 july, i'd have my dars shortly. no such luck however and this is week 4 of the semester.
i'm less anxious about my dars since i spoke with an evaluator some weeks back but i am a bit ticked off that i still don't have one. another couple of weeks and i'll be in my second class at ou and possibly still without a dars. is this still the lingering effect of the new computer system or am i just special?
... kidding!! got mine by week 3 or 4 - they send an email that tells you it is complete. make sure you check your ou mail too.
passed the quiz!! Turned in my case study, answered 2 discussion posts .... now just need to turn in my paper! Week 4 coming to an end!!!
I'm dancing with you :)....I need to write my management Productivity paper and take both quizzes (Management and Community) and I'll be done....Maybe I'll get motivated to finish today...
... kidding!! got mine by week 3 or 4 - they send an email that tells you it is complete. make sure you check your ou mail too.
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Lol....I'm a-retentive also. I'm enjoying management and community. But this week is definitely involved for management.