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 am about to start my third section of classes and as of yet do not even have a preliminary DARS. I know I need the nursing courses, so am just plugging along and will worry about the rest later. I am fairly certain I will only need 3 classes when it finally comes through - stats, comp, nutrition. Going to take stats over Christmas and worry about comp and nutrition later :)
I am starting to notice that NOT ALL INSTRUCTORS are alike. For stats, you DEFINITELY want Lassiter. I'll be taking comp in the Fall, so I'll let you know about that instructor. And have Nutrition down for Win 1 and 2. You should take that with me :)
So how difficult are OU's RN-BSN courses? Easy A's? Difficult B's? Are A's at least achievable?
A's are achievable if you are willing to put forth the time and energy required. Definitely not a program where you can just coast through. They pack a lot of info into these 5wk programs, so you have to be pretty organized and self motivated to make it work. I will say that once you get a hang of what's expected, the management of the classes, gets a bit easier. They recently changed the grading system in Jun, so now anything lower than a B- in nursing courses needs to be redone. And in some classes, lower than a 82% is considered a B-.
Starting Classes next month. I was able to use my ohioID and password but cant find a password for catmail. I called the IT dept but wasnt helpful. Has anyone any advise ?
Yay!!! One nursing course down eleven to go!!! Definately going to enjoy the time off.
Hi Hollie,
Which Class did you complete? How was your instructor? I just received an acceptance e-mail from OU RN-BSN Online 2 days ago with no DARS, yet. I'm planing to register for NRSE 300 Class with start date 9/5/11.
Starting Classes next month. I was able to use my ohioID and password but cant find a password for catmail. I called the IT dept but wasnt helpful. Has anyone any advise ?
Hi Trail,
I used same password for both my Ohio ID and Catmail, and it worked for me. Just got accepted 2 days ago.
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I am starting to notice that NOT ALL INSTRUCTORS are alike. For stats, you DEFINITELY want Lassiter. I'll be taking comp in the Fall, so I'll let you know about that instructor. And have Nutrition down for Win 1 and 2. You should take that with me :)