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 just inquired about the MSN-FNP track and it sounds great!
The whole program will cost approx $16,000 and can be completed in 26 months. You take one course every 7 weeks. The program is designed to allow individuals to still be able to work. Here is some of the info they emailed me:
Thank you for your interest in our Family Nurse Practitioner Program. I have provides an brief overview of our Program below, for your convenience:
OU MSN FNP Program Details
Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Virtual Classroom (discussion boards, chats, e-mail, quizzes, and tests)
Clinicals (practical application of skills and concepts at health care facilities in students’ vicinities)
Facilitator, Peer, and Technical Support
No campus visits required
Curriculum Framework:
55 quarter hours (36 - 39 semester hours)
Course of study divided into +/-5 terms; each term consisting of 16 weeks
Students complete two (2) courses per term:
Program completion in approximately two (2) years
Academic and Professional Requirements for Entry:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Current U.S. RN license
- Immunization records
- 3.2 GPA for unconditional acceptance
- 3.0 GPA for conditional acceptance *
* Candidates may elect to take the GRE or MAT to improve their chances of acceptance.
Course of Study:
Note: Ohio University is currently under the quarter system and will be moving to a semester system in Fall 2012. Therefore, the MSN calendar will not align with the university’s calendar until fall 2012. The current curriculum schedule for MSN is designed for the semester system.
Core Taken by All MSN Students: (23 Total Hours)
NRSE 6010, Theoretical Basis of Practice 3 credits
NRSE 6020, Theories in Family Care 3 credits
NRSE 6110, Research & Evaluation in Nursing 3 credits
NRSE 6120, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing 3 credits
NRSE 6210, Pathophysiology in Nursing Practice 3 credits
NRSE 6221, Health Appraisal for NPs 3 credits
NRSE 6230, Pharmacology in Nursing Practice 3 credits
NRSE 6931, Capstone Seminar 1 credit
NRSE 6932, Capstone Project 1 credit*
*Up to 8 credits if needed
Family Nurse Practitioner within MSN (16 semester credits)
NRSE 6411, Family Assessment & Intervention 3 credits
NRSE 6410, Care of Women (150 clinical hrs) 3 credits
NRSE 6420, Care of Adults (150 clinical hrs) 3 credits
NRSE 6430, Care of Children (150 clinical hrs) 3 credits
NRSE 6440, FNP in Practice (200 clinical hrs) 4 credits
Please contact me at your convenience to discuss the Program in greater detail. My direct contact information is listed below. I will look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Pamela Rocha
Enrollment Advisor
Ohio University
Toll Free 1-877-398-3147 ext. 602
Mailing Address:
Off-Site Admissions Support Center
ATTN: Pamela Rocha
2145 Metro Center Blvd
Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32835
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OMG...Now this might change my mindset altogether...I was contemplating taking a long break before pursuing my MS (was interested in public health), but this FNP program sounds exciting...
hi mtsteelhorse, my grades are still not posted. my ta has been pretty slow this entire 5 weeks, and not at all helpful. if anyone had a question regarding the directions, she would just restate the directions to them. not much help there. we can all pretty much read at this point, but some of the directions were unclear. yeah, i am just taking one class at a time. i am not really in any rush. how about you?
has anyone out there taken assessment already? how is the class? just wondering if there is a lot of reading, tests, papers to write, and discussion boards. thanks for any info.
i tested out of assessment, but still had assess to class.
those in the class had to do a comprehensive health hx and genogram, a health paper, 5 discussions plus replies, 8 case studies, and 2 self test quizzes, and 3 graded quizzes.
but, not sure if professors follow the same script when it comes to teaching these classes. and the instructor i had isn't teaching this class. to you might not even have to do all of this stuff.
Holy mackerel that sounds like a lot of stuff in 5 weeks!
deltaroxxy2, I'm with you on this FNP thing...sounds REALLY good! I was thinking PMHNP but may opt for FNP as I've been encouraged to do by my supervisor. It provides a lot more options. Pretty exciting! And imagine how much easier it will be to matriculate into their program rather than elsewhere!
Holy mackerel that sounds like a lot of stuff in 5 weeks!
deltaroxxy2, I'm with you on this FNP thing...sounds REALLY good! I was thinking PMHNP but may opt for FNP as I've been encouraged to do by my supervisor. It provides a lot more options. Pretty exciting! And imagine how much easier it will be to matriculate into their program rather than elsewhere!
Yeah...I would have died taking all of that w/statistics. BUT, the instructors for this term may not require the same stuff.
My friend is in NKU's FNP program. I forwarded the email to her to get her opinion.
hi mtsteelhorse, my grades are still not posted. my ta has been pretty slow this entire 5 weeks, and not at all helpful. if anyone had a question regarding the directions, she would just restate the directions to them. not much help there. we can all pretty much read at this point, but some of the directions were unclear. yeah, i am just taking one class at a time. i am not really in any rush. how about you?
has anyone out there taken assessment already? how is the class? just wondering if there is a lot of reading, tests, papers to write, and discussion boards. thanks for any info.
hahahah i sounds like we had the same ta!!!! i am also taking one at a time. i need a lot of credit so i'll just pace myself! also taking assessment next.
Oh my ... the FNP program sounds lovely!! And the price!!!! I was seriously thinking of the MSN/CNS program at University of Cincinnati ... price around 2 years at 15,000/year. Didn't want to be an FNP really - my long range plans are to complete an APRN program and do a post-masters certificate in forensic nursing - so I could be an advanced practice forensic nurse. Decisions, decisions....will have to look further into this!!!!
It seems like getting the FNP provides a great foundation for many areas of nursing. Forensic nursing sounds fascintating. Good luck sorting through all this great information!
Oh my ... the FNP program sounds lovely!! And the price!!!! I was seriously thinking of the MSN/CNS program at University of Cincinnati ... price around 2 years at 15,000/year. Didn't want to be an FNP really - my long range plans are to complete an APRN program and do a post-masters certificate in forensic nursing - so I could be an advanced practice forensic nurse. Decisions, decisions....will have to look further into this!!!!
I love forensics. Was recently researching some places to get certified. Not sure which track I need in the graduate program....Ohio only offers 3 or 4 MSN tracks. This is all new to me!!!
I tested out of Assessment, but still had assess to class.
Those in the class had to do a comprehensive health hx and genogram, a health paper, 5 discussions plus replies, 8 case studies, and 2 self test quizzes, and 3 graded quizzes.
But, not sure if professors follow the same script when it comes to teaching these classes. And the instructor I had isn't teaching this class. To you might not even have to do all of this stuff.
HTHs!!
Oh my God! That's a lot....and a 4 credit class too!!! I sure hope it's not the same or I'm gonna be hurtin! lol
I love forensics. Was recently researching some places to get certified. Not sure which track I need in the graduate program....Ohio only offers 3 or 4 MSN tracks. This is all new to me!!!
University of Illinois at Chicago - found this program through the International Association of Forensic Nurses. All online and it is a post-masters certification. If I enrolled today, price would be around 8600.00 - not sure what it will be in 3 years!!! here is some info
nevergonnagiveup
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I just inquired about the MSN-FNP track and it sounds great!
The whole program will cost approx $16,000 and can be completed in 26 months. You take one course every 7 weeks. The program is designed to allow individuals to still be able to work. Here is some of the info they emailed me:
Thank you for your interest in our Family Nurse Practitioner Program. I have provides an brief overview of our Program below, for your convenience:
OU MSN FNP Program Details
Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education
Learning Environments:
Individual (books, website, multimedia, supplemental readings)
Virtual Classroom (discussion boards, chats, e-mail, quizzes, and tests)
Clinicals (practical application of skills and concepts at health care facilities in students’ vicinities)
Facilitator, Peer, and Technical Support
No campus visits required
Curriculum Framework:
55 quarter hours (36 - 39 semester hours)
Course of study divided into +/-5 terms; each term consisting of 16 weeks
Students complete two (2) courses per term:
Program completion in approximately two (2) years
Academic and Professional Requirements for Entry:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Current U.S. RN license
- Immunization records
- 3.2 GPA for unconditional acceptance
- 3.0 GPA for conditional acceptance *
* Candidates may elect to take the GRE or MAT to improve their chances of acceptance.
Course of Study:
Note: Ohio University is currently under the quarter system and will be moving to a semester system in Fall 2012. Therefore, the MSN calendar will not align with the university’s calendar until fall 2012. The current curriculum schedule for MSN is designed for the semester system.
Core Taken by All MSN Students: (23 Total Hours)
NRSE 6010, Theoretical Basis of Practice 3 credits
NRSE 6020, Theories in Family Care 3 credits
NRSE 6110, Research & Evaluation in Nursing 3 credits
NRSE 6120, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing 3 credits
NRSE 6210, Pathophysiology in Nursing Practice 3 credits
NRSE 6221, Health Appraisal for NPs 3 credits
NRSE 6230, Pharmacology in Nursing Practice 3 credits
NRSE 6931, Capstone Seminar 1 credit
NRSE 6932, Capstone Project 1 credit*
*Up to 8 credits if needed
Family Nurse Practitioner within MSN (16 semester credits)
NRSE 6411, Family Assessment & Intervention 3 credits
NRSE 6410, Care of Women (150 clinical hrs) 3 credits
NRSE 6420, Care of Adults (150 clinical hrs) 3 credits
NRSE 6430, Care of Children (150 clinical hrs) 3 credits
NRSE 6440, FNP in Practice (200 clinical hrs) 4 credits
Please contact me at your convenience to discuss the Program in greater detail. My direct contact information is listed below. I will look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Pamela Rocha
Enrollment Advisor
Ohio University
Toll Free 1-877-398-3147 ext. 602
Mailing Address:
Off-Site Admissions Support Center
ATTN: Pamela Rocha
2145 Metro Center Blvd
Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32835
*If you have any friends who may benefit from this degree, please feel free to send them this message.
If you wish to change your email address for receiving similar messages in the future, please reply to [email protected]
If you would prefer not to receive information regarding this program, please reply to [email protected]
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