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 don't think that two classes at a time is overwhelming - I am doing it now - and am fairly bored some weeks LOL Am considering adding another - I want to be done well before the change to semesters - and then am considering the FNP
I will start 2 classes this session. I work FT and have 2 kids who are quite busy but I hope to make it work. Still waiting for new classes to post...anxious to get a head start.
I don't think that two classes at a time is overwhelming - I am doing it now - and am fairly bored some weeks LOL Am considering adding another - I want to be done well before the change to semesters - and then am considering the FNP
Two classes at a time would sharply cut into my active and successful self-medication program though . . .
MY heavens I am certainly thinking about it....unfortunately, it looks like I get to see this class again at the graduate level . Am wondering if it would just benefit me to bite the bullet and take the class? I am only signed up for 1 at a time. I don't have a "self-medication" schedule (snick) but I do have to teach 3 ENPC classes in the next six weeks .. and try to get clinical requirements completed for SAFE. Decisions, decisions
Please, oh, Please - let me test out!!! Doesn't say a day that it must be completed by, but I am going to try to take it Wednesday. I work Sun, Mon, Tues - so really my first chance!!!!
MY heavens I am certainly thinking about it....unfortunately, it looks like I get to see this class again at the graduate level . Am wondering if it would just benefit me to bite the bullet and take the class? I am only signed up for 1 at a time. I don't have a "self-medication" schedule (snick) but I do have to teach 3 ENPC classes in the next six weeks .. and try to get clinical requirements completed for SAFE. Decisions, decisions
Is it the same stuff that was in my assessment class like I posted?? I'd test out and deal w/it on the graduate level. :)
Went from having to do NO discussions in strategic planning to having to do 8 in health intervention....Apparently the content in this class overlaps w/community nursing, so that will be a good thing.
Also- I guess I am getting a call from an advisor in the MSN program next Thursday at 12 pm. I am really interested in just continuing on.... we shall see.
. Am wondering if it would just benefit me to bite the bullet and take the class? I am only signed up for 1 at a time. I don't have a "self-medication" schedule (snick) but I do have to teach 3 ENPC classes in the next six weeks .. and try to get clinical requirements completed for SAFE. Decisions, decisions 
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Don't feel bad....I need 99 credits lololol....that's about 23 classes or so. Not rushing either!