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.
SHEESH...just took me a while to figure out what classes to take when with the Q2S thing going on. I was somewhat limited as to what I could take when based on what they are offering. If any one sees any issues with the following let me know. Starting Jan 2 I will take:
Jan 2012 Q1: Transitions in Nursing 300
Q2 Gerontology in Nursing Practice 410
Q3 Legal and Ethical Issues-335
Q4 Cultural Diversity 414
Summer Q1 Health Appraisal 310....Test Out/Take class Health Interventions 325
Q2 Family Nursing 330
Fall 2012 Q1 Research 405
Q2 Community Health Nursing 341 and Combo class Management and
Planning which was 416 and 445 now Leadership in Nursing 4580
Q3 Excellence in Nursing 455----------GRADUATE December 8, 2012
I was just wondering how the Community Health nursing and new Combo class would be to take together...not sure I have much choice.
Michellemybell, It takes me awhile also to warm up and get through a module.There is no way I could have done two classes at a time. Everybody has different circumstances. To each his own.
Just posted on my section of 310 - there is NO integrated health assessment required!!! So if you don't test out - at least you don't have to worry about a complete assessment
Just posted on my section of 310 - there is NO integrated health assessment required!!! So if you don't test out - at least you don't have to worry about a complete assessment
Do you mean the head to toe assessment for module 5?? I didn't get any new information. As a matter of fact I posted 2 questions yesterday and the TA has YET to answer them.
EmJeanRN, ASN, RN
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SHEESH...just took me a while to figure out what classes to take when with the Q2S thing going on. I was somewhat limited as to what I could take when based on what they are offering. If any one sees any issues with the following let me know. Starting Jan 2 I will take:
Jan 2012 Q1: Transitions in Nursing 300
Q2 Gerontology in Nursing Practice 410
Q3 Legal and Ethical Issues-335
Q4 Cultural Diversity 414
Summer Q1 Health Appraisal 310....Test Out/Take class Health Interventions 325
Q2 Family Nursing 330
Fall 2012 Q1 Research 405
Q2 Community Health Nursing 341 and Combo class Management and
Planning which was 416 and 445 now Leadership in Nursing 4580
Q3 Excellence in Nursing 455----------GRADUATE December 8, 2012
I was just wondering how the Community Health nursing and new Combo class would be to take together...not sure I have much choice.
Thanks for input.