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.
My take is the risk for improper dosing of medication, misunderstanding of side effects of treatments, symptom recognition...anything that can happen as a result of illiteracy with regard to PEMs. If you use one of your PEMs as an example you can list specifics. Does that sound right to you? That's my take on it.
My take is the risk for improper dosing of medication, misunderstanding of side effects of treatments, symptom recognition...anything that can happen as a result of illiteracy with regard to PEMs. If you use one of your PEMs as an example you can list specifics. Does that sound right to you? That's my take on it.
I think you're on the right track. I think any consequence you can think of will be OK as long as you're able to explain why.
So After many frustrating phone calls and nearly two months of waiting, OU FINALLY FOUND MY TRANSCRIPTS. Looks like they were filed under my maiden name; DUHHHHH. Just venting. Hopefully I can start in winter session as desired.
So After many frustrating phone calls and nearly two months of waiting, OU FINALLY FOUND MY TRANSCRIPTS. Looks like they were filed under my maiden name; DUHHHHH. Just venting. Hopefully I can start in winter session as desired.
The OU admission and evaluation process is time consuming and very frustrating. I applied in Feb and verified that all my transcripts were sent by early March. Yet I did not get a formal admissions decision until after the start of the first summer session and did not get my DARS report (transcript evaluation) until September. While this was annoying, I have to say that it was made a bit more tolerable by the OU nursing program folks and particularly the evaluation person. They(she) were responsive and gave me the sense that OU was genuinely concerned with their students and out to do the right thing, even if it did take much longer than expected. This feeling was proven correct when I got my DARS, which reflected a very thorough and equitable process. This was quite a contrast to what I experienced at another college I applied to at the same time where the admission process was very timely but the evaluation far from acceptable and nursing program office impossible to deal with.
So hang in there. The program seems to be significantly better run than the admissions/evaluation process and with the possible exception of some gripes regarding occasionally uninteresting subject matter, most of us in the program are happy. We can certainly sympathize with your frustration but some patience - along with a modicum of pro-activity - pays off in the end.
Did they really curve the exam?? My TA said it was not going to happen. I didn't study at all and got a 73 lol....go figure. So far the stuff is kinda interesting!!!
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mtsteelhorse
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My take is the risk for improper dosing of medication, misunderstanding of side effects of treatments, symptom recognition...anything that can happen as a result of illiteracy with regard to PEMs. If you use one of your PEMs as an example you can list specifics. Does that sound right to you? That's my take on it.