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I am currently attending the University of Alabama School of Nursing on line RN to BSN program. Great school - Took 11 1/2 calendar months going full time. I still was able to work fulltime but it was tough but doable. I found out alot of students went part time thru the nursing curriculum and it was easier on them but took longer. Completion of pre req classes had to be completed prior to being accepted into the RN to BSN program. Program was completely on line, never had to go to campus. Cost for just the RN to BSN classess and books was around 7-8,000 . That includes a "tech"fee each semester. I am out of state so that is not bad.

I am currently attending the University of Alabama On line RN to BSN program and have been asked to post a discussion on a current issue in my practicum area. My area of practicum is in the ICU. I have several questions with regard to ARDS. a. Anyone have any success stories in taking care of patients with ARDS? b. What is your current treatment with regards to ARDS, such as protocols. c. What is your current nurse-to-patient ratio in your unit - are you "acuity" or "numbers" on staffing, or mixture of both?

I Have attended Delgado Comm. College and I am a diploma graduate from the Charity Hospital School of Nursing. Charity Hospital School of Nursing was merged into DCC a few years ago and became an ADN program. Great school. I currently work with some Charity - Delgado nursing students in the clinical setting with their instructor. They are well prepared in the clinical setting. If you have anymore questions, please e-mail and I will answer. Good Luck......