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1. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in General Nursing

   That's a smart idea. If you don't get in, just remember that it'll be a much more relaxed pace getting to that ADN and then you can always get into a hospital job and do the online ADN-BSN program...

2. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in General Nursing

   I also got in! But I had to decline. I just got hired to teach A&P at Western Technical College full-time - great pay and benefits. I will get my RN slowly over time there. I am happy that I...

3. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, if you meet the requirements for the program you get an email interview. Then, if they like your responses via email, you get chosen for the phone interview. Basically that is a conference call...

4. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Amen to that! I have another job offer and I DON'T want to go back there tomorrow. I have to follow around the CNA while she does these things and if I say anything she gets mad because I just don't...

5. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Yes they do, they just don't want to change the bag every time. So they just bring one bag along from room to room as they work their way down the

6. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Well, here's an update. I did report the issues to the nurse who hired me. She was very quiet and didn't seem to be upset about it. It's almost like she was embarassed that I was bringing it up....

7. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   jilajila posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I started working at a LTC facility last week. I enjoyed the residents and a few of the CNA's. However, there is one CNA who is 19 and she is so rude to the residents, especially those who can't...

8. Advice needed......should I change my game plan?

   jilajila replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Just be aware that your LPN job will most likely be in a nursing home. It's not a bad place, but it is different than a hospital. Good

9. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

   jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! I hope you are able to get in as well. I have a 3.6 GPA from my last degree (MS Biology) but just starting a CNA job this week. No other experience in that area. I am keeping my fingers...

10. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

    jilajila replied to jilajila's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Erica, I'm so glad you replied! I've been dying to talk to someone in the program. I had my phone interview today and it went very well. I agree with you about it not being as competitive in...

11. UW Oshkosh Acclerated Online October Cohort Applicants?

    jilajila posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone out there applying to the UW Oshkosh Online Accelerated program? I applied and am excited to hear if I got in! I'm worried about the expense and intensity, but at 40 years old I don't want to...

12. UW Oshkosh accelrated BSN applicants...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jilajila replied to JCBJLT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's a hard question because I have poor undergraduate grades (mostly C's) but mostly A's in my graduate level science grades so I'm hoping that will make up for it. Let's keep our fingers crossed...

13. UW Oshkosh accelrated BSN applicants...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jilajila replied to JCBJLT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too applied for the October cohort! I really want to get in. It would be great to be a BSN in only 1 year. I am worried about the clinicals. I have kids who need childcare for after school...