mama2boyz

I just came across this post and wanted to clarify something on the Owens wait lists. Yes, it seems outrageous when you first hear the wait list dates, but it's nowhere near as bad as it seems at first. I applied initiall in May of '09. I have a Bachelor's degree already in another field, but still needed several classes in order to meet the prereq requirements. I was awarded a seat to begin in August 2012. HOWEVER, now that I am completing my prerequisites at Owens, I can reapply at the end of this semester (less than two weeks from now) and will then my seat will be reevaluated. According to the advisor I spoke with, I should get bumped up to August 2011 (latest). And in the meantime there are a couple more classes required for the program that I can take before clinicals begin (intro to nursing concepts, patho, etc) So the wait list is really setting me back a year at most. Worth it to me to save the money. Also, GPA does factor in with the wait lists at Owens. For example, when filling the August '11 seats, they fill from highest GPA down...so someone with a 3.5 is going to have a better chance of getting a seat than someone with a 2.6. The person with a 2.6 may not be able to start until January - depending on how many people are on the wait list.

I have it in an unbound version. I've seperated out some of the chapters, so I'd need a couple days to get it back in order, but I'd be willing to sell it to you for $60 (includes shipping). I'm not sure if I have that particular companion book, but I will check - it came with two companion books and I never used either one...though I may want to keep one (clinical examples/case studies).

I heard last week about Owen's loosing their accreditation. I'm currently working on prereqs, so I haven't been too concerned about it...yet. But I'm wondering if anyone has any info/updates they can share. I need to rethink things for the spring semester (my final two prereqs) and beyond if it's not looking like their accreditation will be reinstated. Even if they do get it reinstated, I'm furious that students STILL have not been notified (at least not those of us that are pre-nursing - not sure about those in clinicals)...makes me question whether I WANT to continue on there (financially though, it may be all I can afford. ) Also, does anyone know what impact this will really have on students? I've heard that graduates will still be able to sit for boards, but that credits may not transfer to other schools; I've also heard that graduates would NOT be able to sit for boards. What is the full impact of this on students graduating during the period that they are not accredited? I haven't called the school yet, I figure those that were due to graduate this year are the ones that need to be receiving attention from the advisors. I can wait. Good luck to everyone hanging in limbo right now!! Kristen

I've never heard of it...I'd be interested in more info though! How much does it cost? How long is the program? etc. I'm currently working on prereqs at Owens, but due to financial concerns, I may have to drop out. Would love to find a more affordable option to still pursue my dream of being an RN (even if it means becoming an LPN first)

please note that my original message was not directed at any person in particular. it was a general sentiment regarding the entirety of this thread. personally, i'm quite sure the op was looking to get reaction from the board...and he definitely succeeded at "stirring the pot". kudos! lol

I wonder...do students/professionals in other fields sit around and debate/judge/argue personal reasons for going into their field as much as nurses around here seem to? I've elected to return to school for a second career for a plethora of reasons. While not my sole reasons, money, benefits, and job availability were pretty high up on my list. I don't think that makes me a bad person or a bad future nurse (that will ultimately be determined by how well I do the job, not my reasons for going into nursing).

The ADN program I'm in does not require any sort of medical terminology course. However they do offer two different courses that I think might be beneficial. I just can't decide which to take. OAD 245 - Medical Terminology. 3credits offered by school of business, CIS/office adminsitration -designed to instruct the language of medical terminology (specialized and scientific language) used by those who have elected a career in the allied health fields or related professions. Students will be able to identify and understand information found in various types of medical reports. or HSC 100 - Interdisciplinary Health Concepts. 2 credits. Offered by school of health sciences. -introduces the allied health student to medical terminology and identifies techniques to improve and strengthen communication skills in patient and peer relationships. Provides an opportunity to journey through ethical dimensions as they affect professional lives and the quality of patient care. The student is assisted in teh development of an awareness and appreciation of the allocation of health care resources in teh US, the legal ramification of ethical issues and the importance of professionalism. Both classes are available on-line, which is what I would do. Thoughts?

Aced the first quiz. :) It wasn't nearly as difficult as I was expecting it to be...but glad I put in several hours of studying. I heard a couple others saying they only got about half the answers correct.

I'm hoping for Fall 2011 as well. I just started working on my prereqs this summer (had a couple classes transfer over from a previous degree). I should be finished with the prereqs Fall 2010. Can't apply for the RN program until then. Judging from the current wait list, I'm hoping to be in the program Fall'11, but it could very easily go either direction a semester (or longer out even. UGH!) What classes are you guys taking now/fall? I'm in intro to nutrition and intro to psych right now. I'll be trying to test out of an IT class and Algebra end of the summer. And taking A&P 1 and Lifespan psych (and algebra if I don't successfully test out - I had Calculus in college already, but it was too long ago for the credits to transfer. Algebra should be easy!) in the fall.

yep - I'm in nutrition this session. Which professor teaches the second session? I have Mary Beck - so far I really enjoy her...however we've only had one class. lol I'll let you know my thoughts after our quiz Wednesday. Thanks for the learning center tip.

Hi, thanks for the great response! I am planning to complete the program at Owens. I was really discouraged initially by the wait list, but financially, I just can't afford to go anywhere else. And when I went in to speak with an admissions advisor, I learned that the wait isn't nearly as bad as I was originally told. Apparently there are several different "levels" of open seats...new high school grads with low GPAs are on the longest lest, then high GPAs, then prior college students with low gpas then with high gpas. For prior college students with high gpas, the wait list is currently at fall 2010. And then, with people failing/dropping the program, people typically get in one or two semesters earlier. At least, this is what I was told by the advisor. We'll see how it all pans out. I should finish up my prereqs spring '10 and am praying to get into the program by spring '11. I took calculus level math at BG, but because it was so long ago, they didn't accept the transfer credit. I'm hoping to test out of Math 108 so I don't have to take any math classes. Going to give the test a shot at the end of the summer. I'm currently taking nutrition 121 and psy 101. Thanks for the tips on A&P profs. I'm registered to take A&P I webcourse in the fall. I'm terrified of the disection parts of A&P II (I couldn't even be in the room when they did frogs in high school. lol Good thing I'm considerably less squeemish now!)...what things did you have to disect when you took it?

I start my pre-nursing courses this week (thankfully I had a few transfer credits from BG, so only have a handful of prereqs to take). Just wondering if there are any of my classmates here...or folks a little ahead of me that can give advice on profs.

My son was recently in the hospital for a month. One of the ped floor nurses always wore whites/cap. It was really neat to see...but at the same time, it looks so uncomfortable to me.

count me in I'm taking Intro to Psych and Nutrition this summer. A&P1 in the fall - anyone else doing on on-line course? I have an associated lab with it and have no clue how that works (I think the school has open lab hours I can attend, but not sure yet). Like a few others, I also work part time and have two small children at home. This could get interesting. lol I'm hoping to finish up prereqs and apply to the program end of the spring '10 semester...and with a little luck, begin nursing classes spring '11 (they have a list of BSN transfer classes I can work on during that wait list time if I so choose...we shall see). I hate that you have to complete prereqs before being placed on the wait list. grmph.

Throwing out a long shot here...are there any TCH PICU (or general peds floor) nurses on these boards? My son had a long stay in the PICU in March/April. Life has since been great, but super busy, and I have never gotten around to writing and sending the Thank You note I have been scripting in my head since our second week in the hospital. If any of you are reading, I wanted you to know that it is in part thanks to the amazing care that you provided for our son (not to mention how wonderful everyone was to our entire family!) that I have taken the plunge and begin school next week! I'm sure it won't happen right out of school, but my goal is to work in pediatrics someday - specifically the PICU or NICU. I am seeking a Nurse Mentor now...and would be absolutely honored to have any of the wonderful nurses from that unit willing to guide me. So...if you are here...please send me a note! K