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1. RN-BSN Program at UVIC

   obcalifornianurse replied to obcalifornianurse's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi kkarma The courses are going great. It was a tough adjustment at first. I'm trying to do 3 units each semester. Right now I'm doing 325 and 341. Next term probably electives since they are only...

2. RN-BSN Program at UVIC

   obcalifornianurse posted a topic in School, College Programs

   Having been a diploma nurse for the past 30 years, I am going to start the rn-bsn program online this fall (2014). I graduated in Alberta, worked in BC and for the past 13 years have lived/worked in...

3. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi everyone! If you can stand a few more questions about the GCU program, I have a few! Did everyone have to take 36 credits or were some of you able to transfer more from elsewhere? I'm wondering...

4. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   I will definitely have to look into PERRLA and Grammarly! Sounds like they help a

5. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi Winterwhite, Thanks so much for your response! I cannot fathom doing 12 classes in 11 months! I think it's a great idea to take a break between classes, especially with a young child. By the...

6. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   Thanks so much for the encouragement! Right now I'm having my transcripts evaluated. I will let you know how it

7. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   Well, I think I've decided that I want to do it, I'm just still deciding on the best program for me. I have another program in mind where I can do 1 or 2 (or more) courses online over a semester and...

8. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   Thanks so much PrismRN for all the information! I realize it will be different for everyone, just trying to see what to expect in regards to the number of hours I will need to commit. I too like to...

9. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

   obcalifornianurse replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

   I am still thinking about GCU and reading the posts. I know a nurse that dropped out after a few months saying it was just too much work doing a paper a week. I'm really not sure I can pull that...

10. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program Sept 2009

    obcalifornianurse replied to bodz01's topic in California Nursing

    It sounds like you are doing everything you can. I'm sure it's just that the new grad jobs available are a fraction of the number of nurses applying for them. Keep doing what you're doing, getting...

11. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program Sept 2009

    obcalifornianurse replied to bodz01's topic in California Nursing

    I had my interview yesterday and it seemed to go well. It was not at all like I expected. They asked very open-ended questions, like 'tell us about yourself' and I just talked about what I've done....

12. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program Sept 2009

    obcalifornianurse replied to bodz01's topic in California Nursing

    Hi ilovenursing2009! I don't have my interview until tomorrow and it's at Mary Birch. I would love any info on the interview to help me prepare.

13. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program Sept 2009

    obcalifornianurse replied to bodz01's topic in California Nursing

    Can anyone share what the interview was like and what kind of questions they asked? I am scheduled for an interview tomorrow with a panel of at least 4 people and am very nervous. I sure would...

14. Best book for PACU nurse?

    obcalifornianurse replied to dg05's topic in PACU

    I second this book as an excellent resource. It is the text used by andersonCE.com for their home study Perianesthesia nursing