Amy P

I am in the 1st semester of the eLine program at Del Mar. Let me know if you have any questions. Amy

Through eLine, all the coursework is in modules. For example, there are like 25 modules that make up the foundations in nursing course, which is one of the classes in the first semester. Some modules are short, some are long. You get a grade for each module and then those are averaged to give you the grade for the class. You complete the modules at your own pace. I believe that all of the classes for the first semester have to be completed within 1 year. The format for all of the modules is the same and you complete them in whatever order you choose. After you complete all of the modules for the 3 classes that make up the first semester, you do the clinicals. Then you start in with the modules for the second semester. So if something comes up in your life where you can't do schoolwork for awhile you just pick back up with the modules when you can (keeping in mind that you have to finish each semester within 1 year). This may not be all that clear, but I will try to answer questions if you have more.

Hi Nurse explorer - Currently I think Del mar also has start dates in Oct and March, but you may want to verify that. There are people in the program now with me who started in March, but that may change with this grant you mentioned. I did have to take a 2nd chemistry course (organic chem) to apply for Del Mar. I took it this summer and it was hard, but I'm glad I have it over with. This summer, I also took their health skills class that you have to have to apply. You do the book part online and then find someone in your area to help you with the skills checkoff. The skills are stuff like make a bed, take blood pressure, etc. I was already accepted to Deaconess when I found out about eLine. The main reason I went with eLine is because it is so much cheaper and more flexible. But you do have to have all of those prereqs done in advance,which may not be a option for you. let me know if you have any more questions! Amy

Hi. I just started the eLine program through Del Mar. The website answers alot of the questions. If you have specifics, I can try to answer them. I am excited about the program. It is very organized and seems to be really comprehensive.

I sent you a pm. Amy

What else do you know about the program? Is it hard to get in? Do you know anyone who is doing it? It just sounds interesting and I'd like to know more about it.

What school is this? I live in Texas too and was curious. Amy

I just looked at my bill and it was $561.40 for the micro class. That included a $21.60 instructional program fee. The class is good and with my instructor we do a chapter per week. (So I'm sure in the summer you would have more than 1 chapter per week.) For each chapter we have questions, a lab (that is done on the computer with simulation software), discussion postings and a test. After 3 chapters, there is an exam on those 3 chapters. So there are like 5 exams, I think. I have enjoyed the class and the lab software is very cool. The labs definately take a while to do, but once you get used to the software, they are not too bad. Let me know if you have any other questions. Amy

I'm taking micro through CCCOnline right now and I went through CCD (Community College of Denver). I have found them to be really easy to work with. Amy

Congratulations! We'll all be in it together! Amy

Lisa - Just wanted to let you know that ccconline is around $130-$140/credit hour. You may have been looking at in state tuition before. That is still, however, alot cheaper than DCN! The classes are good too. I need to call the financial aid people. My husband's company may get sold soon and he should get a lump sum if that happens. So that would definately help pay. I'm sure he would much rather use the money for something more fun, but oh well!!

Lisa - I talked to Erin last week about a couple of courses I wish to transfer and she got back to me fairly quickly. She just needs the course description for the class. She also told me that she is trying to finalize dates for advisement and registration and may try to send an email out on that this coming week. I am transferring both A&P (which I had already talked to them about before applying) and dev psychology. These were classes I took at my local community college last year in anticipation of attending that school. I am also taking micro and chem through CCConline right now and will transfer those. They took my sociology and english from my other degree, but not the speech class b/c it was regular speech, not interpersonal communications. I am hoping to take nutrition and maybe pharmacology (and interpersonal communications) at my cc here to save money. I keep thinking that I need to start going to someone else with my questions, but Erin seems more than willing and she has been so wonderful, that I keep going through her. Have you talked with the financial aid people at all yet?

Lisa, I'll be starting in the summer! I can't wait! Amy

Have any of you Deaconess students received any financial aid or scholarhips from them? I'm wondering if I should fill out all of the paperwork and apply or just get a home equity loan? Thanks, Amy

Forgot to say that I did check on the BSN programs in my area (Texas Women's University and University of texas at Arlington) and they will accept any chemistry course as long as it is 4 hrs with a lab. I don't think I'll ever try for BSN as I already have a bachelor's and master's degree, but just in case I wanted to be able to transfer it.