mitsugirly

I live in Ohio and went to a community college that is partnered up with OU. So, I know my credits transfer and I know that the 2 classes I have to take still (Nutrition and Soc.) will also transfer. A lot of the students from my graduating class have 1) already applied and their same classes I have transferred and 2) the two classes I need to take that they already took transferred as well and 3) some are starting classes already. So that's not an issue. woodsyny-thanks for all the info and advice (and others as well). Good to know that I don't have to have those 2 classes completed before starting OU. I do know what APA is and we had to do a lot of APA papers in our nursing program...but I'm an "old fart" as well. I honestly don't mind writing papers and usually do pretty well with them scoring fairly high on all my previous papers. That's why I figured why not get on with the BSN program if that's mostly what it involves. :)

So since the both of you mentioned that the other classes that I need (like Nutrition and Sociology) can be taken at another community college, BUT have to be approved by them...I guess I'm wondering why? Most of the students that were in my nursing program took these classes during their ADN program (I just didn't get a chance to) so what makes theirs different? Do I have to have their approval if I take these classes BEFORE I apply for OU? I was thinking about signing up for the Nutrition class for January and the Sociology for Summer semester. Then maybe that's when I should apply to OU? (I assume you have to have both of these classes completed before starting the actual BSN program correct?) Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I have read that the first and last class have to be taken alone. Does that mean that the other classes can be taken together? I'm trying to understand why so many people say this. Would you even want to bunch classes together? Or are they talking about something else all together?

Thanks. So you don't think I should add to it anything with a description about each individual job duty right? Anyone else have any suggestions or thoughts? I would like to finish this up this weekend and start applying next week.

I just graduated this spring (May 2014) and passed my boards. I'm wanting to apply for my RN to BSN program and know that everyone seems to use OU for this because of the cost. I am so lost and find their website to be the worse. (I couldn't even find the RN to BSN program until doing a search). Where do you find the cost per credit hour? (Or for the program). I hear of people applying and not starting until next year. So you can apply, be accepted and decide "when" you want to start and they'll just "hold" your admission? How do I know what classes I have already taken with my RN program will transfer? I have read a lot of people talking about stats (which I took a stats class that was a requirement for admission into our nursing program...is this the same or will I have to take another?). I see people mention foreign language, music, history and so on...I guess I'm a little confused as to why these need to be taken and what it has to do with your BSN and nursing? The thought of putting out all this extra money for pre-reqs just make me cringe. (I took several classes for my pre-reqs to the nursing program that when they switched from quarters to semesters, they no longer required those classes and it was such a waste of money!!!). For classes needed (like Nutrition), am I able to take this class at my community college instead and just have the credits transferred? The website mentions you have to buy their health insurance??? Really? (For any students that are enrolled at least half time) Would this program be considered at least half time? I was reading a thread on here that was started in 2011, but nothing has been updated since last year so I didn't find it too helpful. Are the classes still 5 weeks? I have to admit that I know nothing about this program except for what people have mentioned to me (that I work with) here and there and everyone (the nurses in the program) says that all this program is is writing paper after paper. They tell you to do readings in the book, but the only work you do is writing APA papers. Is this true? I was reading (on here) that you have to send $100 with your application? If you don't start there, do they keep it? (I assume). Also that it takes a long time before you hear anything. Transcripts-do we request them from the school and have them sent or can I send my own (since I did receive mine after graduation). Someone help me understand how to get started. My head is spinning.

I just graduated with my ADN and sure didn't pay only $10-20k. I didn't even take out loans the first year and still owe $29,900

I just graduated Nursing school and obtained my license. I'm now trying to prepare that dreaded resume that I haven't done in many years because I don't change jobs often. :) Please let me know what you think: if I should add or delete anything. I worked for the hospital I'm currently at from 84-98, then went to work for another company for several years, then returned to the hospital in 2011 and have been back there since. On my resume, I wanted to make sure that I had all of those hospital time frames together (since I want to remain employed at the hospital), to show my dedication there (instead of showing my other employer in between this). I wanted it to kind of "pop out" at them for the years I have been there and the experience there. I'm not sure if this is how you would do it, so I'm open to suggestions. Any advice on the Summary? Should it say "summary" or should I change it to "objective"? I was trying to keep my resume only a page long so I didn't actually "list" what I did for each job. Should I put any description down at all? Thanks in advance for any comments, suggestions, or help. (Of course everything is lined up on my resume, but it doesn't work on here and the names of the places are also listed) MY NAME My address, My state, OH 00000 [email protected] H: 999-999-9999 C: 999-999-9999 SUMMARY Dedicated and hardworking graduate nurse, with 17 years of experience in the hospital field and a strong skill set, seeking a position to promote health and wellbeing of the community across the nursing care continuum. Motivated to positively impact and educate my patients while providing the highest quality of care with respect, excellence, and innovation. I plan to return for my BSN next year. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION MY COLLEGE ATTENDED, City, State Associate of Science in Nursing Spring 2014 Ohio State Registered Nurse License 9/15/14 - 08/31/15 Summer 2014 Certified Nurse's Aide Spring 2010 BLS (CPR/AED) Expires Fall 2015 OTHER COLLEGE, City, State Realtor Fall 2005 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Leadership Hospital, Floor Spring 2014 Emergency Room Hospital Spring 2014 Pediatrics Children's Hospital Fall 2013 Emergency Room Childrens Hospital Fall 2013 Psychiatrics Psych Hospital Fall 2013 Obstetrics Hospital Summer 2013 Community Community place Summer 2013 Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics Long Term Peds Place Spring 2013 Medical-Surgical Operating Room Hospital Spring 2013 Geriatrics Long term care facility Fall 2012 WORK EXPERIENCE HOSPITAL, City, State 2011 - present ED technician-ED, Trauma, Urgent Care Registration and Financial Counseling Specialist, Emergency Room Medical Records Technician 1984-1998 Registration Collection Agent Billing and Data Entry Cashier/Receptionist OTHER EMPLOYER, Columbus, Ohio 2000 - 2011 Chores Representative Manager 911 Cell Phone Program Manager Farmers Market and Meals On Wheels Delivery Homemaking Services Clerical Specialist

Thanks for the congrats. It's been such a long hard road and probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life...especially at my age (48). i have been checking the BON all morning waiting to see the "active" status come up and nothing yet. Has there ever been a time that anyone got a pass QR and really didn't pass? Just wondering. What I used for studying was... I did the mark klimak review back a few months ago, so I have been using that book and I purchased the nclex RN app on my phone. It has thousands if questions and I think that's what really did it for me. I have to add...I have severe test anxiety... To the point that I black out before, during or after any test. Then I also get a bad case of diarrhea (tmi I know, but hey we're all nurses right?) This test, I only had 3 cases of "potty issues" and no black outs. I managed to hold it together during the test. Lol

My results were available at 4pm today. I PASSED!!!

Now I'm really freaking out. Three of my classmates took their exam on a Friday and they didn't get their QR until Tuesday and it wasn't posted on the BON until the following day. It sounds like maybe they don't count the weekends around here? I will go insane!!!

Thanks for the information and I'm hoping it shows up some time today. It's now 10:01am and the quick results are not up yet. I started my test at 3pm and ended at 5:45pm. So, hopefully by that time I will see something come up. This is going to be a nerve-racking day for me.

So since I live in a state that does the "unofficial results", will my 48 hours be up tomorrow (as in Sunday)? Do they include weekends in that 48 hours? Also, is it 48 hours after the actual "time" you took the test and/or completed the test? Or just some time during that day?

I just started reading this entire thread last night after taking my NCLEX. It has me worried now. I know that everyone in my graduating class did the trick prior to them changing it and all of them turned out right. I failed my first try at 75 questions and just took the NCLEX for the second time yesterday and it shut off at 127 questions this time around. Like every nursing student (well, almost everyone), I thought I completely bombed it (well sorta, but felt more confident than last time around at least). A student from my class had taken the NCLEX after they changed the website and informed everyone that things had changed, so I was aware of it. But, after reading up on it, knew that I had read that you keep going after the cc screen to find out if you passed. I raced home to try it out. I filled out my cc information (because in my head, if I failed, I'm going to have to pay for it anyhow, so might as well get it out of the way now) and ended up getting the X that said I couldn't reregister. I was so excited. Now, after reading this entire thread...I have to say I'm more than nervous and let down. To think that I might have to do this again is devastating. I have done everything I can think of to keep my mind occupied since then...but I'm still going out of my mind. I did nothing but dream about being in class in nursing school last night...talk about a nightmare. I can't wait until the quick results are in. This is the worse possible weekend ever.

I have always been one of those that stresses over grades as well. I had a perfect 4.0 gpa for the last 3 years doing my pre-req's. Now it's a different story. In our Nursing, you have to get a 76% in order to continue. It's everyone's goal to just try to get that 76% and move on. As most people have told me, when you become a nurse, they only care that you passed the NCLEX and have your degree. They don't ask what your gpa was nor do they care at that point.

Have they told you if you are going to have a mentor? At our hospital we have someone that teaches us (another ED tech that has done the job for awhile) how to do everything needed in the position. We are usually with that person for on the job training for about 6 weeks. They also sent us to a 2 week training class as well prior to that. I do have to say that even with the training, you will always come across something new or only run in to certain things every so often so you won't get to practice something a lot to become better. Just like I don't get very many chances to do cast/splints (maybe once every month if that), so when I do, I fumble but it's ok. You have to learn sooner or later. With each practice, you get better. :)

Columbus Ohio, I believe they start the ER techs out at 10.01 an hour. I already worked for the hospital in a different position making more money, so they allowed me to keep that amount. They pay an extra .85/hr for weekends and an extra $2 for night diff.