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I know I am way ahead of the game but I wanted to start this thread early so we could have some time to share pointers and tips we have collected along the way concerning this course. Maybe we can make it a little less stressful by trying to be as prepared as we can!!

Specializes in HIV.

Research is the bane of UTA's RN to BSN program, literally. This was most definitely my worst experience with a class. It seems you either have highly neurotic partners or non-existent partners to work with. I'm really not sure why they allow the class to continue in its present state - and the technology issues with the OOH's are unforgivable. Really, just read your assigned chapters, listen to the OOH's, and divide your assignments up at least by the previous weekend's end.

And prepare for a 30+ final APA research paper... as a group. Jeez.

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Specializes in Cardiovascular.

You are so right. These quizzes were tough, but you all can get through it. All the best.

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Well, we have one week until D day! Hopefully we all get good groups and we can knock this out!!

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I am not looking forward to this class. I have heard nothing but horrible things. Hopefully we will all have a good group.

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I am praying already for a good group! It helps to have all this support!! We have made it this far!

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I am praying already for a good group! It helps to have all this support!! We have made it this far!

Well even if we don't get the best group we will make it through together!! We can come here to vent and cry as much as we need ; )

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.
I am praying already for a good group! It helps to have all this support!! We have made it this far!

They determine groups alphabetically--they go down the roster and every 6-7 names were broken off into a group.

Surprisingly, my group had 3 psych nurses. Now if I could only take those odds and apply them to the lottery...

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Well even if we don't get the best group we will make it through together!! We can come here to vent and cry as much as we need ; )

Yes, we will hang in there together. I think all this support throughout the program has been awesome! This is my last class before the Capstone in September. Already applied for graduation and that was the best $40 I feel I have spent so far :)

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Specializes in ICU.
I know this is not about research, but wondered if any of you could give me some insight into the literature classes. Should I take British or American. How to they compare in difficulty say to our nursing classes and/or history. Thanks for any input and still nervous about starting Research!!! I am going to try and not think about school for a few weeks.

I took American Literature. My experience was similar to focusport above, who took British Literature. We had several papers and reading, reading, and more reading.

I imagine they're very similar classes with just a different base of material. Do you think you'd rather read Shakespeare or Kate Chopin?

I chose American Literature because I dislike having to translate and guess at what older British writers meant. The language has changed a lot. Early American writers, on the other hand, used an English that any modern English speaker can understand, although some words may be used somewhat differently. That was my deciding factor and I don't regret it.

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Well, the time is upon us and I am already starting to feel sick! The class has opened although most of the content isn't yet available. I don't think I have dreaded any class so far as much as this one.

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I am right there with you about feeling sick. Everyone keep in touch next week for support! I just want to get through it and pass.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Me too!

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