Well this week I start full time online with Simmons. The course work was opened up last week to give students a chance to get started on their assignments, readings, and case studies. I'm in the Cohort 3 (March), and taking 3 classes this term. Advanced Patho, Health Promotion in Nursing, and Nursing Research.
So far for week one there has been quite a bit of reading out of textbooks. The pre-recorded video lectures with power points are really quite awesome if you are an audio/visual learner like myself. Patho has a pre-class quiz, several case studies, and a post class test each week of the term. LOTS of reading! I got a 90% on my pre-class quiz, and my live online class is scheduled for Thursday next week. within 3 days of the live class you have to take your post-class test.
Health promotion seems fairly staight forward, lots of reading (4 chapers in week one alone) but no other assignments due this week, though appears from the syllabus there will be a large health promotion project due towards the latter part of the term. about 1- 1.5 hrs of pre-recorded lecture/video to watch for week one...nothing major.
Nursing Research seems the easiest thus far. 45min pre-recorded lectures, no assignments until about 1/2 way through the term, which will be a large research paper...live class is on Thursday AM for me, not too much in the way of reading. 4 nursing articles but not too long.
So that's my run down of getting started with Simmons this week. I'll try to update more as I've gotten a lot of PM's about the school. I'm just now starting we'll see if I can form coherent thoughts by mid-term =)
Sorry, I misunderstood what you wrote as a cry for help. Lol. I seriously doubt they will give it a second thought if it is slightly over. . The advisor would know better than anyone. Good luck!
Specializes in ICU, Allergy/Asthma, and Primary Care.
Sorry, I misunderstood what you wrote as a cry for help. Lol. I seriously doubt they will give it a second thought if it is slightly over. . The advisor would know better than anyone. Good luck!
Thanks! I can only hope it that it will all be ok. Maybe I just need to breath What cohort are you in PNW_NPstudent?
I am about to pay my $650 deposit, so maybe I will know more after that, but can you tell me how you paid for the biology class? I suppose I may have to take out a personal loan, but I hate to do that. It's a lot of money to come up with. Oh also, was the money due by the start of the class? I assume it was?
Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.
So I am freaking out. I just attended a Nursing@Simmons webinar that had FNP students discussing what the program is like. They started talking about the statement of purpose and they said 1-2 pages double space. When I typed in my question that my SOP was 3 1/2 pages they stated that it needs to be 1-2 double space:( :( Before submitting my application my admission's counselor said that as long as it is well written and answers the specific questions that it should be fine but now I am nervous. How do you write an essay on who you are, what you have done, why you want to be an FNP, and specific examples in only 1-2 pages double space? I put so much time and effort on my essay that I would hate to not be accepted because my SOP is too long. I feel like it was well written and hit the points that they requested. I'm sorry for venting you guys, I'm just really nervous. [/quote']
Mine was three pages! Don't fret! I'm sure it's fine! :) I was a nervous wreck for 4wks waiting to hear back. Stay in contact with your admissions advisor... Also if you aren't accepted PM me...I know one girl who didn't get accepted... She challenged/appealed the decision and got in...:) really the school is amazing!
Therese, where are you located at? I have heard that students who live 2hrs from campus take longer to approve due to clinical sites. (I'm guessing it's because the on campus students need placement first) ... Good luck y'all! I totally love my classes do far!
I think that the bio bridge class is 2cr hrs which would be about 2k for the class. It's $650 enrollment fee to hold your seat which is applied to the first term. Hope that helps.
Terese - I bet you get your acceptance this week. They're getting decisions really quickly. I think they look at the whole application, and I don't think they would deny you admission based on the length of your statement. I'm rooting for you!
Oh that is a drag milobri! That is one thing I would be concerned about if accepted- how to pay! I'm hoping loans will cover most and maybe some scholarships.
Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.
Oh that is a drag milobri! That is one thing I would be concerned about if accepted- how to pay! I'm hoping loans will cover most and maybe some scholarships.
Now I'm worried my statement wasn't long enough ?de30
Student loan will not cover the bio course, however will cover at part time or full time once nursing courses are started. My loan covered the first term, just not my books. I'm full time, found books on Amazon for cheaper than the school book store, didn't $450 for all three classes (6books total) for term 1. There are no books for the bio course.
I've been prepared to pay the $650, but I had no idea I'd have to take this biology bridge course until yesterday. The admission rep was telling me about being in the May cohort this and that yesterday and that biology was taken alongside the nursing classes, but when I read the emails I called him back today, and as it turns out I have to take biology first and can't start the program until September....AND I have to pay for biology out of pocket since I won't be enrolled at least half time. Kind of upset about that.
Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.
Oh that is a drag milobri! That is one thing I would be concerned about if accepted- how to pay! I'm hoping loans will cover most and maybe some scholarships.
Now I'm worried my statement wasn't long enough ?de30
I believe they have a set up with Sallie Mae for a payment plan as well.
What cohort are you in PNW_NPstudent?
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Sorry, I misunderstood what you wrote as a cry for help. Lol. I seriously doubt they will give it a second thought if it is slightly over. . The advisor would know better than anyone. Good luck!