U of M Flint-RN to BSN

BrayaRN · Nov 12, 2009

I am currently in my 3rd semester of this program. I chose it because my credits transferred in nicely and I figured the U of M name couldn't hurt. After this semester I will only have 13 credits to take. I took 9 credits the first semester and worked a 0.7 to 0.8 FTE with no children. The next semester I took 7 credits and had a baby over spring break. This semester I am now working nearly full-time and taking 6 credits. I have gotten A's in all classes but one. NUR 300 is a bunch of busy-work and not like the other non-clinical nursing credits. Most classes focus heavily on the discussion board with around 4 posts required per week. Some have open book exams and usually a group project. It is very manageable. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

AnnaN5 · Nov 12, 2009

I am currently in my 3rd semester of this program. I chose it because my credits transferred in nicely and I figured the U of M name couldn't hurt. After this semester I will only have 13 credits to take. I took 9 credits the first semester and worked a 0.7 to 0.8 FTE with no children. The next semester I took 7 credits and had a baby over spring break. This semester I am now working nearly full-time and taking 6 credits. I have gotten A's in all classes but one. NUR 300 is a bunch of busy-work and not like the other non-clinical nursing credits. Most classes focus heavily on the discussion board with around 4 posts required per week. Some have open book exams and usually a group project. It is very manageable. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Have you taken NUR 430 and NUR 407 or 421? I tried to register yesterday morning for these classes and have had nothing but problems. I get an error of "instructors signature required" and can't get anyone in the nursing office to return my phone calls or emails. I have never had problems enrolling before.

BrayaRN · Nov 12, 2009

They need to make sure that you have the prerequisites. I assume that they are incredibly busy at registration time. I am taking NUR 407 currently and had to wait to be cleared last semester to register for it. I wouldn't worry; I am certain that there will be an open spot. In fact, I have not been cleared for NUR 410, yet, but I assume there will be a spot for me.

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AnnaN5 · Nov 13, 2009

They need to make sure that you have the prerequisites. I assume that they are incredibly busy at registration time. I am taking NUR 407 currently and had to wait to be cleared last semester to register for it. I wouldn't worry; I am certain that there will be an open spot. In fact, I have not been cleared for NUR 410, yet, but I assume there will be a spot for me.

Thanks for the info. I thought it was weird since there are actually no pre-reqs for 407 or 421. I know they have to review all of our clinical paperwork before they will clear us for 410/430. Hopefully there are seats available when they get around for me since i only have those 4 classes left.