University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

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Hi All,

I'm new to this site and to the field of nursing. Has anyone gone to this school and if so, what did you think?

I live in San Diego, CA, and there is an online program that this school offers. I'm 3 prerequisites away from applying to the school, with a start date of August 08. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Nicole

Hey everyone! I was wondering about the US history prereq...my school offers two semesters of US history (5 units each). Will I need to take both classes to fulfill this? The class is titled, "US history before 1877" and the other class is called, "US history after 1877". Any information is good.

For those who applied, how long did it take them to inform you of your acceptance or rejection?

Check with Kennessa or Phyllis. I had to make sure mine was in a certain period...they made sure I had pre- and post-Civil war, if I can remember correctly. Definitely check with them before taking it though...wasted time and money is not good.

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Hi Guys, I'm in the process of applying as well and was wondering if you guys (for those accepted) could post your stats (gpa, science gpa). I am really worry that I won't get in, I need some real numbers to give me a little peace of mind...=T I have contacted the school for this but they said that because they are relatively new that they haven't calculated the average GPAs for the incoming classes from previous years.....so yeah... if you guys could please post your info that'll be greatly appreciated.. Thanks!! =D

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Check with Kennessa or Phyllis. I had to make sure mine was in a certain period...they made sure I had pre- and post-Civil war, if I can remember correctly. Definitely check with them before taking it though...wasted time and money is not good.

I spoke with Kennessa and she said they just need one US History class, pre or post civil war. Heads up to those who are taking pre-reqs at a quarter system school, make sure the quarter units convert to the right amount of semester units they need. I took my micro class for 5 units at CSUEB and it converts to only 3.3 semester units! U of Oklahoma wants 4 sem units for this. Now they're telling me I have to take another Micro class to fulfill the .7 units. So annoying...

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Hey wannabe07,

I just had a few questions about the orientation for the ABSN program. I am planning to start the ABSN program in SD on Aug 25, 2008. I have been informed that our orientation will be on Aug 14. So here's my dilemma, I've booked an international flight (way back in Jan) to Germany that departs on Aug 13, so that means that I can't go to the orientation.

So I just want to know what I would be missing if I didn't go to the orientation. What do you do at orientation and how long does it last? Do you think it would be feasible if I had someone go for me and videotape it so I don't miss any important info? I'm trying to figure out what to do because changing my flight plans, that I made back in Jan, would be VERY expensive.

Please let me know when you get the chance, I'd really appreciate it!!

Hellokitty:

Hi there! I have applied for Aug 25, 08 start and was told that applicants will find out if accepted by mid-late July. Have you already received your acceptance letter?

I was not informed of any orientation schedule when I applied. Hmmm. Now I'm a bit worried because, like you, I have travel plans out of the country during mid August and there's no way to change dates without being hit with a $1,500 loss. That's totally unacceptable!

Perhaps, if I do get accepted we can have another student video the orientation. I'll pitch in for any related costs, naturally. I think I'll call Kanessa to find out more info. I'll post a synopis of whatever I find out.

And to Wannabe07: Congrats! :yeah: Keep all your notes so us two "kitty-cats" can hit you up with questions! I've heard that the program is very intense. I'd love to meet you and see what you think of the program at the end of your summer session. Until then...remember to eat healthy and get your sleep so you don't burn yourself out with the related stressors.

Renee

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Hellokitty:

Hi there! I have applied for Aug 25, 08 start and was told that applicants will find out if accepted by mid-late July. Have you already received your acceptance letter?

I was not informed of any orientation schedule when I applied. Hmmm. Now I'm a bit worried because, like you, I have travel plans out of the country during mid August and there's no way to change dates without being hit with a $1,500 loss. That's totally unacceptable!

Perhaps, if I do get accepted we can have another student video the orientation. I'll pitch in for any related costs, naturally. I think I'll call Kanessa to find out more info. I'll post a synopis of whatever I find out.

And to Wannabe07: Congrats! :yeah: Keep all your notes so us two "kitty-cats" can hit you up with questions! I've heard that the program is very intense. I'd love to meet you and see what you think of the program at the end of your summer session. Until then...remember to eat healthy and get your sleep so you don't burn yourself out with the related stressors.

Renee

I haven't received a letter either! Maybe this week! I'm worried too!

Nicole

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I haven't received a letter either! Maybe this week! I'm worried too!

Nicole

Hey Nicole

(and everybody else waiting to hear about acceptance in the Fall 2008 cohort)

In my opinion:

Try not to stress out right now, everything's out of our hands. We either will or will not get accepted this time around. We have no control and can't change any outcome. So why worry? Is it going to change anything? No. Worrying about an outcome AFTER you've done everything you can do is really just a waste of energy and actually self-destructive.

Try to trust in the process and just know, that everything's going to work out. Just like everything has in the past. One way or another....it all works out to your best interest...whether we can see that at at the time or not. That old "20/20 vision hindsight" can be turned into peaceful thoughts for future endeavors once you remember that everything works out in the end.

I don't want to sound "preachy" but at 47 yrs old, I've learned a few things about life. For instance if you or I don't get in this semester and have to wait until Spring, that little "down time" while waiting could just be the thing we need mentally/emotionally/physically after rushing through to finish our pre-reqs. Maybe if we have to wait, it's because we're supposed to meet someone that's going to be very influential in our careers--that we wouldn't have met had we got in this semester. Those who get in this Fall are on the right paths...for them! Those who have to wait are on the right paths for them, too.

It's amazing how much easier life gets when we really just do the best we can do---at the time---and then let the "process" take it's course.

The power of positive thinking is pretty spectacular. There's only two choices: Relax or worry. We DO get to choose. We can either "dance alone if we have to" or we can sit in the shadows and wonder why nobody wants to dance.

These are the types of "life-skills" we'll need to perform optimally as a medical caregiver. Relax-Do-Trust-Let go-Relax-Enjoy.

That's my two-cents worth. So let's enjoy the summer. Everything's gonna be fine! Let's DANCE!

BIG HUG,

Renee

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Thanks for your words of encouragement Renee! I do believe that everything does happen for a reason too.....

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Hey Nicole

(and everybody else waiting to hear about acceptance in the Fall 2008 cohort)

In my opinion:

Try not to stress out right now, everything's out of our hands. We either will or will not get accepted this time around. We have no control and can't change any outcome. So why worry? Is it going to change anything? No. Worrying about an outcome AFTER you've done everything you can do is really just a waste of energy and actually self-destructive.

Try to trust in the process and just know, that everything's going to work out. Just like everything has in the past. One way or another....it all works out to your best interest...whether we can see that at at the time or not. That old "20/20 vision hindsight" can be turned into peaceful thoughts for future endeavors once you remember that everything works out in the end.

I don't want to sound "preachy" but at 47 yrs old, I've learned a few things about life. For instance if you or I don't get in this semester and have to wait until Spring, that little "down time" while waiting could just be the thing we need mentally/emotionally/physically after rushing through to finish our pre-reqs. Maybe if we have to wait, it's because we're supposed to meet someone that's going to be very influential in our careers--that we wouldn't have met had we got in this semester. Those who get in this Fall are on the right paths...for them! Those who have to wait are on the right paths for them, too.

It's amazing how much easier life gets when we really just do the best we can do---at the time---and then let the "process" take it's course.

The power of positive thinking is pretty spectacular. There's only two choices: Relax or worry. We DO get to choose. We can either "dance alone if we have to" or we can sit in the shadows and wonder why nobody wants to dance.

These are the types of "life-skills" we'll need to perform optimally as a medical caregiver. Relax-Do-Trust-Let go-Relax-Enjoy.

That's my two-cents worth. So let's enjoy the summer. Everything's gonna be fine! Let's DANCE!

BIG HUG,

Renee

I agree, enjoy the summer and dance...two things that I miss...:chuckle but its 100% worth it missing them. Renee, your thinking sounds like it will be very beneficial to you in nursing school, you must be a critical thinker!

Thanks for the post above, I am trying my best to get plenty of sleep, eat well and make time for my hubby, movies, and time to just sit and veg. I am loving the program, we are 5 weeks in and I feel like I have learned an immense amount of information! I can't imagine how it will be at the end of the summer! But it is definitely like they say, like two full-time jobs, there is so much work!

I hope you all get in for Fall but like Renee says, its all in good time for each person. I had waited a while, and I didn't understand why I had to wait so long (I was on the wait list for other schools) and then I found out about this program after waiting 1.5 years. After getting into this program I found out I was accepted for Grossmont. But I am so happy to be getting a BSN and in only 14 months! So it all worked out, I didn't understand why I was waiting, why it seemed like there were so many road blocks, but now I do, God had other plans!

So, while you all wait, soak up some sun, go the beach, go to the movies, shop till you drop, go on vacation, make a lot of money because its tough to work while doing this program and just spend time with your loved ones. I am already counting down the weeks (54 left) until I can get out of town! :yeah:

Now back to studying, we have an exam every Tuesday for the next three weeks! :eek:

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anyone hear yet?? I'm waiting too... :(

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anyone hear yet?? I'm waiting too... :(

Everyone in my cohort first received an email notifying us we had been accepted...so check your emails frequently! I haven't heard if they've let anyone know yet. Good luck!

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Nothing yet here!

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I spoke with Anita B on Tuesday, 7/8/08, and she said that they had just started going over the applications last week. So earliest we'll start getting our emails will be the next 2 weeks. Almost there!

BTW, be sure and check your online app status and call Anita if you have any questions. Mine showed that they were waiting for a "final" transcript from a college I attended 20 yrs ago, but on the "Transcripts" page, it showed that they had already rec'd that particular transcript. I called Kenessa and she said not to worrry about it but to call Anita to have her take it off the "waiting" section. I didn't call her for 2-3 weeks, thinking that I didn't need to worry about it and to give them time to update the records themselves. Finally, I called on Monday, 7/7/08 and left a message for Anita. She called me back on Tues and explained that there was an old (like 20 yrs) "IP" (in progress) grade for a math class that needed to be taken off by the old college. I wouldn't have known about that AT ALL, since they don't send out emails explaining things like that! So, if there's any questions at all about your app status online, don't wait! Call right away.

Renee

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