University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

boogeysmomRN · Feb 4, 2009

I posted this in a different thread....

I won't lie, its intense at times. It was pretty overwhelming those first 3 weeks. I am still overwhelmed a lot. But this is how the week goes:

Mon - lab for 2 hours, study at night or when my son is sleeping

Tues - no class, but study at night or when its nap time.

Wed - lab for 2 hours again, study

Thurs - no class, but head to the hospital to pick a patient

Fri - no class, but at hosp from 6:00am - 2:00pm for clinical, study at night

Sat - usually hang out with the family and study in the evening

Sun - church, then traditional breakfast with my husband and son, then back home to watch football/study...

That was literally my schedule for first semester, which was Fall 08. My son was 2.5yrs when I started. I found that I had plenty of time to spend with my family. I made it a point to do so. It just all depends on how you study. Like some gals I know wait till the day before and they do fine. I can't do that, I need a constant study schedule, I hate cramming.

RNkm84 · Feb 6, 2009

Hey everyone,

For all of you further along in the program, I was wondering for the exams that are proctored do we find out our grade when we submit them like the quizzes, or are they posted at a later date? Just curious! Thanks!

deemalt, BSN, RN · Feb 7, 2009

Most of the time you get instant results - just like the quizes. This semester our pharm exams have a few answers that had to be typed out, thus graded by an actual person so we got the results of most of the exam but are waiting to see how we did on the short answers.

First semester is exclusively multiple choice (was last semester anyway) so don't worry- the tests are just like the quizes, in fact I found it very helpful to study the quizes for the exams.

L&DNMe · Feb 8, 2009

Most of the time you get instant results - just like the quizes. This semester our pharm exams have a few answers that had to be typed out, thus graded by an actual person so we got the results of most of the exam but are waiting to see how we did on the short answers.
First semester is exclusively multiple choice (was last semester anyway) so don't worry- the tests are just like the quizes, in fact I found it very helpful to study the quizes for the exams.

How is Pharm so far? Pretty nervous about having second semester in the accelerated summer. Just wanted to check in with current students and see how it is?

Thanks in advance.

laura06baby · Feb 9, 2009

Hi everyone,

I have a question/adivice...I am takingmy last 3 prereq and I am planning to apply for August. However, I got a call today to ask me if I would like to apply for June. I will finish the classes May 3rd so they will not have my grades before they make their decision. I am sure many of you know this ....she said summer they dont have as many applicants...or maybe they just trying to have more people to choose from. I am confused and I know I probably not be accepted for June but I would like to see what your opinion is

thanks

SanDiegoScrubs2010 · Feb 10, 2009

Hi everyone,
I have a question/adivice...I am takingmy last 3 prereq and I am planning to apply for August. However, I got a call today to ask me if I would like to apply for June. I will finish the classes May 3rd so they will not have my grades before they make their decision. I am sure many of you know this ....she said summer they dont have as many applicants...or maybe they just trying to have more people to choose from. I am confused and I know I probably not be accepted for June but I would like to see what your opinion is
thanks

Go for it! In our case we were told that if we weren't accepted we would automatically be considered for the next cohort, without having to apply or pay application fees again, so there was no risk. You can ask if that's the case now. I think summer might be a tough time to start because it's so condensed (11 weeks instead of 16), but then the rest of the program will probably feel like a relative breeze.

laura06baby · Feb 10, 2009

Thank you K,

but dont you think I really have no chance because they do not have my last 3 grades?

L

sdOU2009 · Feb 10, 2009

I would go for it as well. The sooner you start - the sooner you graduate!

Don't worry about your final 3 grades, people in my cohort were accepted before their final grades were posted. As long as you do well in those classes, it won't be a problem!

laura06baby · Feb 10, 2009

thanks

I guess I am also worried that I had a plan staying with the kids home....my 2nd kid is only 7 months now so I was thinking I will be home till she is 1....I know it is hard to just think about changing....but then if I can start early it is also good

wannabe07 · Feb 10, 2009

thanks
I guess I am also worried that I had a plan staying with the kids home....my 2nd kid is only 7 months now so I was thinking I will be home till she is 1....I know it is hard to just think about changing....but then if I can start early it is also good

I would start early. I started in June and I think it was the best, that way the two hardest semesters (2nd and 3rd) are done over the long semesters, 16 weeks each. I personally think this is the best, especially because the 4th and final semester is shorter too.

Good luck!

Amanda1985 · Feb 14, 2009

Anyone applying for Summer 2009. I was originally going to apply for Fall 2009, but received a call asking if I wanted to apply for the June start date.

I still have 2 classes in progress, but if I don't get in then I'll just reapply again.

bonnieblu02 · Feb 17, 2009

They are letting you apply with courses not finished? They told me I had to have everything finished before applying! Did they tell you how many applied last time? I want to know my chances...