University of Wisconsin OshKosh online ABSN feb 2021

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Hello, I just finished the interview for the Feb 21 cohort and wanted to connect with other applicants. I live in Bend, Oregon, anyone else out there?

 

Adam Travis

CNA, ER Tech

Specializes in CNA.

Do you prefer reading etextbooks or physical ones?

I have been able to work part time just one day a week but it has been enough for me. I do know of some other classmates who have less responsibilities and work a couple days a week. For me, it has been hard to work and schedule clinical days because to have to be juggling with uncertainty of dates if your clinical placement are not on top of it.

Do not quit your job though. I guess is a requirement now to work where you want or get placed for clinicals.

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Specializes in CNA.

I'm currently working part-time 20 hours a week. I can already tell the workload is a lot-as expected. 

I don't have too much of a preference in textbooks. 

 

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Hello RebeccaCocoa: I worked 1 12 hour shift per week. Some people have worked more. During the first half of the program you have tests every other day, and you'll need to be flexible with you schedule once you start clinicals.

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Specializes in NRP.

hey guys

 

so how's the program im applying for the fall start and im looking in to it currently 

 

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Hi - I'm just looking for some input about those of you who are in the program at UW OshKosh. I have been accepted to a couple of other nursing schools but am really interested in OshKosh's program. Any insight you can give me on the program would be greatly appreciated! Good teachers? For clinicals, are they spread throughout the program or towards the second half of the program? Do you arrange your times for clinicals with the clinical supervisor where you get placed? Would love to hear your thoughts on the program! Thanks

 

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Hello! I just graduated this past Fall. All clinicals take place the second half of the program. The clinical coordinator essentially works with the unit manager to pair you up with a preceptor nurse. Your clinicals will be the same schedule as your preceptor. There could be a little wiggle room in certain situations but I would not count on it. I thought the teachers were good, however what I really liked about the program was that it’s all online—so you can focus on content you need to study, and minimize effort on less relevant pieces—-as opposed to being stuck in a classroom with no ability to pause, take a break, speed it up, skip, etc.

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Thank you so much for you response. It was really helpful! Are you working as a nurse now and enjoying it? Hopefully everything has worked out for you post nursing school!

 

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No problem, if you have any more questions, let me know! 
 

If (when) I pass the NCLEX on the 19th— I will start working in the ER on the 25th. 

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On 3/4/2022 at 9:30 AM, adamdt said:

Hello RebeccaCocoa: I worked 1 12 hour shift per week. Some people have worked more. During the first half of the program you have tests every other day, and you'll need to be flexible with you schedule once you start clinicals.

Are the tests proctored? With webcam  or the use ATI proctored  tests? 

How many days of clinical ?

Do you go to class everyday?

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On 4/7/2022 at 8:19 PM, adamdt said:

Hello! I just graduated this past Fall. All clinicals take place the second half of the program. The clinical coordinator essentially works with the unit manager to pair you up with a preceptor nurse. Your clinicals will be the same schedule as your preceptor. There could be a little wiggle room in certain situations but I would not count on it. I thought the teachers were good, however what I really liked about the program was that it’s all online—so you can focus on content you need to study, and minimize effort on less relevant pieces—-as opposed to being stuck in a classroom with no ability to pause, take a break, speed it up, skip, etc.

Hi how  are you? Are the tests proctored with webcam. And the lecture  are recorded or you have to meet online with  the instructors through  zoom or live?

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The tests are not proctored, the lectures are all audio recorded online, there are group projects that will require specific meetup times(that you arrange with classmates in the same group). Occasionally there might be a specific time you have to listen or participate live—but I don’t remember that happening often. Ther

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