I've started the application process for the May 2015 cohort, with the September 15, 2014 deadline in mind. I've completed the academic prerequisites, with the exception of Biochemistry; and I'm enrolled in that for this fall semester. Luckily, I scored well enough on the TEAS V that I won't need to take an advanced composition class. I live in Milwaukee and I've been taking prerequisites at Milwaukee Area Technical College. I haven't yet started my CNA training and I hope to have that completed in October or November.
Once I decided to leave full-time employment to concentrate on prerequisites, I started doing very well and am thoroughly enjoying my classes. UW-Oshkosh uses prerequisite grades to determine GPA, so I should be competitive in that regard. My TEAS V scores were quite high, so I should be in good shape there, as well. My definitive weakness will be my lack of CNA experience. Past UW-Oshkosh ABSN threads show the lack of CNA experience trips up many applicants.
I am not sorry in advance for what I am about to post. I am glad to see that headphones can be considered such an important part of the quality of education received. Secondly after attending the program I can tell you it is not rigorous in any definition of the word. It is however poorly organised. Does not provide a quality education which corresponds with the level of tuition. As I have said in previous posts. I have no issue with online degrees. I expect to learn the information myself and have done so without issue. I do however expect that if I have a topic of concern or question to receive feedback from my professors. I knew full well what I was getting myself into when I enrolled in the program, or at least new I would be teaching myself and completing coursework on my own with the tuition I paid providing me with the ability to take the NCLEX exam. I rarely require any support from professors as I have attended on line school, but I would expect that when I do I should get such support.
Thank you for your response. What is a typical week like for you? Also, can you give me more detail about how the program works? How do tests work? Are they open book?
I will be going to campus next month. I had to find my own accommodations, you can always share with other classmates and there is an option to rent a mini dorm room. As for my week of study generally I spend 3-5 hours a day working on school work, and then there is 2 timed tests a week.
Thank you for your response. What is a typical week like for you? Also, can you give me more detail about how the program works? How do tests work? Are they open book?
A typical week consists of 1-2 tests. They are open book. The tests match the difficulty of the course for each given person. The difficulty of tests increase with the difficulty of the material. They're timed, with some time to look up answers but you have to have a grasp of the material in order to complete within the time frame. On average the majority of students study 8+ hours a day, although this completely depends on the class. The first few classes are less strenuous but the reading load increases as does the difficulty of material, particularly for individuals without any prior healthcare experience. This program needs to be approached like a full-time job, with an equal amount of time committed to it. You do have time for a life outside of school though. I prefer working until my husband comes home and then I'm done for the night. I also try to use the weekends to get ahead a little on reading but I have plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
Tell me, if you hated the program so much, why did you pick it back up? Your postings clearly indicated that you started in 2015 (I'm guessing October cohort), but next month is when clinical for May 2016 would be staring. Clearly there's a gap in there. So I'm curious why you would return to the program if you found it so distasteful?
To applicants: I know a few who have gone through this program, and once they hit clinical, their preceptors consistently remarked on how much more prepared they were than other students from the local programs. They definitely get stressed out, but if you work as a team you can truly learn a lot of information, and learn to apply it. The ability to become a good nurse is dependent on you, just like in any program. Everyone I've talked to recommends this program - and I am out of state by hundreds of miles, so it is by no means local. And yet, we have multiple students who are attending/have attended with great success! 😊
I'll be applying for May 2016 as well. I'm hoping to start CNA training next month with completion by the end of the program. Luckily the program I'm looking at has an online classroom component with labs and clinicals in person so it affords a little more flexibility since I'm working full-time. Once certificated I'll work part-time. I'll have applied by then so I'll have no experience at the time of application and minimal experience my the start of the program so I'm a little worried but worse case scenario I can apply for the Oct 2016 cohort and start then hopefully. I'll be taking the TEAS V next month. I didn't apply this year.
I graduated over a decade ago...so I am not sure now that online proctoring is a thing, but they were always open book and not proctored when I was there. They said as long as they continued to have high NCLEX pass rates they had planned to continue that policy . You only had 90 seconds per question so you needed to know the material.
Tell me, if you hated the program so much, why did you pick it back up? Your postings clearly indicated that you started in 2015 (I'm guessing October cohort), but next month is when clinical for May 2016 would be staring. Clearly there's a gap in there. So I'm curious why you would return to the program if you found it so distasteful?
To applicants: I know a few who have gone through this program, and once they hit clinical, their preceptors consistently remarked on how much more prepared they were than other students from the local programs. They definitely get stressed out, but if you work as a team you can truly learn a lot of information, and learn to apply it. The ability to become a good nurse is dependent on you, just like in any program. Everyone I've talked to recommends this program - and I am out of state by hundreds of miles, so it is by no means local. And yet, we have multiple students who are attending/have attended with great success! 😊
I am local, so I know lots of graduates ? I have honestly never met someone who didn't like the program. I came out very prepared. What makes them a stand out program is the one on one precepted clinicals. Most of the students in my cohort have gone on to be nursing leaders or advanced practice providers. For me, being in a cohort with high acheivers really motivated me to push myself and ultimately continue my education.
A typical week consists of 1-2 tests. They are open book. The tests match the difficulty of the course for each given person. The difficulty of tests increase with the difficulty of the material. They're timed, with some time to look up answers but you have to have a grasp of the material in order to complete within the time frame. On average the majority of students study 8+ hours a day, although this completely depends on the class. The first few classes are less strenuous but the reading load increases as does the difficulty of material, particularly for individuals without any prior healthcare experience. This program needs to be approached like a full-time job, with an equal amount of time committed to it. You do have time for a life outside of school though. I prefer working until my husband comes home and then I'm done for the night. I also try to use the weekends to get ahead a little on reading but I have plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
So Which means each question is 90 second after 90 second it will automatically go to the next or they give u an hour to finish ?
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I am not sorry in advance for what I am about to post. I am glad to see that headphones can be considered such an important part of the quality of education received. Secondly after attending the program I can tell you it is not rigorous in any definition of the word. It is however poorly organised. Does not provide a quality education which corresponds with the level of tuition. As I have said in previous posts. I have no issue with online degrees. I expect to learn the information myself and have done so without issue. I do however expect that if I have a topic of concern or question to receive feedback from my professors. I knew full well what I was getting myself into when I enrolled in the program, or at least new I would be teaching myself and completing coursework on my own with the tuition I paid providing me with the ability to take the NCLEX exam. I rarely require any support from professors as I have attended on line school, but I would expect that when I do I should get such support.