UW Oshkosh Accelerated Online (October 2011 cohort)

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I just scheduled my phone interview for the October 2011 cohort. Has anyone done the same? Has anyone been throught the phone interview before? What kind of questions do they ask? How much should I prepare?

Specializes in Perinatal, Substance Use Treatment- Outpatient.

I don't know anything about the stats for this cohort other than they phone interviewed 80 people and pared it down to 30. I'm assuming somewhere between 120-150 people applied based on what I've read elsewhere. I don't know anyone who applied to the program but I'm hoping that we'll all be able to get to know each other at orientation and through the virtual class room.

Jaime

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Hey Jaime,

That is what I figured based on posts about previous cohorts. Im looking forward to getting to know everyone as well. It sounds like we all come from many different backgrounds. I'm originally from NC but now live in Germany. So needless to say I'll be the definition of "distance education"!

Lindsay

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Specializes in Perinatal, Substance Use Treatment- Outpatient.

Wow!! Germany! Are you going to be coming to orientation? That will sure be interesting to come back and forth! What do you have your degree in?

Jaime

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Yeah you definitely win on the distance! Congrats on getting accepted Lindsay! When I talked with them they said about 125 people applied. I know that the May cohort started a facebook group for their class so that everyone could meet and stay in touch throughout the 12 months. Hopefully we can do something like that too.

Andy

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Specializes in Perinatal, Substance Use Treatment- Outpatient.

Yeah, I saw that they did that. I think it's a very good idea!

Jaime

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We certainly should.

-Jaime, my degree is in Biological Sciences. I always wanted to go to nursing school but ended up working as a science teacher and medical assistant the past couple years while my husband was in law school. I've been a CNA since 2006 and work as one at the US Hospital here in Germany. I am so excited to get started. I'm looking forward to being up in the middle of the night talking to you guys in the virtual classroom (I'm about 7 hours ahead!)

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Lindsay,

Where in Germany are you? I lived with a family in Bad Hersfeld when I was in high school and have been itching to return ever since! It's beautiful over there!

Andy

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I live in Landstuhl. It is in southwestern Germany about 25 minutes from the French border. It is SO beautiful right now. The weather has been outstanding (knock on wood) the past few weeks. The winter wasnt too bad either. I've only been here a year so hopefully I'm not getting spoiled!

You're welcome to come on over and we can study together!

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:D It's a deal!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello!

My name is Sarah. I'm from the Milwaukee area too. I just sent in my deposit and papers to UW Oshkosh for the October 2011 cohort! I'm really excited to start the program, I can't wait!

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Specializes in Perinatal, Substance Use Treatment- Outpatient.

Hi Sarah!! It's so exciting to meet people in the program! I'm going to be sending in my stuff tomorrow! I'm ready to get started!

Jaime

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Hey Sarah,

CONGRATS!!! I just got all my stuff sent in yesterday, so it's official! So excited!!!

Do any of you know what field you would like to go into?

Andy

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