WSU Tri-cities or Yakima students?

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I'm wondering if there are any Tri-cities or Yakima WSU BSN students out there? Any feedback on your experiences at that location - any positives/negatives at being off of the main spokane campus?

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2be,

I've heard great things about WSU (proper) spokane but I really haven't heard any discussion from the extension campuses - I actually didn't even know that Yakima campus was available~

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.... really nobody has anything they can share on WSU tri-cities or Yakima campus extensions??

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So how are classes going? I start this spring at WSU Tri-Cities? any tips?

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Ask lots of questions. Know how to get ahold of your instructors. Utilize your clinical instructors.

Figuring out how to get ahold of your instructors is super important if you need clarification on something because you're not there to just ask them after class or pop into their office. Our instructors from Spokane tried to visit each site at least once a semester... which helped a lot to get to know them and vice versa. Overall I didn't think it was a bad experience being at a distance site. Goodluck and study hard!

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I don't know about Tri-cities, but the Yakima simulation lab is grossly understaffed and the equipment is not all that up to date. The staff they do have is smart, helpful and wonderful, there just aren't enough open hours for independent study. Administratively, you will get much more help if you call Spokane or Pullman, the front office is understaffed and there really is not any privacy or confidentiality. What you tell the front office staff is pretty widely known in short order.

I recommend going to Spokane if you can possibly swing it. But, if like me you have family obligations that keep you in Yakima and you don't want to mess around with a 2 year Rn degree, its a nice option to have that I am thankful for. Just expect to have to be more independant and manage your own education.

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....if you are a transfer student just be aware of the limited slots at spokane - they are reserved for students in the affiliated school transfer 'feeder' programs. You get to pick 'one' location and therefore the yakima or tri-cities campus might have better odds.

best of luck~

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Hey there...

I went to WSU Tri-Cities. And now I am going there again - for my Masters! Beautiful campus, tight-knit... if that's what you are into, then I would recommend that to anyone. There are not many other schools that are as involved or concerned with what you have going on in your personal life, and at WSU Tri-Cities, I haven't seen anyone "flunked" for messing up a semester. In fact, I've seen a lot of second chances given. That forgiving environment is part of the reason that many people flock there, though times may have changed since I graduated.

A coworker of mine went to WSU Yakima, and she said that it was also very tight-knit.

I think when you are on the main Spokane campus, things tend to be a little bigger... volume of class-wise, amongst other things.

I chose WSU Tri-Cities when I applied because the town sounded low-key. Now, I've decided to stay forever.

As always, it is whatever you make it. 2 years in a program is a very short time, and it will be done as soon as you know it.

Good luck!

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How exactly is the nursing program conducted at the extension sites? Is it true you only have direct contact with your clinical intructor? I'm ver curious about this program and would like some info from people who have successfully gone through it. Thank you.

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The classes are lectured in the Spokane and will be broadcasting to the other sites(Tri-Cities and Yakima) I call it "Broadcasting"but it is more likely a live chat. You can ask questions during classes if you want to. Also, you can email or call the instructors if you need more details or answers. They encouraged students in those sites to call or email the instructors with questions. If you really want to ask questions in person, you can go to Spokane and meet them.

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How do the students feel about this type of learning? What were their experiances with the extension sites?

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