All 8 BSN Courses at Capella Explained!
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- If you're curious on the ins and outs of Capella University's FlexPath RN to BSN program, this video is for you. I cover each class, all assignments and my opinion on the level of difficulty. This video is going to be very beneficial if you're looking for an honest comprehensive review now that I've completed their program.
0:00 Introduction
1:12 4000 Developing a Health Care Perspective
2:16 4010 Leading People, Processes and Organizations in Interprofessional Practice
2:51 4020 Improving Quality of Care And Patient Safety
3:41 4030 Making Evidence Based Decisions
5:12 4040 Managing Health Information & Technology
6:40 4050 Coordinating Patient Centered Care
7:56 4060 Practicing in the Community To Improve Population Health
8:53 4900 Capstone Project for Nursing
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You did a amazing job breaking down the 8 classes. I really love this video
Thank you!
I wanted to say thank you for your time explaining the program at Capella. I plan to start next month. Congratulations again! May God continue to bless you in your endeavors.
You’re so welcome! Good luck to you as well! You got this
This was so informative and an overall great explanation of what to expect. It is what's needed for me to go forward.
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This video is incredibly helpful!! Thank you so much for going through each course and explaining what to expect. As I'm researching which RN-BSN program to choose, it's frustrating trying to compare programs when I don't know what to expect in terms of the courses or workload. I wish programs would explain this on their websites so students know! Your breakdown of each course's assignments and level of difficulty has inspired me to apply for Capella's program. I really appreciate your video!
You’re so welcome! Thank you for this feedback!
Thanks for the video. I’ve been considering Capella for sometime now.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for great explanation of each class.
Thanks for sharing this information voluntarily.
I found your video before I started the program and this video is one I keep referencing back to before I start the next class. I really appreciated the breakdown as it really helped me decide what program to go into! Thank you! This video continues to be a help to me.
You’re soooo welcome!
Did you finish the program?
@@aking024 Yes! Graduated in January! I am still very happy with this program
This video was SOOOOOOO help when I was going through my classes!!!
Yesss! I’m glad it helped you!
This video was so helpful thank you..
Thank you so much for breaking this down. :)
You are so welcome!
Wish you all the best!! ❤
Thank you💗 Same to you
Nice Break down as usual. Very helpful. I start the Capella flex path and-bsn in a month. Your reviews had a lot to do with my choice of program. I always refer to your videos for motivation. Thanks again!
Thank you! Wishing you the best of luck! Join the Capella Flexpath BSN Facebook group. It was super helpful during the program!
Quick question. The website creation, PowerPoint and the video sounds intimidating. Especially Because I've never done it before. How was it? Especially the website creation.
poginurse Hi...I start in a month too and have the same concern and question...
There are step by step instructions on the website creation. The PowerPoints are pretty easy, write the paper first and then create a PowerPoint with bullet points. Add a title and reference page. The video is kind of intimidating but pretend you’re giving a presentation to a class or group of people. For the video presentations I’d create the paper first and then read the paper word for word on video.
Thanks for the response. Looks like I'm not the only one who was trippin on that last video. Full of details and insights. Pure gold. We just have to go for it!
Thanks for being so informative of the classes!! Im going to start next month and am pretty nervous about the course work. do you have an order for the class list that you took?
Thank you so much for all your helpful videos! l was torn between Capella and Chamberlain. I think I will go with Capella because of flexpath and it will be way less expensive!
Yess save your coins love 💯
Yes I am also torn between Capella and Chamberlain. It’s not about the price for me, but looking for a program that I can do with fulltime work and two toddlers in a timely manner. Any suggestions anyone?
Great video thanks for sharing
really enjoyed watching your video. I'm returning to school after being out for so many years, and all of this sounds foreign to me. I'm sure once I start, things will fall into place.
Best of luck to you!
Thank you!!! Great info!
You’re welcome!
This was sooo helpful! Thank you for taking the time to explain it! Heading in 4030 and that and 4040 which don’t sound too awful based on your explanation! Dreading 4050 and 4060 now! Any professors you absolutely recommend!? Or dont recommended????
Glad it was helpful! They were all fair in my opinion. The only difficulties that stood out to me were for 4050 and 4060. Both courses had very fair and fast graders!
Very helpful! I’m still terrified
I love your videos, thanks for all the great information.. I have a quick question, did you have to use Microsoft Word to write your papers or will they accept Google Docs?
Thank you! I used Microsoft Word b/c they were all APA format and I wanted to make sure I didn’t lose points for it being formatted incorrectly.
Thank you for doing such a great job in breaking down the courses! Which courses did you take together each semester to be able to finish in 5 months? I start next month and I only have the 8 nursing classes. I’m trying to finish as quickly as possible as well and would love you input on how you spaced out your classes! ☺️💕
Hi Cassidy! You are welcome. I will link a video here explaining how I completed my program in 5 months with chronological order of each class: czcams.com/video/pvBGNDjIaWI/video.html
Hi Vanessa!! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain each class!! I am in 4050 now working on my last assignment. I think they changed the format. It’s still challenging, but not that bad.
Wonderful! You’re almost there!!!!
Which professor do You have im in 4050 and 4060 now
@@Jennifersmith-hn9gv 4050 I had Erica Elkins-Little. For 4060, her name is Jo Ann Runewic.
Update: I just submitted my last assignment for Capstone! I’m all done! 🤗
Yasss Congrats!!!!
Hi! Awesome video. Any recommendations on which instructors to choose? I’m currently enrolling in 4010 and wasn’t sure who to pick or if I should just do random selection.
Ugh essays scare me! I do not have writing skills. ):
All your videos on Capella are super informative! You mentioned you worked at an urgent care- do you happen to know if most urgent cares are partnered with Capella to get the discount on tuition? I’m from New York, by the way. Thank you again!!
Thank you! I’m not sure if most urgent cares have partnership programs for discounts. I did take advantage of the discount through my employer at the time. I would check with your HR dept and see what you may be eligible for.
Thanks sis!!!
Hey Vanessa! Thanks for making this video. Are the video presentations live?
You are welcome! No, they are pre recorded so you may record as many times as you want before you get a good video to upload.
Hey 👋,
Flexpath here.
On 4040 now.
I'm track to finish entire thing in 1 billing cycle.
You've got this!
Thank you very much for the information. Are all the classes arranged in a preset order?
You're welcome! You have to take the first course and 4060 before Capstone. Everything you can take in whichever order you'd like.
Question???? The last class ( CAPSTONE) this is their description on the website You’ll integrate new knowledge from the literature into practice via direct clinical hours in a clinical or community setting to demonstrate proficiency .... question is , did you have to do clinical hours somewhere or host a community event ? For us nurses who are not working , what do they require for this. TIA
Hey VV is it possible to complete the program from a phone? Mu concern are the videos but people do CZcams videos with phones. No computer
Awesome I am sold, they need to partner with you! The papers scared me but they are not bad I saw the comment about the length. It is the length of the papers I had to do for Med surg 2. We had 6 papers, one a week.
It seems so doable. Did you have to pay all the money upfront? Is the program you have to download compatible with most laptops?
I did not see WGU on CCNE list.
Right! They should cut a check LOL. But honestly their program was so doable. You can use financial aid to take out loans or even do payment plans after finishing your degree. The Kaltura program is downloadable on both MAC/PC desktops.
Hi Vanessa! Thank you for sharing info! Love your videos! Did you attend Mercy hospital college of nursing for LPN-RN? If so, do you have a video of your experience?
You’re welcome! Yes I did attend that school. I don’t have a dedicated video per say but I did vlog some of my experiences while I was in the program in my earlier videos.
I start Jan 11 2021.. I was in between 3 schools. Your videos sealed the deal for me.
Me too!! January 11th
@@reneelewis9346 I'm waiting for this last school to submit my transcripts. They mailed it Jan 2nd. Hopefully it's received and I'm able to start. I believe the classes open up today. I wanted to get a head start.
@@astoldbymuriel103 Yes. Class is open!! I am in there now. 3 papers and that’s it.
@@reneelewis9346 I will call them today. I just logged in and transcript still hasn't been received. May have to wait until next start date which is Feb 8. Wishing you much success throughout your journey..
@@astoldbymuriel103 Oh no!! Try sending it electronically. That’s how I did mine. They receive it a lot faster that way!
Thank you!!! Good luck to you too!! Give us updates about your journey!!!
Do you have to do bsc(hons)nursing(adult) in order to do BSN? I am from Bangladesh and I have a diploma in nursing and midwifery course complete and I want do BSN in UK but I am actually confused do I have to do bsc(hons) first or can I just directly enter into BSN?
Congratulations on finishing And I hope this is not to forward but I would like to know how much did the program cost you
Thank you! I paid $3500. I received a tuition discounted rate with my employer.
Hello! I have 2 questions and I hope that you can answer them please !!
1. you mentioned you set "target dates" for when you want assignments due-- can you submit them earlier or later than the date? or once its chosen, its set in stone?
2. Can you add new classes during the cycle or you need to wait for new cycle to add classes? In other words, can you open, start, and finish a class in the middle of a cycle?
Thank you so much for your time!!! Your videos on Capella are SOOO helpful!!
Absolutely, I'm glad to help. You can rearrange your target dates. I've even changed my target date a day after it was "due" and it was fine. You can take up to 2 classes at a time. So once you're finished with one, you can close it out and enroll for another class.
Hi very Vanessa. Can you please share your journey with MSN in Capella . Thank you
Hi! I don’t have my MSN yet. I went to Capella for my BSN.
@@veryvanessa Thank you dear. I thought you started already. Hopfully sooon
Hi Vanessa!,
Do you get a letter grade for your course? and what does the grading rubric look like?
Yes all scores transfer to letter grades once you graduate. Distinguished=A, Proficient=B, Basic=C, Non Performance=F. For the BSN program you need at least a Basic to pass.
Thank you for the video. I'm struggling on 4090. Is the faculty actually contacted the patient or family? Your answer really helps me to choose the patient. Thank you!
I’m not certain of how things are now. But back then no contact was made.
Hey Im so lost on where and how to submit my paragraph for each artifacts in the ePortifolio... can you please HELP ME🤣🤣🤣???
I believe it’s under the title or next to the actual artifact. Not 100% sure!
thank you 😊
You’re welcome hun
Very Vanessa BSN, RN hi again! lol. i just talked to my friend and she’s having trouble trying to figure out 4050. Do you have time to give her some tips? she said the directions are vague. if so my number is 248-842-2662. if u don’t have the time we honestly understand.
Im thinking about enrolling but I’m scared about the 20 min video presentation. I’m not a camera person at all and do they take points off if the video isn’t long
It’s ok hun! Mine averaged to 12 minutes and I received an A. As long as you hit all of the points on the grading scale you’ll be fine!
Hello Vanessa can you please tell me about Capella University grading scale? is it pass or fail or do they give you an actual grade ?
Hey love, so for Flexpath it’s competency based. Non-Proficient=F, Basic=C, Proficient=B, Distinguished=A.
Once you transfer to grad school they will convert your scores to letter grades and give you a GPA.
Hello Vanessa, what other resources did you used for research besides the Capella Library ?
That’s all I used. Didn’t want to get in trouble for using “non credible” sources
Do you suggest lvn to rn or lvn to bsn ? And what are the pre requisites? And the accreditation
I did LPN to RN, it worked for me and my situation. The pre-requisites vary from school to school so you'd need to check the program requirements for the school you want to attend. To check accreditation go to www.aacnnursing.org
Thanks for the info. For all the videos you have to make, can you have a script? Or it has to be on top of your head based on what you read?
I usually jot down a few notes and prep so I can stay organized
@@veryvanessa but script is allowed and can just read it? I get very nervous when talking infront of the camera or people and I would easily lose my train of thought because of that. So reading off my script would be great.
Absolutely it is.
@@veryvanessa thank you so much!
I restart my program in June. Been following u for a while. How long was your journey from lpn to Bsn?
Wishing you the best hun 💗 LPN to RN to BSN took me 8 years with breaks in between
So how are you doing so far in your program?
You said you wished they put 4030 earlier because it was so helpful. Can I choose to take it earlier? Would you recommend me do that?
Yes you can take it after your first class!
Hey Vanessa quick question. When setting up a your assignment. How did you set up your due dates? How much time per assignment or paper. So I can help set up my due dates.
It depended on my work schedule. I tried to set my target dates around the days I was off from work. At least 1-2 assignments per week
@@veryvanessa much Mahalos for the quick response 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Ofcourse!
Wow! Thanks for the breakdown of each class. This program has a lot of video submissions! This may turn me away from the program.
You’re welcome! Don’t be afraid of them. They seem like a lot but honestly it’s just writing a paper and recording yourself reading the paper as a presentation. It was a very doable program!
I was thinking this too!
I was thinking this too!
Where can I complete my prerequisites? I have two classes to complete & i remember you mentioning in another video about a website that offered classes, other than through Cappella. And you mentioned it being transferable. I’d love the link if you remember?
I believe it’s either Sophia or Straighterline.
@@veryvanessa thank you SO much!! Love your channel!
You’re welcome! Good luck with everything!
Once you’re provided with the assessment, do they give sample topics or examples to write about? Thank You
Only in the first course are sample papers provided
Very Vanessa THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH
Do you do the villa activities video on4030
Yes
Hey Vanessa, did you have to take any quizzes or was it all writing papers? I tried out WGU last fall and had to withdraw because I couldn’t get pass the quizzes but I know I’m a great writer.
Only papers, powerpoints and presentations. No tests or quizzes
Very Vanessa BSN, RN thank you!!!
Very Vanessa BSN, RN hey , I’m very well on my way to starting but when I looked at the calendar , the last allowed date to turn in an assessment is at the 11th week mark, and not 12th. You didn’t feel kind of ripped off by that ? Or more pressured ?
Hi, I’m doing this now and I feel like I’m moving so slow .. it’s taking me a month to complete a class .. any tips to help me get through them a little faster please ?
Yes! This video on How to Get Your BSN fast has some tips that worked for me during my online program: czcams.com/video/vbm6VF_tPu4/video.html
Very Vanessa okay thank you 🙏🏽❤️
Hey Vanessa, what were the other 2 GE classes you had to take?
hello! i took "ethics" & "ethics in healthcare" for humanities credits.
Very Vanessa
Hey Vanessa, thank you so much for sharing your journey and information. I really appreciate you. I have to take one GE course which is one if the two you listed. Would you recommend one over the other? What type of work or paper length is required from them?
Big up yr self me sista more life and stay focus on what u want positive thinking dont make nuting make change wise mine blesing wish u the best
Hi Vanessa, is there any group work or discussion? I am not very fond of those. If its just papers and video recordings, Im highly considering this program. let me know, thanks
Hello! No group discussions or group work at all. Only powerpoints, papers and videos
@@veryvanessa ahhh thanks so much for the feedback!! I finish my ADN in april so im thinking of starting this program right away. Hopefully ill get it done in under 6 months 😊
Awesome! You definitely can 😍
This video was so helpful, thank you! In regards to furthering your education as a Capella BSN, are you able to apply to any masters program that is not Capella university?
Also, do you graduate with a GPA or is it all pass/fail. I’m really interested in starting this program but don’t want to be mislead by their advisors. Thank you ❤️ And congrats!!
Ofcourse I understand. I am actually just one payment away from getting my actual degree mailed to me. I’m anticipating starting my Masters in the Fall. I don’t think I’ll run into any problems because I was told my credits will transfer into actual letter grades. But ofcourse I’ll keep you posted on everything.
Were you able to translate your grades into letters and GPA?! Haha about to start my RN to BSN at Capella July 13th. They told me it will take 3-5 days to translate them. I am planning on going for my CRNA after and hoping it all works out. :)
We’re they translated into letter grades?
Do u have to be an Rn already
Hello, I start today Capella RN to BSN program. You mentioned on your first course, they give you a sample paper. However, I can't find it. Where do you find the sample paper please?
Congratulations! The sample papers are within the course. Scroll past the description area with the instructions and you’ll see links towards the bottom that says example paper.
@@veryvanessa Thanks
After listening to your video, I’m thinking about taking the classes in the following order. Do you suggest another way?
4000
4030
4010
4020
4040
4060
4050
4900
When do classes start for Flexpath? I wasn't able to find starting dates... :(
Not sure hun, check with Capella.edu for more info and start dates. They’re pretty good with being available to provide info during business hours.
They have openings once every month hun. Just got off the phone with them because I'm interested in Flexpath
@@Latiab12 Oooo, I like that. Thank you!
Hi Vanessa, you mentioned from your last video about financial being a hot mess. What do you mean? 😬
My financial aid didn’t get straightened out until after I finished my program. So I was ineligible to apply for enough loans to cover the tuition. I’ve ended up paying half of tuition cash and the other half was paid with loans.
@@veryvanessa thank you for responding to me! Stay safe!
Of course! Same to you be safe!
Why didn’t you use tuition reimbursement through your employer?
Hey! I tried looking everywhere for this answer (maybe I missed it). Why was financial aid a mess for you at Capella? I currently get financial aid for my ADN program. I graduate in May 2022, and I’m looking apply to Capella. While Capella is affordable than most RN to BSN programs, I still want to look for aid.
Another question I have is I heard at WGU they only have pass/fail and not a GPA scale (well they have one but it’s an automatically 3.0 when you pass). Is this the same for Capella? I don’t want to narrow my chances at advancing my education because of this.
Hopefully, you’ll see this and reply. Thank you.
Hey! So I qualified for tuition reimbursement through my employer. I finished my degree in 2 terms and my degree was withheld for 6 months because my employer did not approve my reimbursement. So unfortunately…… I ended up making payment instalments until my degree was paid off. Thankfully I still received the discount but there were some things I did not know about regarding financial aid until the last minute. My advice is to ensure you’re following up with financial aid AND the billing department at the start of each term. They will let you continue taking your courses but if there’s a balance not paid you won’t be able to collect your degree.
And no the difference with Capella is your competencies transfer into letter grades when it’s time to advance further. There are many graduates who obtained a 4.0 and went onto further their education with no issues.
Sorry if you answered this, how long are the papers?
On average 4-6 pages
How were you able to move through so many classes in such a short time? are you allowed to just sign up and start another class when you complete one?
Yes. I would complete all assignments and then open up the next class while waiting on grades.
Did you need the two electives? Or was it a requirement
It was required because I didn’t have enough humanities credits completed
How many pages are required for each papers?
2-3 or 4-6. Not including reference and title page
Hey, quick question...I started Capella on March 9th and Im currently about to start on my Capstone class....girl 8 classes done in 6wks.... God is so good. With the portfolio, Im lost on it purpose, it is just to upload your best paper and resume???
Jeez! You moved fast! Yes, your EPortfolio includes 5 or 6 of your best papers and your resume.
Very Vanessa BSN, RN .... thank you so much... I went to working only weekend (fri-sun) and complete an assignment a day..... Thanks, I really enjoy you videos and content... stay safe and blessed!!!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you were able to breeze through so fast! Girl you did that 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Wow... that is amazingly fast. I decided to focus on my BSN full time then work part time while finishing my MSN. Are you full time at Capella? What is your feedback on the curriculum?
Naturally Driven hey do you mind if I email you regarding the program? I’m enrolled now.
How often is the billing cycle?
Every 3 months
You did not lie about 4050 I hated that class. I am on my last assignment for 4060 I have finished the first three assignments in 6 days. I’m nervous about the capstone did you do any hours? I’ve read a requirement of 9 hours.
Yesss 4050 was brutal. I'm sure you're almost finished by now! I did have to do some hours but it wasn't so bad.
Im about to start CAPSTONE, what are the hours for?
How do you progress with 4050 because I’ve been stuck for weeks and am so miserable. I need all the help I can get please
Just try to break down one rubric point at a time. It’s a lot to go over for that course!
@@veryvanessa yea I’ve been trying. Sometimes the points are so unclear to me and It feels almost impossible to find articles. But thank you 🙏🏽
Hey am senior now when can I apply
Hi! So for this particular program you will need to become an RN first.
How long are the papers?
4-6 pages
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is Capella pass/fail or grades based?
MrYodi2007 Hey, so for Flexpath it’s competency based. Non-Proficient=F, Basic=C, Proficient=B, Distinguished=A.
Once you transfer to grad school they will convert your scores to letter grades and give you a GPA.
@@veryvanessa Thanks alot! Because I'm wanting to get my PMHNP! Both schools Im looking at are competitive and want either a 3.0 or 3.2 minimum for my last 60 or so hours. Im a full-time PCC RN on inpatient rehab 6 of the 14 days I work, a father of an autistic son, have a grandson, and my wife is currently out of work d/t covid-19. I talked to the Georgia Southern program director and She said that since I went to the Best ADN school in the state even with my low undergrad gpa of 1.97, that they see I attempted to learn and not just pass the class. She said I would still need 3 recommendation letters from higher up health professionals and submit my personal written letter that would help my case to get in. She also stated that they can take WGU grades, that it would be better to get actual grades that show a trend upwards in grades after during undergrad school.
I’m not scared of writing papers or completing some of these assessments. However, what I am scared of is choosing a professor that is very tedious when it comes to grading. I know this BSN program comes with putting in hard work, so I am not asking for a slap on the wrist. Perhaps you may suggest professors that are easy going? Or maybe even make us aware of professors not to choose for courses?
They were all fair graders in my opinion. Very straight forward and I've had to revise a few of my papers to get a higher score. I will say that 4050 and 4060 were the two most difficult courses but very doable.
My concern was that Capella wasn’t a legitimate university.
They are nationally CCNE accredited
I was told regional accreditation was more important than national.
Capella University is regionally accredited also
I honestly hate Capella. It’s not as simple as it sounds . It’s so much reading to sort through to be able to compose a paper that would be graded appropriately.. it’s extremely time consuming & I really hate it. I’ve tried so many ways to avoid spending too much time on an assessment, and it’s like right when I try to be quick and to the point, I get such poor grades... you really have to put a lot of time into it. How she was able to finish so fast remains a huge mystery to me.
I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. I've always been a pretty strong writer and not a great test taker. I actually dropped out of WGU's RN to BSN program because of all of the competency tests. Writing papers is fairly easy for me. I was also pretty motivated by not wanting to pay tuition again. I'd definitely try to reach out to your Coach or a tutor for some help on writing the papers.
Very Vanessa Thank you ❤️ & happy belated birthday 🤗
Maybe they use paperleads ? 🤔
@@gelly6124 what’s that ?
Finally finished !! So glad to be freed from that program..it was a long & tough journey but Amen lmao