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abbeyside

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:06 pm

I'm a mature age student who has applied to study at CQU (Part-time distance).

Does anyone have any good or bad things to say about CQU?

About myself.

40 years old. Male. 3 kids. My career has been in IT but sick of doing it & looking for something new.

Excited about studying but also crapping myself. Not sure if I can handle the workload but will give it my best shot!

Thanks.

benn83

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Sep 03, 2009, 08:30 pm

Hi, I am also entering Nursing next year as a mature age student, I am completing the WIST program at the moment to gain entry.
I will be studying Part Time, On Campus at Bundaberg.
I have been studying externally with the WIST program and my experience has been very good. My lecturers have responded to my emails promptly when I have been stuck and the study guides are fairly easy to follow. Everything you need is on Blackboard anyway.

I hope this has helped you

Regards Danielle

abbeyside

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Sep 04, 2009, 01:23 pm

Thanks for the reply Danielle,

I'll be studying part-time distance and attending residential school at Noosa. I'm also doing the LIFT program in November and have been very impressed so far with the staff at CQU. I went to the open day last month at Noosa and the staff were great.

good luck with your study!!

thanks

Dave

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Sep 24, 2009, 04:27 pm Last edited Sep 24, 2009, 04:27 pm update #1

Hello

I'm very interested in this topic because I too am seriously considering a BN through CQU next year as an external student (I live about 1000km's away from a regional centre!!). I'm going around and around the website and can't find an answer to some of my questions. Would any of you be able to help?

I work part-time, how flexible are the placements? ie. can I continue working my part time job and do placements around it?

Is there a point that you get to where you can start work as a paid student nurse?

While I know a bit about the profession, I am completely clueless as to the procedures of uni and all that it entails.

modified: Thursday 24 September 2009 4:27:59 pm - Kirsty9

abbeyside

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Sep 25, 2009, 08:26 am

Hi Kirsty,

I went to the CQU open day a few weeks ago and it was very informative. The degree offered by CQU seems fairly flexible.

From what I gather you can arrange to do most of the theory first and then do the clinical placement later (if this suits). You don't really have the option of saying I can only do my CP every second Monday. However, they do try to get your CP close to your location. I live in Brisbane and they will accommodate me.

I believe you after the first year you can do AIN. After the second year you can do EN (possibly - I may be wrong).

If you have any questions give them a call. They have always been helpful when I called them.

Good Luck,

Dave

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Sep 26, 2009, 01:53 pm

Thanks very much for your reply Dave. I like the idea of doing placements in one hit later on in the piece. So hard to juggle everything around isn't it. Good luck with it all.

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Jan 10, 2010, 10:00 pm

I mentioned this on a similar thread. I have heard great things about CQU from current students and former graduates.
It's my choice of university when I complete my certificate training.

As for EEN, you don't get that after two years at uni. You must apply for registration via the QNC and this involves some sort of procedure so contact them for further info on that score. You can get a job as an AIN at any time, though. I am of course only commenting as a Queenslander. Other States and Territories work differently.

Abbeyside, my partner is the same age and gender as you so and is thinking of doing the same programme so do keep me posted about your year, won't you.

abbeyside

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Jan 11, 2010, 10:49 pm

Hi AromaGirl,

I've been doing the LIFT course with CQU and so far have been very impressed. I'm starting the nursing degree in March and will put a post up on how it goes.

Regards,

Dave

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Jan 12, 2010, 05:30 pm

Thanks very much.
Will keep an eye out for it.

d.day

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Mar 19, 2010, 01:17 pm

Hi guys

I'm looking into CQU march intake for Bach Nursing - External/Online. How do they manage their lectures and tests? I know that I will coming to QLD for labs, I'm in Melbourne. I'm also 40y.o. 2 kids, male with two kids who has been sitting on this decision for about 18 months. Any help would be appreciated.
I remember reading something about assistance for men and other groups that CQ offered in another post somewhere. Can anyone assist me please.

Ta

d.day

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Mar 19, 2010, 01:33 pm

Sorry guys. Excuse the grammar. I just got out of bed. I'm on night shifts this week.

abbeyside

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Mar 19, 2010, 09:37 pm

Hi d.day,

I've started the course and we are now about to start week 4. I'm doing it part time (flex) so only 2 subjects per semester.

The lectures can be downloaded on the day they are given. I'm finding the course very well run at the moment.

You will need to attend res school from time to time. If studying part-time then you will need to attend a 2 day res school in the first semester.

If you need any more info please let me know.

Dave

d.day

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Mar 19, 2010, 11:54 pm

Dave

Thanks for that.

How many subjects was full time load per semester?
I'm luckily in the position where I can choose my roster, to some extent. I'm considering doing it full time work load and work...........
but I'm a bit hesitant. Like you, excited about studying but also crapping myself at the same time. Nice to hear that my apprehensions are normal.

Cheers
Jeff

abbeyside

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Mar 20, 2010, 05:11 pm

Hi Jeff,

The full time load is 4 subjects per semester and you will finish in 3 years. They recommend allowing 10 hours per week for each subject.

Some subjects will need that time, others may not. When I went to orientation they said flex students often fail the first year because they take on too much work.

So I guess just be aware of how much time you can allow. If you need any more info let me know.

Dave

d.day

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Mar 24, 2010, 01:18 pm

Dave

Thanks for that.
How's been the contacts that you have spoken to re nursing and external mode studying?

Jeff

abbeyside

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Mar 26, 2010, 07:21 pm

Hi Jeff,

I've not really had much need to contact any of the lecturers. However, when I have they have always responded promptly.

So far the course is challenging but I'm enjoying it. I'm doing lots of A&P which is fun.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Dave

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