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Online Nursing RN to BSN Program

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on July 28, 2007

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Review:

Although FHSU Virtual College is affordable, the technology is extremely problematic.  The Blackboard online lecture system is constantly down, exams cut off in the middle and then you must wait days for an instructor to reset the exam.  Instructions for assignments are often unavailable and grading criteria is frequently unclear. Although they will extend deadlines due to the frequent computer system failures, this does not present a feasible solution to the problem since uncompleted assignments just stack up while one is waiting for the Blackboard system to be repaired.  The computer help desk is not available during the hours when working students need assistance. Administration frequently fails to respond to emails. One instructor, by means of web postings to students, seems quite uncaring. I really don't want to do this program but since I've already invested so much money in it, I just don't have a choice. I would not recommend this program to others until the technological systems are fixed.