Academic Questions (top)

What is the mission of the Nursing Department?
Where is the Nursing Department located?
How do I get started?
How do I get started at the beginning of the semester after I am enrolled?
Is the degree completely online?
Will my credits from other institutions transfer to FHSU?
How long does it take to complete the degrees?
How are the courses delivered?
How do I get more information about the Nursing Department?
What are the characteristics of successful online learners?
Will I be able to communicate with the faculty members and other students?
What are advantages to online courses?
Where can I find a list of degrees offered and what classes are involved in them?
What computer skills will I need to take these courses?
How many credit hours can I take at one time?
How many students are typically in an on-line Nursing course?
Where can I find the course syllabus for my Nursing courses?

What is the mission of the Nursing Department? (back to academic questions)
Department of Nursing Mission Statement

Where is the Nursing Department located? (back to academic questions)
The Department of Nursing is located in Stroup Hall on the Fort Hays State University campus.

How do I get started? (back to academic questions)
The first thing that you should do is apply for admission to FHSU. Upon acceptance you should contact the Department of Nursing (785.628.4256) to be assigned to an advisor. That advisor will help you enroll in courses.

How do I get started at the beginning of the semester after I am enrolled? (back to academic questions)
You should access Blackboard on the first day of semester and read your course syllabus. Classroom Support.

Is the degree completely on-line? (back to academic questions)
Yes, you can complete your RN to BSN and MSN (Nurse Administration and Nurse Education) degrees on-line.

Will my credits from other institutions transfer to FHSU? (back to academic questions)
These decisions are made on a case by case basis. When you apply for admission, you will send your transcripts from the other institutions you’ve attended to FHSU. You may contact the Registrar’s office (785.628.4222) to inquire about a specific course.

How long does it take to complete the degrees? (back to academic questions)
For undergraduate students to complete the RN to BSN degree, it takes a full time student one year to finish after completing general education requirements. A full time graduate student will take two years to finish while a part time graduate student will take 3-6 years to finish the degree.

How are the courses delivered? (back to academic questions)
The course delivery differs for each course; however, Blackboard is the course management systems you will use for most courses. Additional material will be provided via the Internet, books, CD-Rom, and other materials.

How do I get more information about the Nursing Department? (back to academic questions)
You may call 785.628.4255 or email eqsmnursing@fhsu.edu to receive more information about the programs we offer.

What are the characteristics of successful on-line learners? (back to academic questions)

• Highly self-motivated
• Problem solvers
• Independent
• Flexible and can adapt to the learning environment
• Time managers
• Possess good study habits
• Are not afraid to ask questions

Will I be able to communicate with the faculty members and other students? (back to academic questions)
Although the method of communication may differ in each course, you will primarily use e-mail, telephone, on-line discussions, and chat rooms to interact with students and faculty members.

What are advantages to on-line courses? (back to academic questions)
One of the main advantages of on-line courses is convenience. You can access the course materials at times and places most convenient to you.

Where can I find a list of degrees offered and what classes are involved in them? (back to academic questions)
Information on majors in the nursing discipline and the required hours can be found on the on the departments degree requirement page.

What computer skills will I need to take these courses? (back to academic questions)
You will need basic skills such as keyboarding and accessing the Internet. In addition, you will need to learn how to use the Blackboard Learning System. If don't understand this and want to learn, please see the tutorial section.

How many credit hours can I take at one time? (back to academic questions)
To be considered a full-time undergraduate student, you have to be enrolled in 12 credit hours during the semester and 9 credit hours for a graduate student. A part-time undergraduate student is enrolled in less than 12 credit hours and less than 9 credit hours for a graduate student. Like any college course load, you must consider the amount of time you can devote to your class or classes based on your obligations such as family, career, etc.

How many students are typically in an on-line Nursing course? (back to academic questions)
Courses typically have 20-30 students enrolled each semester.

Where can I find the course syllabus for my Nursing courses? (back to academic questions)
For a general syllabus you may visit www.fhsu.edu/syllabus. For your semester syllabus with due dates and up to date information, you will access it on Blackboard under the Course Information button the first day of the semester.