1 Usually wooden floor joists are 2x8, 2x10 or 2x12 timbers -- their size depends on their length, the amount of load they're designed to carry and the building codes in effect when the house was constructed. 2  The Family Handyman explains how joists work. In many cases, the sill may also be rotted and need replacing. 2  Costs can run $10,000-$30,000 or more for a typical home, depending on its size, the extent of the extent of the damage and the ease of access to install jacks and replace the timbers.
The RN to BSN option requires a total of 120 semester hours for graduation. Up to 90 hours can be earned through previous coursework taken at accredited institutions of higher education, and/or associate or diploma nursing programs. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours must be completed at The Ohio State University in order to receive a degree. Credits from a previous degree at Ohio State do not count towards the 30 credits required for the BSN.
Registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree may wonder how long it takes to earn an RN-BSN degree for advancement. RN-BSN programs offer an accelerated path by offering credit for previous schooling and life experience. Most RN-BSN degrees can be completed within 18 to 24 months full-time. Part-time learners typically have five or six semesters to finish their degree requirements. Colleges offering RN-BSN programs usually offer an online or hybrid format that mixes in-class meetings with online coursework. This gives registered nurses the flexibility to achieve their RN-BSN degree in a self-paced mode while working.