Re: Forensic Nursing Education in Dallas, TX
Sorry, as soon as I saw your last post, I realized I should have used a smile icon. I didn't mean to make it sound as if you thought education was wasted. Sorry.
IMO? (this doesn't apply to you for you are experienced in ED/ICU) One should have experience in the realm of forensics. ED is an excellent area to gain this. And, I don't think, and again, just my opinion, that "piece of paper" means anything w/o experience to back it up. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I've seen many individuals who have the certificate and have never worked in their specialty areas...
If you want to pursue a certificate program, especially with your background in the ICU and ED, I think that's perfectly fine. It might solidify your future decisions to seek out a graduate degree in the specialty area.
And, you and I both agree that the education will never be wasted. Sounds as if it could be a plan for you......Kaplan (or similar) and then possibly Masters later.
Forensic Nursing Education in Dallas, TX
I have done the Kaplan interview and am considering it (I read the Kaplan thread on here, thanks!) but I am more interested in pursuing a Master's degree in the field. I thought UTArlington had a program but I can't find ANYTHING on it, and they have yet to return my phone calls. I saw someone else make a post about UTAustin having a program, but again no luck searching for it online. So, I have kind of hit a dead end. I will most likely do the Kaplan program but I want more than that. Anyone know of any schools offering the online Master's program or of a program in/near Dallas, TX? Thanks for your help in advance.
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