coopman712

coopman712 has 2+ years experience.

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1. Starting Capella for BSN....

   coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Learning

   I started 9/14 and am hoping to finish in March. For me the paper writing is not that easy. I have been out of school a loooonnnngggg time. It takes me a long time to so the research for the papers. If I can get 2 done a week it is a lot for me. ...

2. Starting Capella for BSN....

   coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Learning

   Wow-that’s awesome! im in my second class. The research slows me down so much but I’m OK with the paper writing I itself. I am not meeting my goals so far as time but I am still going to try to step it up.

3. Capella Flexpath RN to BSN 2020

   coopman712 replied to TravelerRN27's topic in School Programs

   Thank you! I use Google chrome/ docs. I think they have an extension as well for APA but perhaps I should also get Microsoft Word.

4. Capella Flexpath RN to BSN 2020

   coopman712 replied to TravelerRN27's topic in School Programs

   I appreciate reading the different experiences. Two questions... for an older student who has been out of school for awhile: 1, Any recommendations to best acclimate myself to APA format? 2. What did/ do you use to record videos? T...

5. Starting Capella for BSN....

   coopman712 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I will be starting Capella Flexpath to complete my BSN on 9/14. I have to be honest at 48 years old I am a little nervous to go back to school. I finished nursing school 10 years ago. (I have previous degrees from my first career). So it's been aw...

6. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

   coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Learning

   Thank you for your input! Right now I have it between Chamberlain, Capella and William Patterson University. I think it is basically going to come down to who gives me the most credit for my previous education. ? Just waiting to hear...

7. What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

   coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in General Nursing

   I guess the consensus has me thinking I will pinch them. I don't know anyone around here who would want them for donations. I might keep one or 2, just as memoirs and soon to be relics!

8. What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

   coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! The sentimental pack rat in me is having a hard time purging! ?

9. What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

   coopman712 posted a topic in General Nursing

   After almost 10 years, I am finally going back for my BSN. I still kept many of the nursing textbooks that were core books in my RN program. Of course now they are incredibly outdated! My question is-what have you done with your textbooks.? While ...

10. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Learning

    Thank you for the response! So it sounds like you have been able to do one class per week? That's incredible. Yes basically I am trying to figure out how I will manage best. Their prepay option doesn't seem all that great if you move too slow and...

11. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

    coopman712 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I'm looking for some input on online RN to BSN programs you may have experience with. I am currently looking to go back for my BSN but need to do it online. I have looked into Chamberlain, Capella, WGU, Aspen and am still searching. There just seem t...

12. Best site for CEUs?

    coopman712 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just looking for some recommendations on completing required CEUs. Sadly neither of my jobs provided me with any opportunities to earn credit in the past 2 years so I need to do them all on my own. I have to complete 30. Some sites seem way more e...

13. How do I list credentials?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Career Support

    I don't typically list all of my credentials but this job is in a academic setting as an RN so I thought to utilize my others. Thanks!

14. How do I list credentials?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Career Support

    Thanks! I actually did check there first. Still kind of unclear about what sounds better: RN, MSEd, BA or MSEd, BA, RN or some other configuation? Highest level of education usually first but RN is currently my highest nursing credential.

15. How do I list credentials?

    coopman712 posted a topic in Career Support

    I have a question in regards to how to list credentials. I am a second career nurse. I work in a hospital per diem but also in a school district as a nurse. My credentials include: RN, BA, MSEd. How do I list these when signing my name? It is mo...