topaz1100 BSN, MSN

topaz1100 has 10 years experience as a BSN, MSN and specializes in Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant.

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1. Transferring WGU Credits

   topaz1100 replied to jnemartin's topic in Western Governors

   Hi, I was looking for a post graduate certificate and I made it to the interview process for Gardner Webb University but was accepted to Duke so decided to attend Duke's program. I graduate Saturday!! I also applied to Simmons University...

2. Transferring WGU Credits

   topaz1100 replied to jnemartin's topic in Western Governors

   Hi, I have not worked many places as a nurse but I did ask my current employer if my degree would be recognized if obtained from WGU...they said yes. I was also able to get accepted to a couple of FNP programs. I finish my FNP program May 202...

3. Starting a volunteer parish health ministry

   topaz1100 replied to Jeniele's topic in Parish

   I was asked to be the leader for our health ministry. It’s been in place for many years but no new programs or activities over the past few years. To my knowledge the previous parish nurse made many connections in the community & partnered with b...

4. What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

   topaz1100 replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

   Raleigh-Durham area 5 years experience in Oncology doing inpatient and ambulatory. $35/hr.

5. Struggling with pharm

   topaz1100 replied to russianbear's topic in NP Students

   I am struggling with pharmacology as well. I start clinicals next semester. I have a meeting with my academic advisor next week to discuss my progress in the course. Have you started the new pharm course yet? If so, how are you doing?

6. Capstone on patients fall topic

   topaz1100 replied to nursingcapstone's topic in Western Governors

   Hi, were you enrolled in Western Governors University? I attend WGU and I am coming up on the course where I will start my Capstone project. Did you have to find a mentor to guide your research/project?

7. 12 hr night shifts

   topaz1100 replied to cesosa's topic in Career Support

   I worked 12 hour night shifts for about 5 years in the past and now I work one week of nights per month. On night one I wold usually have a VERY hard time sleeping and end up struggling to stay up and NOT nod off at work. I would sleep the entire n...

8. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

   topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

   I finished my BSN August 24th; now onto the MSN in Education. Hopefully I can finish soon and not get lazy!

9. WGU MSN new curriculum questions

   topaz1100 replied to YVCC2012's topic in School Programs

   Hi, I am into my 2nd term. I graduated with my ADN last May and started my 1st term last September. I am not sure if the curriculum changed since I began but so far for me it's been good. You will be assigned a mentor who will be with you from sta...

10. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

    Hey everyone...how are classes going? I just finished my Advanced Technology class which I had to submit a paper to task stream. It took 2 days for it to be graded and PASSED. I have one more class in this term then I can start on my 2nd terms clas...

11. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

    I passed my care of the older adult and my nutrition assessment! 2 out of 4 classes-DONE!

12. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

    Congrats. I'm trying to get through it.... just seems like soooo much to read. Hopely I'll b ready to take it next week . Question....about the AMNH posts, did u reply from the DPV1 course page or go to communities? I don't have a "reply" button wh...

13. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

    what's a CLEP transcript?

14. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

    Thanks for the info :)

15. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    topaz1100 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

    From what I was told, yes you can (if you request it) get your BSN certificate/degree when you complete it.