happyheatherp

happyheatherp has 22 years experience and specializes in Educator/ICU/OB.

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1. Pros/Cons of different Masters degrees

   happyheatherp replied to schrist1374's topic in Advanced

   You really need to go into an area that really makes you happy. I completed the Master's in Nurse Education because I absolutely loved teaching and still do. Money was not a deciding factor when I completed my degree, and as you will find out, educat...

2. University of Oklahoma HSC NP Program

   happyheatherp replied to muff81's topic in NP Students

   Congrats to everyone who was accepted! If you didn't make it this year, keep trying. Just do what you can to strengthen your application in the meantime.

3. University of Oklahoma Family Nurse Practitioner

   happyheatherp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma

   Was anyone else accepted to the OU PT FNP Tulsa campus?

4. University of Oklahoma HSC NP Program

   happyheatherp replied to muff81's topic in NP Students

   I was accepted for their PT FNP as well, Tulsa campus!!!

5. University of Oklahoma Family Nurse Practitioner

   happyheatherp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma

   I received an acceptance email Tuesday, which says a letter will follow in the mail....Super Excited!!! Anyone else heard yet?

6. University of Oklahoma Family Nurse Practitioner

   happyheatherp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma

   I applied and went for an interview last week....patiently awaiting word!

7. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

   happyheatherp replied to happyheatherp's topic in Post Graduate

   I had a very positive experience through OU's Nurse Education program. I worked FT while in school, not to say it was easy, but it was possible to do and work. I would recommend it to anyone!! Heather

8. Summer/Fall '14 Admissions

   happyheatherp replied to star2601's topic in NP Students

   I am applying to the University of Oklahoma for the post-master's FNP program Summer '14. Nurse 21 years, received my MS-Nurse Education in 2011 from OU, GPA 3.91. I work in education and also work prn in ICU. Good luck everyone!

9. Would you take a pay cut?

   happyheatherp replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

   I took about a $25,000/yr. pay cut to go from being in a clinical setting to an educational setting, but to me, it is worth it to be doing something you love. Money won't always bring you happiness.

10. Please help me decide.... is it worth it to get an MSN Education

    happyheatherp replied to lifein08's topic in Educators

    I teach in Kansas, and your MSN has to be in Nurse Education for the Kansas State Board of Nursing. I am not aware of those various MSN degrees in specialty areas unless you are talking about NP tracks. I am attending The University of Oklahoma, and ...

11. Yes, another salary negotiating question!

    happyheatherp replied to Calixan's topic in General Nursing

    Agldragon....enough already!!

12. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    happyheatherp replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate

    I am from NE Oklahoma, best wishes on your acceptance!!! Where in Oklahoma are you from?

13. Yes, another salary negotiating question!

    happyheatherp replied to Calixan's topic in General Nursing

    i was thinking the exact same thing. many times, i have seen people respond to posts in a very negative manner, and that is unnecessary. the question was legitimate, and needs responses to help her understand the matter. that being said, i went into ...

14. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

    happyheatherp replied to happyheatherp's topic in Post Graduate

    I totally agree. I tend to be a real positive person, not letting much get in the way of that. I am looking forward to it!! Guess I will see, but hopefully that was just her own personal opinion. Thanks!

15. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

    happyheatherp replied to happyheatherp's topic in Post Graduate

    I was acccepted to the MSN-Nurse Educator program through OU!!!! Yay!!! Anyone else at OU???