carrob

carrob has 11 years experience.

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1. MSN education

   carrob replied to carrob's topic in Post Graduate

   Just a quick update: I have a new job that offers tuition reimbursement after 6 months employment. $5000 per year for education! I resume by the end of this year.

2. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

   carrob replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry that this is happening to you; yes please keep us posted. This is one of the reasons I pay for annual malpractice insurance...legal advice and representation included! Good luck!

3. MSN: Education vs. Specialty Degree

   carrob replied to starryx2's topic in Educators

   Msn2017 - thank you for your candid post. People on this thread say things like " just get your doctorate in this" or "become a NP first" - etc. It is so easy to advise that, however, these degrees are very VERY bloody expensive obviously. I have alr...

4. MSN education

   carrob replied to carrob's topic in Post Graduate

   woodsyny~ Thank you for your comment. It is well appreciated!!! That is the reason why I kept telling myself it would be worth it in the end: As I become tired, old, and/or feeble, I could likely use the degree in some way online, perhaps working mu...

5. MSN education

   carrob replied to carrob's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you elkpark for your detailed analysis and input. I decided NOT to complete the degree. I will invest the remainder of my time and finances toward my future and retirement. As you stated, it may be more beneficial to achieve specific education ...

6. MSN education

   carrob posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hello all: I need some serious advice from those who are contemplating, completing or have an MSN degree. First of all, this is not regarding MSN degrees in fields known as "advanced practice nurses" (nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists...

7. Is there really a demand?

   carrob posted a topic in Wound

   Hello all. I want an opinion from those familiar with the WOCN field please. I have my BSN and about 11 years experiences in various nusring settings. I have seriously been considering taking one of the online courses available. They all roughly cost...

8. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

   carrob replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors

   Hi MaryCarny and lissm: Just started the MSN/education at WGU (did my BSN elsewhere). I am glad to hear that the MSN is doable in a year. 1) How much weekly time did you put into the program. 2) How many months/weeks did you actually spend on the cap...