I just finished NR446, Collaborative Healthcare, and NR448, Information Systems for Healthcare. Initially I was nervous about taking two classes at the same time; combined with work and my paramedic stuff, plus trying to NOT neglect my husband, I didn't want to overload myself. Turns out I shouldn't have been worried at all! Collaborative Healthcare was pretty light, as far as assignment content; while there were usually weekly writing assignments, they weren't bad at all. Info Systems had a large paper due in Week 7 that was worth 40% of my grade, but I got a big ol' A on it. So I ended up with two A's for this session. The 4.0 lives on! YAY!!!
Next semester is NR449, Evidence-Based Practice. And then after that ... NR450, Capstone! OMG, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!! Funny -- the required book for the capstone course is one that I've already read -- Code Green: Money-Driven Hospitals and the Dismantling of Nursing, by Dana Beth Weinstein. Sadly I had just sold it to cash4books.net, mailed it out like the DAY BEFORE I found out I needed it, so I had to buy it again!! LOL. Too funny! I guess I'll keep it this time.
How is everyone else doing?? What are you guys taking next?
First you have to find a school that is right for you. Whether you are looking for a cost factor, how many credits they will accept, the school ranking, future masters degree potential... Whatever it is that will drive you to a school. I chose a school and at the last minute changed my mind. You will ne er really know until you start the classes. I can tell you I chose Chamberlain because they didn't require me to retake any classes and have a good research based program which is must in nursing now. But, they definitely aren't the cheapest. They do give good support and their program is well formulated for the working adult nurse (so far). No matter where you choose to go just make sure it's accreditated for the future. And look until you can't look any more at every school you come across. Things have changed and online schooling is the norm now. Every school want you to do well. Good luck. It's a long journey and as for me I origionally thought I would be done at BSN but have recently found my niche and plan to continue on.
Specializes in ICU, MED/SURGE, PSYCH, TELE, REHAB.
Thanks 2 everyone that responded 2 my post though I still cant receive or open PM yet. Lunah some how yours came through thanks for info on EC pretaining to their studygroup101, Lisa Ardens info.
So I ended up with two A's for this session. The 4.0 lives on! YAY!!! 
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Hi Mlizhev, wasnt able to open the response that you sent dont understand why I couldn't. But will try again.