Welp - it's official!

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Just hit 'submit' on the last bit of required documentation. Six years ago, the highest degree in nursing that I held was an AAS. Today, I am MeanMaryJean, DNP.

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cat:

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Wow! Congratulations to you!! :D

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Wow.. I'm beyond impressed! How on Earth do you accomplish so much in only 6 years. I'm exhausted just thinking about it. Congrats to you. You are indeed a superstar!

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

Most excellent!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Here's my timeline (your mileage may vary).

March, 2010 - My 55th birthday. I held an AAS, a BS in Liberal Arts (don't judge), and decided I could turn 58 with OR without that BSN. Started looking for schools.

September, 2010 - enrolled in the RN-to-BSN program at WGU.

February, 2011 - Completed BSN

May, 2011 - enrolled in MSN Ed at WGU

April, 2012 - Completed MSN

March, 2015 - enrolled in 1 year, intensive DNP program at Touro Nevada, which i just completed.

Here's the best part: Total out of pocket to me (minus $3500 tuition reimbursement and $9000 scholarships) = $10,500!

Next best part: I'm still 60 (for three more weeks)

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Awesome!!! Congrats

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Specializes in acute care, case management.

Congratulations!!!!! :cat: Way to go, Doc! You're embarking on a new journey and more fun. Yay!

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