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Is there any updated information? I have been in heavy contact with them and am looking at taking their RN-BSN program. I work with a GCU grad and she has nothing but positive things to say, but I want more opinions. ?

Any pro's and cons? Thankfully the only class I'm missing is stats and that is offered in the actual BSN program. I'm a bit nervous as my algebra skills are way old. If anyone took this class, do you have any advice?

Well, I guess it's finally official! I got my diploma today!:) I just wasn't ready to believe it until I was holding it in my hand! I know it should be RN, BSN but this site wouldn't let me change it. Oh well, just had to share!!!!!!

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Well, I guess it's finally official! I got my diploma today!:) I just wasn't ready to believe it until I was holding it in my hand! I know it should be RN, BSN but this site wouldn't let me change it. Oh well, just had to share!!!!!!

congrats!! Still waiting on mine! Just back from holidays and noticed on the GCU student page it states I graduated, lol

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Congratulations

Are you going to the graduation ceremony in October or did you go already?

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Congratulations

Are you going to the graduation ceremony in October or did you go already?

I don't do ceremonies......Only reason to goto Phoenix would be to catch a hockey game,lol

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Specializes in Cath Lab, Case Management.
Well, I guess it's finally official! I got my diploma today!:) I just wasn't ready to believe it until I was holding it in my hand! I know it should be RN, BSN but this site wouldn't let me change it. Oh well, just had to share!!!!!!

I have always been under the understanding that the highest level of education goes next to your name and then down. And the certificates etc that you can lose (when you retire or worse) go at the end. :)

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I somehwat laughed when I stated it says I graduated on the student portal, but it is with relief....as along the way a few advisers told me conflicting info....and have heard of at least 1 student taking an approved "anything" class...then finding out on completion, it did not count..even though their adviser stated it would! So it is nice to see that "graduated" status!!

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.
I have always been under the understanding that the highest level of education goes next to your name and then down. And the certificates etc that you can lose (when you retire or worse) go at the end. :)

Per the ANA Position Statement 2009:

In an effort to establish a recognizable and understandable credential usage process across all spectrums of nursing, the following order of credentials is recommended: Highest earned degree, mandated requirements (i.e. licensure), state designations or requirements, national certifications, awards and honors, other certifications.

(link `cause I'm too lazy to properly cite): Single Sign On

Mine's backwards on my PrismRN, BSN because "PrismRN" is what AN thinks my name is, and I can't change it now to just "Prism" to get the order right. And yes, it bugs me every time I see it `cause I know it ain't right LOL

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.
Well, I guess it's finally official! I got my diploma today!:) I just wasn't ready to believe it until I was holding it in my hand!

:w00t:

:monkeydance:

:beer:

:cheers:

:bow:

:clpty:

:ancong!:

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I'm happy to have my BSN, but far more proud to be a "RN" When people ask me what I do, I state I am a nurse or RN....make no mention of being a BSN. I think its far more important to worry about your name then the creds that go after it...Patients remember the good nurses by name...they really don't care if ur a LPN, RN, or a RN full of fancy initials....

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Specializes in school nursing; pediatrics.
Finished my first paper in spirituality, I hit the wall hard. The wall was constructed of bricks, fortified with steel and concrete. I don't think I am going to make it through this class. Week two starts tomorrow and I have no understanding of the discussion question. I can't figure out what they want..... UUUUUGGGGHHHHHH..

I may need to take a long break...

Ditto!!

Just started week two of Spirituality - a day has not gone by where I have not said that I cannot do this class! And what was up with that first paper being worth only 20 points? It is already Tuesday night and not one person in my class has answered week 2 DQ #1.

I am not a religious or spiritual person and am having a difficult time with the class - especially coming up with any participation posts. Our instructor has not graded anything yet so there is no way to tell how I am doing. Plus, he cannot spell and every announcement or post in the discussion forum is full of spelling errors. Geez, at least use spellcheck....I am seriously considering contacting someone - how do you have an instructor who cannot spell?!!

For the first time I am considering simply not answering a DQ and taking the loss of 5 points. So not like me (the Type A overachiever) but I really despise this class!

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Prism BSN,RN

Thanks, love your post!

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Yaaaaa! Most of my transcripts have been evaluated, I start Monday! Just curious.... did anyone get Trends waived/credited from their ADN program? My ADN transcripts haven't hit yet, but I had to take a trends class, and I'm wondering if it might transfer.

Also, silly question, but I notice there are two active threads going for GCU... does it matter which one I post all my newbie questions in?

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