I just ENrolled for the Excelsior RN-MSN in Informatics

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I've been considering getting my BSN through EC. I live in New York but I don't know anyone personally who has done their ASN to BSN program.

I realize you have your BSN and are going for your MSN but can you tell me, do you have to enroll with EC and pay an enrollment fee before beginning to study for the tests? Thanks and congratulations!

No, no BSN. I just got the RN. I go straight to MSN.

You do have tpo pay the enrollment fee.

Broadway, look into Empire State. They have a great distance program and the tuition is lower. They also have offices on Varick Street. Depending on how many credits you already have it is or is not a good deal because you have to do 60 credits within the program. If you plan to remain clinical it's definitely a better way to go than EC. Also check out Suny Stony Brook, Binghamton, Delhi, Plattsburgh. Stony Brook and Binghamton are VERY highly regarded. All distance.

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- Is there a sizable demand for it?

Yes, and growing, esp c Obama wanting to nation to go to EMR's

- Who or what type institution is doing the hiring and based on what trends?

Everyone. Not so much doctor's offices. Based on moving from paper charts to at least the 20th century, let alone 21st.

- What type of prereqs are there and what type of students enroll (other than geeks)?

Being a nurse. An RN for school. I have no idea who all else enrolls.

- What was your decision criteria that made your mind up?

I'm already the informatics nurse where I work and want to remain one and if I leave become one elsewhere. Also, it was the quickest path to a degree for me.

-How many semester hours is this program?

30-ish.

My tuition reimbursement covers 4 credits a year. :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

Yay Sue!!! I'm so glad you're doing this, Ms. Smarty Pants. :D

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Congratulations! Good for you!

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Specializes in RNC in OB and experience in Peds.

Congrats to you! Once I'm done with the CPNE this summer I'm hoping to enroll in the very same program.

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Good for you.. and good luck in the program! I SO hope I can enroll soon but I have to pass the cpne and graduate hehe

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Good for you.. and good luck in the program! I SO hope I can enroll soon but I have to pass the cpne and graduate hehe

yOU WILL, YOU WILL, YOU'LL PASS THE BOARDS AND THEN YOU WILL.

:)

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Specializes in Nursing home, Research, Pulmonary.

:yeah::yeah:outstanding sue! :yeah::yeah:

i am also thinking about the same program ~ maybe ~ figure since i plan to go on to the bsn program might do the ec rn - msn program.....

do you need to take statistics?

gail:D

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:yeah::yeah:outstanding sue! :yeah::yeah:

i am also thinking about the same program ~ maybe ~ figure since i plan to go on to the bsn program might do the ec rn - msn program.....

do you need to take statistics?

gail:D

i already did. but yes, you will.

and thanks. i'm really excited.

we're some crowd of self-motivated learners, ain't we?

:D

:yeah:to us!

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