lucy100

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1. Online RN to BSN proctored exams?

   lucy100 replied to SGrace1's topic in Ohio University

   I completed this program almost two years ago, so I'm not sure if anything has changed. In the nursing classes there were NO proctored exams. There were some students that had proctored exams in non nursing classes. I would join the OU online RN to B...

2. Transition Program Case Manager job shadow

   lucy100 replied to Cg-RN's topic in Case Management

   This sounds like a interesting job. Did you take the position? What kind of work/education experience does this job require?

3. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

   lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

   It took me 1 year. I started in June and graduated the following summer. I only took one class every 5 weeks (many students took 2 classes together every 5 weeks). I have a previous non-nursing BS degree and OU was generous with credit transfers. I o...

4. New Pennsylvania School Nurse

   lucy100 replied to Lovebeingamom76's topic in School

   Hi lovebeingamom76, What program/school did you attend to get the certified school nurse classes needed?

5. Certified School Nurses and getting Masters Degree

   lucy100 replied to mdonohue76's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is an older post but I was curious if/how you finally reached the 24 credits? I am considering EU for certification/masters too. DO you recommend this program?

6. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

   lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

   Hi Trio825, I finished the OU online BSN program a year ago so I don't know if anything has drastically changed ( I doubt it). I spent so much time researching online programs before finally making a school selection and getting started. I don't regr...

7. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

   lucy100 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

   I worked weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) night shift for 5 years when my kids were in elementary school. My husband had off weekends. It was nice for the set schedule, never needed daycare or summer camp, nice pay. I also never had to worry about my kids st...

8. School Nursing

   lucy100 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

   Did you obtain your school nurse certification before looking for a job or wait until hired?

9. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

   lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

   Hi Hsheffrin, I just completed my BSN at OU this past summer while working part time (and having a family). There were 9 required nursing classes for all nursing students. The nursing classes are only 5 weeks long however non-nursing classes varied i...

10. Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    lucy100 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    I see the same thing that you are mentioning. There were so many RN's leaving immediately after the 6 month orientation my employer started requiring RN's to sign a 2 year progressive care ( 1 year med/surg) contract or else repay the orientation co...

11. Anyone know about online MSN degree at Chamberlain?

    lucy100 replied to AudreyLangston's topic in Chamberlain College

    thank you for the feedback. Did you find that the MSN gave you many new job opportunities? I get worried that I will get a MSN in education and not find a full time job away from the bedside. Are you done with school at the MSN level?

12. Anyone know about online MSN degree at Chamberlain?

    lucy100 replied to AudreyLangston's topic in Chamberlain College

    great job Woodsyny! I am finishing up my RN to BSN at OU this summer. I am interested in pursuing an MSN education degree so I am starting to research schools. How many years did it take to complete the MSN at chamberlain? Does the program require a ...

13. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    lucy100 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely correct! The millennial nurses stay 2 years tops then they are gone. Either to better paying jobs elsewhere or back to school. Very smart!

14. Toxic Workplace?

    lucy100 replied to ESpeed15's topic in General Nursing

    I was just reading an article toxic colleagues. The three signs of toxic people (I'm not saying this is you): 1) colleague seems cold (lacks empathy towards coworkers, hot temper) 2) Seems selfish ( doesn't think about or care about coworkers persp...

15. How many hours a week do you spend on average for one class

    lucy100 replied to mp86's topic in Ohio University

    No group projects that I am aware of. Discussion board posts and one written assignment per week is typical for most classes.