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  1. Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is Your Experience?

    tydawg replied to rn2bbsn's topic in School, College Programs

    The only “garbage” here is that you feel the need to bash and discredit myself and other members who attended a CCNE accredited school and program. Go take your anger out elsewhere. I will...

  2. BSN-MSN Payment plan option(s)

    tydawg replied to tydawg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can’t speak to the MSN program yet. I will be starting that in April. Mine was very positive and it is affordable as long as your

  3. BSN-MSN Payment plan option(s)

    tydawg posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello all, I am looking for any experience that anyone may have on a program that offers payment plans rather than student loans. After taking out $80k plus for my initial licensure program I am not...

  4. Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    tydawg replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just want to chime in and say, I work in a LTC facility in Washington state. We are now screening all patients and their family members if they have confirmed travel to Asia or China specifically we...

  5. LTC Admissions Nurse

    tydawg replied to tydawg's topic in Patient Medications

    Update: so I had a conversation with the educator today and it turns out that medications such as those are part of the interfacility formulary. And when the doctor signs on and agrees to follow the...

  6. LTC Admissions Nurse

    tydawg posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Hello everyone I just started a job as an admissions nurse this week and have been working with the staff educator. I was wondering what your facility does when there are potential medications that...

  7. Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is Your Experience?

    tydawg replied to rn2bbsn's topic in School, College Programs

    There are 4-5 assignments for each course usually they are a 2-3 page essay on a given

  8. RN-BSN Programs

    tydawg replied to nurse2bchrischris's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's very doable and it is easy once you get the hang of it, my advice is to create subject headings in your assignments that directly correspond to the rubric. I don't have any first hand experience...

  9. RN-BSN Programs

    tydawg replied to nurse2bchrischris's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would definitely go with Capella. I have nothing but good things to say about them and my friend and I finished in under 6 months. Very doable and they are regional and CCNE. If you are disciplined...

  10. Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is Your Experience?

    tydawg replied to rn2bbsn's topic in School, College Programs

    I too am looking to pursue my MSN in Education. I narrowed my options down to Capella or Purdue Global. They both offer the go at your own pace set

  11. Help! Surgery center standards

    tydawg replied to enk205's topic in Operating Room

    A little bit late to the party but I just started working in an ASC after working in a hospital OR. At first I was excited for the no call better pay, but I am increasingly finding inconsistencies...

  12. Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is Your Experience?

    tydawg replied to rn2bbsn's topic in School, College Programs

    Please tell me you aren't downgrading my education lol. Just because it is shorter program doesn't mean it is any less of an

  13. New OR Nurse struggling, should I move on?

    tydawg replied to tydawg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the reply. Yes we have a large variety of specialties, ENT, Ophthalmology, Peds, General, Orthopedic, Endo/Colonoscopies, OB. Some of the specialties like Ophthalmology I am completely...

  14. New OR Nurse struggling, should I move on?

    tydawg posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I am about 3 months in at a small critical access hospital as an OR circulator, what I thought was going to be my ideal entry nursing position as a new grad. I am recently really struggling with...

  15. BSN-MSN Payment plan option(s)

    tydawg replied to tydawg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can't leave my current employer, they do offer $2,500 a year, but I am wanting to do full time so I can finish

  16. Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is Your Experience?

    tydawg replied to rn2bbsn's topic in School, College Programs

    I just finished up my BSN with Capella. As stated before WGU wanted me to do a bunch of extra courses, and Capella waved me in and I just had to the 8 Nursing core classes. I highly recommend the...

  17. New Grad Further Education Advice

    tydawg posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I know this topic has been bounced around a bit, but yet here I am bringing it up again. I am currently 21, hold a Bachelors degree (not in nursing), and will be completing my ADN program here in...

  18. Should new grads negotiate their pay??

    tydawg replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The answer really depends on a variety of factors. Supply and demand in the local area, can you realistically afford to have the hospital reject you? Is there another facility in your area where you...