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Hi all, Just wanted to get a poll, so to speak, to see how many viewers are working on thier MSN. I am seriously considering starting an online MSN program and wanted to get the opinions of others in the process. It's a little overwhelming all the...

Hi all. I am starting a School Nurse job after being an OB/GYN nurse. I am a little nervous. This is a totally new realm of nursing for me. The previous nurse left a "bad taste in the mouth of the staff" so to speak. She apparently made mountains...

Hi all- I am teaching a Nursing clinical this fall and would like some ideas and your suggestions on Community Health ideas for the students. The clinical is for Fundamentals, but the students have to spend a day in the community- Could you please ...

I'm lovin this thread... I'm a nurse, but I would LOVE to be a : - Wedding planner - beaded jewelry maker - stay at home mom - interior decorator Some of us have the same fantasies- That's way cool!!

Thanks for the replies- Those are all great ideas. I think the problem is that the students have to do this as a group (8 students). It's difficult for me to come up w/ something that all eight students can do together...More replies and ideas plea...

Jahra, thank you. Those are a couple of good ideas...I'm making a list...

How much nursing experience did you have before you became a school nurse? I am RN w/ a BSN and 3 years of clinical experience in Cardiology, L&D, PACU, NICU. I would like to become a School Nurse, but I haven't heard of how much experience is ...

Hi all, I am in the process of researching Universities for the MSN/Ed program ... The amount of schools and information is a little overwhelming. As a nurse educator, who has done this already, what are some things that I should look for in a MSN/E...

Thanks for the reply. I guess it's like any other field of Nursing. There are always colleagues available to answer questions and give advice.. Just wanted to get a general census of experience. Thanks again.

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BUMASHES- Wanted to teach Nursing on a Jr College level or high school health- Are you saying that I just have to take a few Teaching courses to get certified? Who would I call to find out my state's requirement- the RN Board or the State Board of E...

Has anyone switched gears in their nursing careers? Currently, I am an OB RN and would like to consider a career in Teaching. I want to eventually work on my MSN (have a BSN now). Have you heard of someone doing a fast track to teaching with a deg...

Thanks for the replies. MichigooseBSN, In my state a school nurse can act as a guest speaker, so to speak, in a classroom to teach such seminars workshops about obesity, diabeties, STD's -whatever. In order to actually 'teach" a class, they have to...

Thanks for your reply. My long term goal is to teach Nursing- My short term goal is to teach maybe an LPN course or Health education in public school system- I just want to get my feet in the door right now and work on my MSN as I go-

Oh, I didn't realize that UOP was for University of Pheonix. So, what do you think about that program?

Thanks for the replies. I did consider the dual masters in Ed and HCA. I didn't want to limit myself and be constrained to working in a certain field. I want to do something that is going to give me several options when I graduate. Has anyone use...

Hi all, I have a quick question for the educators. I'm an RN with a BSN who is interested in teaching middle school level Health class. In my state I have to be certified in teaching to do so, although I consider myself more qualified to teach Hea...

Thank you for your response. I do understand that I will need additional education to know HOW to teach- but I meant that I already have the knowledge base of Health and i can add on to that with additional education. Thank you.

Hi all, I just registed for this forum like two minutes ago. I was hoping you guys and gals could help me w/ a question. I've been an RN for about 5 yrs. I spent two years in Cardiology and 3 in L&D. Recently, I've realized that I don't like wo...