ryaninmtv ADN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

ryaninmtv has 30 years experience as a ADN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN and specializes in Case Management, Life Care Planning.

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1. MSN WGU Job Opportunities

   ryaninmtv replied to Js315106's topic in Western Governors University

   I got my MSN through WGU, BSN through a brick and mortar school. Both degrees are well

2. Warning - excelsior students

   ryaninmtv replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I don't know that anyone ever failed for not washing hands (I didn't see it) but there is a very specific way to do each and every task assigned in the module. I remember the stress was palpable...

3. Warning - excelsior students

   ryaninmtv replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I graduated from EC in 2002 and can assure you it is not the easy way out. The tests were not easy and the CPNE was brutal. However, it is a great alternative especially if you work full time and...

4. Never would hire an LNCC

   ryaninmtv replied to jamesshook2001's topic in Legal

   I have training/certification in case management and life care planning. We do a ton of litigation consulting and have never considered getting certified as legal nurse consultants. I don't know that...

5. What Inspired Your Choice of Nursing Specialty?

   ryaninmtv replied to SunRose7's topic in General Nursing

   I was always better at the theory than the practice (A's on the classroom stuff B-C on the clinicals). I did work in the hospital for a while but serendipitously got hired in a case management/risk...

6. Questions about exam

   ryaninmtv replied to bkg98's topic in Case Management

   I remember it was about eight weeks to get my results which seemed like the longest eight weeks in the world. If you pass, they send you a priority mail letter with your score, certificate, and a...

7. CPUR or CPUM

   ryaninmtv replied to MCH123's topic in Case Management

   I'm a CCM and CPUR as well. Both are extremely helpful. CPUR seems to be more insurance based (working in insurance, that's a good thing) while the CCM was more practice based. If you are working in...

8. Male nurses who cook

   ryaninmtv replied to Crumbwannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

   That looks awesome. Mix with a nice Chardonnay and I think the evening may be well in hand.

9. Two newbie questions

   ryaninmtv replied to zaggar's topic in Men in Nursing

   When I was in nursing school, we practiced vital signs and did IM, SQ, and IV starts on each other. The IM and SQ injections were done with sterile water and saline respectively. The IV start was...

10. Nurses who Hunt and Fish

    ryaninmtv replied to MacERRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Saw multiple turkeys the other day strutting with their friends the deer. I explained to my wife why they traveled together and she didn't believe me. Yes dear, the turkeys really do eat the corn...

11. Male nurses who cook

    ryaninmtv replied to Crumbwannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a guy nurse (or a nurse who's a guy) and I love to cook. More main course kind of things as I'm not too hot with pastries or desserts. I work as a case manager and wind up talking about food...

12. Would you go for your PA?

    ryaninmtv replied to dorisemoore1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a dude and have no desire to be a PA. I might consider going back and becoming an NP but don't feel the PA thing. The main reason is that I am a NURSE, not a doctor wannabe. Maybe we should...

13. How many of you are LPNs vs. RN/BSNs???

    ryaninmtv replied to Notanurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    RN- LPN for 14 years. Back in BSN program. Go the RN route. Much greater scope of

14. Roll Call

    ryaninmtv replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi there- Another man-nurse in Ohio. RN, Case manager with background in ICU. My favorite question- How long have you been a male-nurse? Uh, since I got my license.

15. LPN Case Managers???????

    ryaninmtv replied to Lori LPN's topic in Case Management

    I worked as an LPN case manager for about eight years. I went back and got my RN and continue doing workers compensation case management. The biggest differences for me is I obtained my CCM as an RN...