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Did you ever read Water for Elephants? It's narrated by a 90+ year old man in a nursing home as he recalls his life...I listened to it on tape driving back and forth to work. It really makes you think about the elderly and it was so well read and wri...

Esme, My heart goes out to you! So sorry for the disrespect that you are experiencing. How about online instructor? Gee, just from reading your posts here, I'd go to you in the blink of an eye with anything! You have inspired and helped many here ...

carolLee Ann Good Luck with your search! I feel your pain....

Wow! Just exactly what I have been experiencing! I keep applying to places, and just about everything that looks like it might be a go...then it finally hit me - age discrimination! It's nice to see the many suggestions here, but believe me, I have h...

I have been a nurse for over 35 years. Unfortunately, I don't live in the land of opportunity. After many years of 2nd shift, every other weekend, all those holidays, living with the threat of having to stay over into 3rd shift, weekly changing sche...

I too, would love to get out of hospital nursing! I've been in it for over 30 years and simply cannot stand the changes. The priority is no longer the patient! I've had several interviews including one for hospice and one for visiting nurse/home car...

This kind of thing is exactly why I would never encourage anyone to go into nursing at this point in time! It's only going to get worse as far as non-clinical management setting priorities and goals when they have absolutely no idea how to care for a...

Learner, If it's "cheap and fast" I'd be a little leary of the whole thing....just sayin...

Wow! to all the responses. I believe that "enjoy" isn't really the correct word...I feel lucky that I have had this nursing career for so many years. I've been blessed to have been able to welcome new life into this world and to have been able to w...

Grn Tea, Perfectly said! And - I'd like to officially join the "Crusty Old Bat Society"!!! Thank goodness for the crusty old bats...

What would be a good way for a clinical nurse to break into case management? I have seen several courses online that range from college courses to certificate courses, to CEU courses. Is the ANCC case management course something that would be suitab...

Katie, Thank you for your response. I did not expect that a course would guarantee a CM position, just wondered if it would help....certainly not looking to take the CCM exam - just that that particular course looked to be informative and interestin...

I've been trying to justify finishing my MSN degree at the ripe old age of 60...had to stop due to family and financial obligations. I just can't get it out of my mind - like it's calling me to do this. But I can too easily come up with many reasons...

Suni, Thanks for your reply. It helps to know that we may be crazy - but at least we're not alone!

Wow! I would definitely lean toward the one you can pay out of pocket. But, you have to look at the program, curriculum, reputation, work load, etc. Good Luck!

W, Thank you for your thoughtful replies. It was so well written that I called Capella. The admissions advisor seemed a tad pushy to me , which sort of surprised me. I was also surprised to know that they have not yet been accredited by CCNE. They ...

W, What about price of Capella & financial aid and/or scholarship opportunities?????

Looking for a reasonably priced (cheap) online MSN program. Any suggestions Please?

RNTX 2002, Thanks for the good info. I am also looking for an online stats course. I have seen this one before, but now cannot get into the web page. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Jeyre 1847, For over 40 years nursing has been attempting to achieve the same degree of professionalism as other professions. I'm all for furthering your education, and advanced degrees. However, as UVA Grad stated, it's good to have experience be...

To llg That's an excellent response! And, by the way - I love the Mulder quote! I live right next door to Quonochontaug!

Actually -- No, I would not.

Before I even read the responses I wanted to say to you that the problem is with your co-workers and not you - just so you realize that. No, I have not been in the same position as you. But, I have been in the postion of being one of the nurses who ...

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. (could you tell that I was sort of freaking out over this?...) I appreciate your response! Thanks.

OK, I did a really dumb thing - I started an online MSN program that I really wasn't into,(too many family obligations/problems at that time) and withdrew after a couple of weeks. I was awarded federal student aid. When I knew that I needed to withd...