WyndDrivenRain BSN, RN

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    who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    WyndDrivenRain replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    You need them for the papers and if I remember correctly there are 3 quizzes in evidence based practice that you will need the book to prepare for. They may have changed the class but I know we had 3...
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    Help: Can't find a preceptor

    WyndDrivenRain replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much for this link!!!!! I can't even begin to thank you enough. I have been willing to travel anywhere in the US to get my hours done since preceptors are so slim here in the Chicago area...
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    Passed AANP exam today !!!!!!

    WyndDrivenRain replied to BlessedOne's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!!!
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No. I started at $24.00/hr in 2004. However, there was not a glut of nurses. Starting salaries and even salaries for those of us with years of experience will be dropping if nurses start jumping on...
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    Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I completed the program in eleven months. I could of done it in eight months, but two of the eight week terms I only took one class. Some people who started with me did finish in eight months. They...
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    Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, Here is a link to the requirements: http://www.chamberlain.edu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=VOUlNO7egTo%3d&tabid=588 Good luck! It was a great program and very fast.
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    Anyone starting Chamberlain RN-BSN February 28th? I have questions!

    WyndDrivenRain replied to AliciaRN2008's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is absolutely possible to maintain a 3.0 or much higher even! Just stay on top of your readings and assignments. Make sure you give thoughtful and substantive posts to the discussion board...
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    Passed AANP Certification Exam!

    WyndDrivenRain replied to kyboyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! Enjoy the new job too!
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    These classes are nonsense

    WyndDrivenRain replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely! I think the problem is that making money has become the driving force for most colleges and universities. The caliber of student and the quality of the program are way down the list of...
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    These classes are nonsense

    WyndDrivenRain replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is terribly unfortunate! We had one theory class and it was 100% tied into APN practice. We have to be very cautious with APA formatting and sentence construction. That is part and parcel to...
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    Chamberlain RN to BSN

    WyndDrivenRain replied to RNDialysis80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I was required to do so. I don't recall it being any big deal. I think it is just how their billing worked. I graduated last June from there and everything went smooth with financial aid the...
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    So...What exactly am I paying YOU for???

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would try to see if you have any NP owned or managed clinics in your area. I'd start there, they may be more sympathetic to your needs. How about the local Minute clinic or one of those type places?...
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    So...What exactly am I paying YOU for???

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Boonce, Did you have to do the video for Saint Josephs? If we have to do that it would good to know so I can get that set-up right away. I'm taking advanced health assessment as my second class...
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    So...What exactly am I paying YOU for???

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't have any advice but I'd offer it isn't just online programs. I attend an on ground program in Chicago and it is all on us to find preceptors for everything, including to learn advanced health...
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    FNP program...what to take as electives?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to greygooseuria's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would take the course on advanced psychopharmacology myself. You are likely to see a lot of mental health issues in practice. I would think that course would be very
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    Advance nursing needs revamping !!

    WyndDrivenRain replied to reeya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm really sorry about your experience so far. I'm transferring schools not because of curriculum issues but because of the slow pace of the program and they do not provide preceptors(they are a...
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    Of need of moral support!

    WyndDrivenRain replied to buster4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi :) Hang in there! You are so close! It is just that final push and in a few months it is done! You can do this. I'm starting my second semester out of eight in an FNP program, it is crazy but it...
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    To ADN nurses who later went back to get BSN..

    WyndDrivenRain replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I left my full-time job and worked part time/per diem to go to school full-time but most of my classmates were working full-time. Yes, I did my RN-BSN at Chamberlain in under a year. Good luck! Sue,...
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    What is the academic process from Psychiatric RN to PMHNP ?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to spiri1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on being halfway through the program! I'm doing advanced patho and theory/research right now in an FNP program and I agree. It is tough, you really have to buckle down. I'm considering...
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    Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Murse901's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated from Chamberlain's RN-BSN program last June. I'm in an MSN-FNP program right now and it was no issue at my school, which is a reputable brick and mortar program in Chicago. I know people...
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    Chamberlain Rn-BSN. Classes at a time?

    WyndDrivenRain replied to smartypants31us's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did 3 classes a couple semesters when I attended Chamberlain but I wasn't working at the time. I found it doable. You just have to stay on top of the assignments. Good luck!
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    Any preceptors??

    WyndDrivenRain replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in the Chicago area but am willing to travel anywhere in the state if I have too. I'm just trying to line up preceptors now for next summer/fall when I start the clinical/residency portion of my...
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    Any preceptors??

    WyndDrivenRain replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree this is tough. I'm attending an on-ground program that has recently decided we will be responsible for finding our own preceptors here in Illinois. I am not from Illinois and have never worked...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing

    WyndDrivenRain replied to Dachsielover's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree. I had no problems and finished within 11 months and even took 8 weeks longer to finish than I should have. I felt they were organized, bent over backwards to assist me and now I'm 7 weeks...
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    To apply to NP programs now, or later...that is the question.

    WyndDrivenRain replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The programs are harder than undergrad nursing( at least mine is!). You'll have to study more but seriously the pay-off is really worth it as far as I am concerned. I say go for it. Get into the grad...