Aradien

Aradien has 9 years experience and specializes in Maternity & Well Baby Nursery.

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1. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi RNbri, I very much enjoyed my time with Kaplan and their RN to BSN program. I would suggest though that if you are thinking about going on to an MSN, that you sign up for the RN to MSN program....

2. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi LMLYNN, I paid for my education out of pocket, so I did not need financial aid. But I have not heard any other issues from other people.

3. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi LMLYNN, I don't know if I would qualify since I graduated almost a year ago but a couple of my nursing coworkers just finished theirs and the experience was as good for them as me. One of them has...

4. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

   Aradien replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am throwing my two cents in as well. As an MSN student, I also practice at the bedside in a hospital, I would report this person immediately. The instructor is committing horizontal violence and...

5. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi Agandhi, The Kaplan RN-BSN program was not too difficult. I am saying that because I work part-time, have an adult child living at home, three dogs, and a husband. I also, took two classes at a...

6. Things you'd like to say to....

   Aradien replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

   No, I will not open your splenda, your arms are not broken. You only had a baby and as far as I know having a baby does not break your arms. Too bad making a baby or babies does not hurt as much as...

7. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

   Aradien replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   Someone remembered my birthday and posted it on the unit. No one had ever done that for me, I had worked there for 5 years and last June, someone did. Everyone wished me a happy birthday.

8. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

   I was able to get almost if not all of my classes transferred in. I also graduated with an Associates degree in Nursing. My whole program at Kaplan (2 classes at a time) has taken a year to complete....

9. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

   Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

   That is wonderful news for you! :) Good luck!

10. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    I have not had any real difficulties with Kaplan. When I say that, I mean that if there were difficulties, they were of the everyday kind. Time management mostly such as getting homework done, papers...

11. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    I totally agree with what you are saying. I put a lot of time into this program and I feel extremely comfortable with it. Best of luck!

12. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    If I am the person you are asking, I am still in the program and will be graduating 12/24/13. I think the program is wonderful! I have not had any complaints to speak of and will be going on with KU...

13. NP Programs that Provide Preceptors

    Aradien replied to diana_lopez's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would look at the University of Pennsylvania. When I was looking a couple of years ago at their FNP program that is what I was told. They would find the clinicals and preceptors. Made a big point of...

14. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    Aradien replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    I will be graduating from this program 12/24/13. I believe this is a great program! I currently hold a 4.0, am a member of STT, and ABK. But, of course you don't know me from Adam's house cat. I like...

15. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    Aradien replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I work evening shift, 3p-11p and it is really difficult to do 12 hours. The times that I have done 12s, 11a-11p, I am so exhausted that I feel like I've skipped a day somewhere. But I do know that...