BBFRN BSN, PhD

After 20+ years, and after teaching many, many nursing students who dragged themselves out of poverty by applying themselves in a career where they'd get paid a decent wage, I'd say it's none of our business what motivates somebody to walk in the doo...

I was a moderator here about 10 years ago. I remember Brian to be kind, generous, and fair. Because of him and what he created here, I still have several lifelong lifelong friends from the Allnurses family- and lots of crazy memories. My heart is hea...

You might get official data on this from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing: https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm

Just an idea: Do you think you could be asking for help more, when you need it? It's OK to need help when you're a new nurse. Granted, we can't tell the tone of voice they're using here, but this just sounds like they're trying to get you to quicken...

Thank you for this! I'm teaching a Geri course now, and could use all the viable resources I can get.

Having witnessed your journey from afar, I can say this: I never doubted you would succeed, and your dedication/determination are inspiring. Following in the footsteps of someone like you keeps me going- you are mentor and example in more ways than ...

Apparently, Jewish recently laid off a ton of nurses. Plus, we have all those new grads coming out. That might be why the jobs are so scarce now in the Louisville area.

I agree with Penguin67 re: the DNS. My major professor is a DNS, and she's an extremely rigorous researcher. From what I understand, the DNS offered her more hands-on research education than the PhD options at the time she studied. I wish some of ...

In agreement with VickyRN, many schools are also re-auditing and awarding PhDs to their DNS alumni in an attempt to further streamline things. Indiana University is currently doing this now.

Oh wow. RIP Daytonite. You were one of a kind, dear lady. :-(

Indiana Wesleyan has a ASN-BSN program. I was suggesting it for those who have completed their ASNs at certain non-accredited schools.

I think it's great that you are thinking ahead regarding your educational plans, and for most people who have their lives worked out to be able to attend a 4 year university, I would highly encourage that myself. Many people attending nursing program...

NLN accreditation does not affect job placement, although it can affect subsequent educational pursuits. Galen is currently in the process of obtaining their accreditation, and current students are aware of this. FWIW, Indiana Wesleyan offers an ac...

Another thing to note about this program, is that they are connected to the Cleveland Clinic, so you can't get any better than that, as far as having a cardiac population to study.

I'm currently in a BSN-PhD program. One of my good friends is doing her postdoc at Case Western at this time, and has told me that they are working toward a more global health focus, so you may want to consider their program. They do have a BSN-PhD...

If you are in KY, IV certification is generally not part of any nursing program, and certification is not needed to insert peripheral IVs. However, you will receive IV insertion training in the RN portion of the program at Galen.

Sorry Bethie- I have never worked for Humana, so I don't have any answers to offer. I do believe you can work from home after 6 months there as well, though.

Your best bet is to post this question in the Distance Learning forum, where the current EC students are, Linda.

I received my ASN through Excelsior. It should be noted that it is a distance program- not an online program. As a distance program, the format is that you test out of each course. You do not receive guidance for the courses from an instructor, an...

AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring Certification (Online) Here guys- I believe this is what you're looking for?

University of Louisville & University of Kentucky are the first ones that come to mind. You may want to ask each individual school whether they have a waiting list, how long it the wait is, and what their rating score cut offs on entrance exams ...

Thread moved to Distance Learning forum to encourage more responses.

Thread moved to Pre-Nursing Student forum to encourage more responses.

Thread moved to the Distance Learning forum, as that is where you'll find most of the current/past EC students.

My favorite change theory is Prochaska's transtheoretical model (stages of change). It's not a nursing theory per se, but it has been used extensively in nursing literature. You may want to check it out for your 2nd model, per llg's post. Here is...