FlagstaffRN

I enrolled at both UTA and WGU, and ended up choosing WGU. UTA had group projects and discussion boards, and the books required were costly, and I needed more classes than at WGU. UTA would have taken me 3 terms. WGU was less expensive, no fee for books, and a work-at-my own pace. I completed my BSN in 7 months, and am currently working on my MSN. Good luck with your decision!

I am really happy with WGU. I just finished my first term, knocking out 21 credits. I didn't do anything in September (long vacation) and limited work in Dec (new grand baby). With the program, you have 6 months to complete about 12 credits. When you complete the required classes for the term, you can accelerate and add some from later terms. I switched to the RN-MSN on Jan 1, and so far this month have completed 9 credits. I use the webcam to take the proctored tests, since I am a bit impulsive, and will often decide to take a test RIGHT THIS MINUTE (drives my husband nuts!). Any study material is included in each class. So far the mentors are amazing. The biochem ones were my favorite - so friendly and helpful. I'm really happy I chose WGU.

I made models out of food (dried cranberries, black and green olives, chunks of mozzarella cheese). After my task was graded and accepted (usually within about 12 hours), I ate them.

My first term will end Dec 31, and I've completed the initial classes and added two more from upcoming terms, so I've finished 18 credits so far. I took 3 weeks off in September, and did a little procrastinating in the beginning. Yesterday I started Information Management at 10:30 and took my webcam proctored test at 1930. Not too bad. I still get emails from UTA and GCU trying to get me to enroll. The rep from GCU actually blasted WGU. I love the fees, and really like that there are no textbook fees. I've had NO problems contacting mentors - they have all been awesome. Best BSN program, in my opinion.

Same here - July 1!! Biochem and stats (ugh) plus one history. Goal is 2 semesters.

Thanks for the specifics !

Not sure how many residents we have - I see them mostly in surgery. Great team of hospitalists; I can honestly say I like them all. Nice having that coverage at night too. Here's a link to the recruitment video which has some nice pics of the area too (hope it's allowed on this site!) http://www.nahealth.com/Careers/Recruitment_video

Report received on a direct admit coming from an outlying area - "Well, he's not a diabetic". That was what she led with, not the chest pain, diaphoresis, previous MIs with stents, and a blood pressure of 220/122. I called the doc to alert him of the arrival time of our "box of chocolates".

I've been at FMC for 4 years, starting as a new grad. I love working here - management seems to really look out for staff. We are a level 1 trauma center, have 5 med/surg tele floors, 1 ortho floor, SDU, ICU and CVICU. There is also a peds/picu/scn unit. The providers work well with the staff, and we have a great team of hospitalists. What is your experience level?

I became an RN at 47. Do it!

Flagstaff is beautiful. Housing can be pricey. There are several neighborhoods near campus, and the NAU bus is available. If you have transportation, you have tons of options.

Come to Flagstaff! Our facility just had a new grad program mid semester, and typically have two yearly.

I love mine. I really didn't notice the toning aspect; rather my feet were no longer fatigued at the end of my shift. I originally worked in a SNF; major walking between the hallways, long 13-14 hour shifts. Now I am at the hospital. Before the skechers I would immediately have to take my shoes off; now I take them off because they are icky. Love them so much, I bought another pair and they are in the box waiting for my first ones to wear out.

I love this post! I am a relatively new grad, and reading through these made me realize I am guilty of quite a few! Good to hear what others think but are too polite/timid/nice to say out loud. My gripe? Getting report that lasts forever from the gal that likes to tell me medication dosage changes from 2 shifts ago. I really don't need to know that his metoprolol was changed days ago. And it is always helpful to know at the start of my shift that my pt is on MRSA precautions, instead of finding out 6 hours in when I accidently come across it in the chart. To my CNAs: you guys rock! You can go through my snack bag anytime - you can make or break my shift.

Brush up on your EKG skills, such as recognizing heart rhythms. Cardiac medications too; you will see those on nearly every patient.