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lepew

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  1. I'm 53 and want to be an LVN (Clock is ticking)

    lepew replied to Motivated grandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should go for it! I teach in an LVN program-ours in 1 year-and I have had students-both male and female in their mid to late 50's, and they usually do much better than the younger students...

  2. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    lepew replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    THe clickers (or technically audience response sysytems) have been very successful. My students actually enjoy them. I use them during theory, and I have games I have made (using nclex style or exam...

  3. Capella University vs. Walden

    lepew replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I did the nursing education track.....It has been a great experience-but I am so glad I mam about

  4. Capella University vs. Walden

    lepew replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats on your decision to pursue an advance degree. I will be graduating from Walden in 8 weeks! It has been an amazing journey. I found the classes rewarding, and manageable. I teach ful time in...

  5. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    lepew replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I use the clickers during my lecture. They are great. I have the question pop up, then the students click their answer. It is a great tool because no one feel intimidated to answer. Then if quite a...

  6. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    lepew replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I am an nursing professor, and I use ppt in class- but....I do not read them. THey are used to acentuate the lecture or other interactive activities I utilize in class. I beef my ppts up, but also...

  7. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    lepew replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Cool! I am about to be done. It has been a great ride.....good

  8. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    lepew replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Where are you at in your

  9. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    lepew replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congrats on starting at Walden. I am about to finish. It has been great. I have enjoyed their program, and would recommend it highly. Good

  10. Walden University-woohoo!!

    lepew replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    lkwashington: I am not otessa, but will be glad to reply to your posting. I have two classes and my practicum left. To me, it has been doable. There are weekly postings, and response postings. Each...

  11. Walden University-woohoo!!

    lepew replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats! I have three classes and my two practicums. SO ready to be

  12. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    lepew replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I teach in an LVN program. Here in south Texas LVN's are so needed. The talk about doing away with LVN/LPN's has been going on for decades- I am an RN about to graduate with my MSN. THe RN program at...

  13. Walden University

    lepew replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations Dfurbee. I start my specialization classes Monday. I am so ready to be done, but I must say Walden has been great. Any encouraging words?

  14. Walden ADN to MSN Leadership track

    lepew replied to groovy jeff's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Let me know if you need anything..It will be all right!

  15. Walden ADN to MSN Leadership track

    lepew replied to groovy jeff's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sorry you are having problems-it is no way indicative of the program. You will have 3 years. The first year has group projects. It wasn't too bad. Weekly postings, papers, usually 2-4 pages or so....

  16. Walden University

    lepew replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am currently attending Walden. I have 7 more classes to go. I have been teaching on a community college for five years. We have a faculty shortage now. My college does not care if it is a brick and...

  17. Walden University MSN - Education students

    lepew replied to GiGiRNICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    NOt sure what the individual course cost is, but it is 20,000 if you are ADN-Msn program, and 16,000 if you are BSN-MSN [program. THis includes all books and tuition etc. \

  18. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    lepew replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I completed my degree with Excelsior (regents) back in 1994. Back then we had no real prep for the clinical weekend. We were sent a notebook and yold to memorize it. I did... I passed my clinical...

  19. Walden University MSN - Education students

    lepew replied to GiGiRNICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Karen you are correct. I did have to do projects the first year as I only had my ADN. However, I only hasd one not so great group. In that case, one member was ill and the other 3 of us did the...

  20. Current Walden University Students

    lepew replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Otessa, how is it going? About two classes lweft now? Are they the

  21. How can Walden be an MSN program???

    lepew replied to Inspire1983's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with LS MARTINRN-I have 6 more class with Walden. I have been challenged and feel I am getting a quality education. I am glad I choose Walden.

  22. Walden University MSN - Education students

    lepew replied to GiGiRNICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    GO Green girl Jr: TO answer youer questions: If you have a BS it will cut down on some classes. You can get a BSN if you want to go on that track, but it will take you longer to get the the MSN. for...

  23. Walden University MSN - Education students

    lepew replied to GiGiRNICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for your reply. I feel a little less stressed now! Actually I have an idea in mind for my practicum. There is no new instructor orientation, so I am going to create an online orientation...

  24. Walden University MSN - Education students

    lepew replied to GiGiRNICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    how did you prep for the practicums? Also, how tough was the portfolio? I have 7 more classes to go....I can't wait to graduate.....I have however enjoyed my classes, and feel I have learned a great...

  25. Current Walden University Students

    lepew replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    All I can tell you is that the problems you are experiencing with the web site is NOT indicative of their program. I have been in their program for almost two years. I have had great professors, and...