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  1. Starting Capella for BSN....

    coopman712 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be starting Capella Flexpath to complete my BSN on 9/14. I have to be honest at 48 years old I am a little nervous to go back to school. I finished nursing school 10 years ago. (I have...

  2. Nurse-Patient ratios in rehab?

    coopman712 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Just curious as to what nurse to patient ratios are like in your acute rehab settings? Also, how do you feel about the

  3. Starting Capella for BSN....

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started 9/14 and am hoping to finish in March. For me the paper writing is not that easy. I have been out of school a loooonnnngggg time. It takes me a long time to so the research for the...

  4. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

    coopman712 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm looking for some input on online RN to BSN programs you may have experience with. I am currently looking to go back for my BSN but need to do it online. I have looked into Chamberlain, Capella,...

  5. Starting Capella for BSN....

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow-that’s awesome! im in my second class. The research slows me down so much but I’m OK with the paper writing I itself. I am not meeting my goals so far as time but I am still going to try...

  6. Capella Flexpath RN to BSN 2020

    coopman712 replied to TravelerRN27's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you! I use Google chrome/ docs. I think they have an extension as well for APA but perhaps I should also get Microsoft

  7. Capella Flexpath RN to BSN 2020

    coopman712 replied to TravelerRN27's topic in School, College Programs

    I appreciate reading the different experiences. Two questions... for an older student who has been out of school for awhile: 1, Any recommendations to best acclimate myself to APA format?...

  8. What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

    coopman712 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After almost 10 years, I am finally going back for my BSN. I still kept many of the nursing textbooks that were core books in my RN program. Of course now they are incredibly outdated! My question...

  9. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for your input! Right now I have it between Chamberlain, Capella and William Patterson University. I think it is basically going to come down to who gives me the most credit for my...

  10. What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the consensus has me thinking I will pinch them. I don't know anyone around here who would want them for donations. I might keep one or 2, just as memoirs and soon to be

  11. What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! The sentimental pack rat in me is having a hard time purging!

  12. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for the response! So it sounds like you have been able to do one class per week? That's incredible. Yes basically I am trying to figure out how I will manage best. Their prepay option...

  13. Best site for CEUs?

    coopman712 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just looking for some recommendations on completing required CEUs. Sadly neither of my jobs provided me with any opportunities to earn credit in the past 2 years so I need to do them all on my own....

  14. Is a medical coding certification useful for an RN

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently in transition in that we just moved to a new area with a whole new life attached to it. I am awaiting my state license but am trying to figure out how going back to shift work will fit...

  15. How do I list credentials?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't typically list all of my credentials but this job is in a academic setting as an RN so I thought to utilize my others.

  16. How do I list credentials?

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have a question in regards to how to list credentials. I am a second career nurse. I work in a hospital per diem but also in a school district as a nurse. My credentials include: RN, BA, MSEd....

  17. How do I list credentials?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! I actually did check there first. Still kind of unclear about what sounds better: RN, MSEd, BA or MSEd, BA, RN or some other configuation? Highest level of education usually first but RN is...

  18. BA with RN license and yrs of experience - BSN or MSN?

    coopman712 replied to katyak's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in a similar position as you. I thought you needed a BSN to pursue the MSN... I have a BA in Psych and an MS Ed. I wish I could find a "guidance counselor" in nursing to help me figure out the...

  19. Help once again finding a RN-BSN or MSN program

    coopman712 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi-I feel like I have asked this question a few times and am still trying to find the best fit for me... I am a second career RN. I have an RN, BA in Psychology and MSEd. I have been working as a...

  20. Help once again finding a RN-BSN or MSN program

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I still need to get the BSN first... I guess my hang up is that I am going to feel too much pressure if I can't do the courses that quickly. Working 2 jobs and being a mom has me nervous that I won't...

  21. Help once again finding a RN-BSN or MSN program

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    CSN is certified school nurse. I don't think I can handle that many credits and working at once. I will be going slower so the program seems too intense. Perhaps I will re-investigate but when I...

  22. Experiences with Western Governors University???

    coopman712 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am currently an RN (with a Bachelors in Psychology and MS Ed). I am looking to go back to school and am contemplating the RN to MSN track. I am wondering if anyone has gone through the WGU program...

  23. MSN in Education or MS Ed?

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have an RN degree and currently work in a hospital. I am in the process of going back to school for my BSN. I have a BA in Psych and an MS Ed. (used to be a teacher) I am wondering if a BSN will...

  24. Application process

    coopman712 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am looking into either the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs. The application includes that *readiness* portion. Does anyone know how long that will take to complete? I want to apply but want to carve...

  25. Application process

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you! I am hoping to get it started. The whole transcript process is going to be a task for sure since I have previous degrees prior to earning my nursing