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  1. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Out of curiosity, what were your favorite and least favorite classes in the

  2. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for the response. I'm heavily leaning towards Excelsior at this point. The price is right and I like the idea of having 7 years to complete the program. Any thoughts on not having taken a...

  3. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    How many classes involve the preceptor? Can the preceptor be somebody that isn't local or do you need to actually work with them in a clinical setting? Had you taken a statistics class? I haven't...

  4. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does anyone know if the preceptor for the Excelsior MSN needs to have a Master's degree? I know Gonzaga said the person did not, but I don't know about Excelsior. Obviously, it will be a bit more...

  5. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    AlwaysleaRN, The other program that seems similar is Gonzaga, which probably has a better reputation, but it is over $30,000. That might be a deal-breaker for me. I'm not interested in the...

  6. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Medic 2033 and Mrsilly were kind enough to answer some other questions that I had. I guess my biggest concern is finding a preceptor and what their minimum qualifications are and their necessary...

  7. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for your post!! How long were you expected to work with your preceptor? How many hours a week do you think you devoted to class? Was it lots of papers and powerpoint presentations? I really...

  8. Do you think this med error was preventable?

    military spouse replied to pn2rn08's topic in General Nursing

    Were the parameters listed in the order on the MAR or on a different page or different lines? I know where I work, by the end of the month, MARs can get pretty confusing. We have some people with...

  9. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will send you a PM. Thanks for

  10. Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    military spouse replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm an experienced nurse and am going to do what you are discussing. I have a B.S. in a non-nursing major and an A.D.N. and I'm not interested in spending either the time or money to get a B.S.N....

  11. Ever worry about your family's safety?

    military spouse replied to x_coastie's topic in Correctional

    I've heard it happens in some of the Baltimore prisons, but I've worked in two prisons (not in Baltimore) and never heard of

  12. University of Phoenix MSN program NUR590 Practicum

    military spouse replied to Carolinanurse06's topic in School, College Programs

    Did either of you have difficulty finding a preceptor? Was it somebody you already knew or worked

  13. Gonzaga University

    military spouse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I am interested in pursuing my MSN and am limited to programs that will accept an A.D.N and a B.S. in something other than nursing. I took one class at UOP, but wasn't terribly impressed....

  14. Gonzaga University

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm thinking about one of the Leadership programs and am considering Gonzaga, UOP, and Excelsior. I'm a bit apprehensive about a practicum where I am responsible for finding my own preceptor. Seems...

  15. First big nursing mistake....need some support

    military spouse replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    :redbeathe :redbeathe I'm so sorry you made that mistake, but EVERYONE makes mistakes. It sounds like you work with a caring and professional group of co-workers and it was handled both...

  16. What hours do you work?

    military spouse replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    0730-1600 Tues. Sat. Sun. Next week: Thurs Next week: Tues. Sat.

  17. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's too bad. It seems like an interesting

  18. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was just wondering if you were able to get any info on Excelsior's MSN

  19. Holiday Pay Policy

    military spouse replied to theatredork's topic in General Nursing

    I get 1.5 time for working on July 4th. My last job would have been comp time for working the

  20. One for the books...

    military spouse replied to nursinger's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Funny!

  21. Nurses Misbehaving While Caring For Inmates

    military spouse replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Correctional

    I've seen quite a bit of inappropriate behavior. I won't go into details, but I find it unbelievable that people would risk their license for an inmate or for illegal money/drugs. I go to work and I...

  22. LPN role in the Infirmary

    military spouse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    I think we have 17 beds or maybe 19, depending on how you look at it :) The RN typically does VS and assessments and the computer charting (takes FOREVER). The LPN does the meds, dressings, and...

  23. Faking high FSBS?

    military spouse posted a topic in Correctional

    Had an inmate today that repeatedly had a "high" FSBS. He was given 10 units reg. and still read "high" after a couple of hours. Received 6 more units and drank a bunch of water. Continued to read...

  24. good markets for new grads

    military spouse replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    Very true!! I met a nurse manager at a large hospital in Phoenix that had listed positions and she said that they get tons of online applicants and resumes, but they have no intention of hiring...

  25. My Aching Feet

    military spouse replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    I just bought those Sketcher shoes and they ARE so comfortable. I don't know that they will improve the leg workout like they advertise, but they are so comfortable. I didn't buy them for work, just...