mtsteelhorse

mtsteelhorse

Correctional Nursing; MSN student

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  1. CNS in Psych???

    Thanks for this insight. I am bored silly with my job but it pays well and is a great situation...for now. I feel like I should be doing something I feel more passionate about...but I guess having a...
  2. Wow, that's coming up soon! Good luck with starting the
  3. CNS in Psych???

    AMEN TO
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  5. CNS in Psych???

    I'll be close to 36 by the time I even finish my BSN as I will be 34 in a few weeks. I was 36 when I went to nursing school! I agree...the CNS sounds like a waste. I don't live near any hospitals...
  6. CNS in Psych???

    I'll do the same...you are much younger so you have years on your
  7. CNS in Psych???

    I'm pleased to see this thread has expanded...I'm learning a lot! I have been looking into a counseling degree but the $$$ is a factor for me. I can't go backwards for heavens sake. Keep me posted and...
  8. CNS in Psych???

    Yes, I'm an RN...ADN with BS in another field. I work in a detention facility...very small census but lots of addiction and mental health issues. I have almost 7 years experience in this area. I enjoy...
  9. CNS in Psych???

    Thank you for that enlightening post. I can see what you mean about ambiguity regarding positions, etc. So if a nurse wants to work in mental health are we better off just going into counseling and...
  10. CNS in Psych???

    I'm from NC! You should have ample access to programs there. Good luck with that! We have nursing programs in the state but the MSN in not in pysch. That's my interest and I agree about being more of...
  11. CNS in Psych???

    Well perhaps between the 2 of us we can figure out a plan. I work in corrections and do a lot of psych indirectly. I don't want to manage meds primarily. I've seen some great psych programs...CA for...
  12. No, not in the program. I'm poking around while I get my BSN online. I am interested in a psych NP or CNS program. Have been disheartened by the change to DNP...I waited too long to do this and now it...
  13. CNS in Psych???

    I don't think you'll find the RN-BSN program will be a waste of time regardless of what you decide to do. In spite of a projected severe nursing shortage the BSN will be an important level of...
  14. For those of you enrolled...how is the program thus
  15. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    I think you will find OU is getting more organized with the program. I'm not sure what the issues have been but keep checking in with them and speak with the nursing dept. The initial DARS report may...
  16. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    I don't mean to beat a dead horse but it's great to learn about what to expect before I get started...thank you for your time! Just wondering if current students feel that 2 concurrent nursing classes...
  17. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    So tell me, in this program are there deadlines per week or do you pace yourself and just get it completed within the 5 week time
  18. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    Mine's VA funds so I'll just wait and see...thank
  19. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    How do they handle the billing/payment when you start the program? I'll be waiting for funds
  20. Ohio University RN-BSN

    Check out the OU thread for LOTS of great
  21. tineann, did you take your exam? where did you get your degree? I am interested in an online CNS PMH program myself. Thanks and good
  22. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    So there shouldn't be a lot to figure out once the class commences? Great! Thanks
  23. So I got rejected from NP school...

    Hmmm...the DNP is causing a huge influx of apps to beat the 2015 deadline as mentioned earlier. Coulda, shoulda, woulda...now what to do. Thanks for all the great posts on here...interest is in...
  24. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    I've called admissions...seems I'm not a matriculated student yet so that should help. Is there some sort of tutorial I can do to learn how to navigate the website before N300 starts? I'm tempted to...
  25. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    So it sounds like there are a quite a number of instructors for the same courses. Chuckster, I am so glad to hear you're in and pleased. I thought I was going to go for the MSN but time mngt is a big...