mtsteelhorse

mtsteelhorse

Correctional Nursing; MSN student

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  1. CNS in Psych???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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. University of Cincinnati online Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    mtsteelhorse replied to bailey502's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow, that's coming up soon! Good luck with starting the

  3. CNS in Psych???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    AMEN TO

  4. CNS in Psych???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

  5. CNS in Psych???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    I'll do the same...you are much younger so you have years on your

  7. CNS in Psych???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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. University of Cincinnati online Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    mtsteelhorse replied to bailey502's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    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. University of Cincinnati online Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    mtsteelhorse replied to bailey502's topic in Post Graduate Students

    For those of you enrolled...how is the program thus

  15. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    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

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    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

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    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

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Mine's VA funds so I'll just wait and see...thank

  19. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    How do they handle the billing/payment when you start the program? I'll be waiting for funds

  20. Ohio University RN-BSN

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Check out the OU thread for LOTS of great

  21. ANCC - CNS Adult PMH. Study suggestions

    mtsteelhorse replied to tineann's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    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

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    So there shouldn't be a lot to figure out once the class commences? Great! Thanks

  23. So I got rejected from NP school...

    mtsteelhorse replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    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

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    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...