mtsteelhorse

mtsteelhorse

Correctional Nursing; MSN student

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  1. Will I be a solid candidate for corrections Nursing?

    mtsteelhorse replied to newguy1's topic in Correctional

    You sound ideal to me. What a great background and combination of skills to offer. I think you'll do well and enjoy it. Good

  2. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Well, due to circumstances I am holding off on starting OU this month. Once my DARS report was FINALLY completed things starting clipping along. I find it difficult to navigate their website and find...

  3. Online MSN program? BSN to MSN

    mtsteelhorse replied to danny_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think any will be "easy" but I catch your drift.:grad: I don't want to make any enemies here but I've heard Univ of Phoenix programs aren't that difficult. I know several people enrolled but...

  4. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    mtsteelhorse replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    I am wondering the same thing! I was told by a University in my state they won't accept WGU graduates into their FNP program because there is no GPA. Please

  5. Kinda lost right now

    mtsteelhorse replied to Skwidward's topic in Nursing Career

    You are young...go for the dialysis. I work in corrections and love it. BUT...it is a great job as you get older as well. Do all the interesting clinical stuff now...you can work in a prison later as...

  6. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Hi all, I start in just 10 days. I'm starting with Nrse 300 solo to test the waters. I'll let you know how it is. I don't want to be bogged down during the summer so will start with one course at a...

  7. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Ok, I've waited to post until everything was in. OU finally sent my official acceptance this week. I had a DARs report (transcrip eval) sent on 3/5. I was extremely disappointed. I called Chrissy from...

  8. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I am STILL waiting to hear from OU!!! Anyone else in the hurry up and wait mode??? It has been quite a while since I started this

  9. Where should I go from here?

    mtsteelhorse replied to nursenitnit's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like the perfect candidate for a CRNA program! Great salary, OR exposure, patient care...and it IS an advanced

  10. Really worried about my pharmacology class? Can anyone offer some advice?

    mtsteelhorse replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    Hang in there! You can do it. When I was in school I studied in different ways...I made flash cards, review sheets and reviewed frequently. One of the best ways to make things stick is to review as...

  11. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I don't know why the cost of transcripts varies so much. But I do know that many of the private-for-profit schools like UOP take care of the cost of obtaining transcripts; and for what they charge...

  12. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    chuckster, I think this is a great idea. I will gladly provide information as I progress. I have applied to the program to begin March 28. I am currently waiting for a transcript review, official...

  13. Trying to decide on an RN-BSN program

    mtsteelhorse replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You've picked a great forum to help you sort through this. There are a lot of us here! If cost is an issue you might want to make a list of programs you're considering in order of expense. Secondly...

  14. Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

    mtsteelhorse replied to RNbrent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Student_FNP could you PM with the name of the program you're taking? Thank

  15. WGU RN to BSN STUDENTS

    mtsteelhorse replied to lsilva7's topic in Western Governors University

    Type in a search for WGU under the distance learning thread for students and your will find lots of information. Good

  16. Transition to Holistic Nursing-MSN or certification?

    mtsteelhorse replied to curly76's topic in Holistic

    Any thoughts as to the future in holistic nursing???? Interesting post. Thank you

  17. Choice among on-line RN-BSN programs

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    babynurse73, I know where you're coming from! Yes, tuition is $155/credit hour...very reasonable! I'm hoping it's not overwhelming but I haven't received much information on that front. I'm hoping the...

  18. Choice among on-line RN-BSN programs

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    chuckster, is this for a nursing degree program other than RN-BSN online? Who are you talking with at OU? I would REALLY like some answers to my questions about the application process and why it's...

  19. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    mtsteelhorse replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    Why not consider PA school? I would look at options other than nursing that provide you with the sense of fulfillment you're looking for. If nursing is truly your calling then by all means go for it....

  20. Chamberlain RN to BSN

    mtsteelhorse replied to RNDialysis80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Her Own Catalyst, what do you love about Chamberlain? I'm still waiting to hear from Ohio Univ so I continue to peruse other options. How would you describe the course load? Degree of difficulty? Time...

  21. RN to BSN Online...Need advice

    mtsteelhorse replied to AshleyElizabethRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think WGU is probably excellent but be advised the NP program I want to apply to does NOT accept their BSN because you don't earn a GPA per se. The pass score = a 3.0 and our state school won't...

  22. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Family of Adult

    mtsteelhorse replied to dellno's topic in Advanced Practice

    My understanding is that the FPMHNP is able to work across the board with various age groups. A focus on adult mental health will more than likely exclude children. You may want to contact your state...

  23. Choice among on-line RN-BSN programs

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    chuckster, keep us posted on your progress. I had 4 transcripts sent to OU and it's taking FOREVER. My anticipated start date is earlier than yours...next month in fact...I hope you get an answer...

  24. Choice among on-line RN-BSN programs

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I like the 5 week course idea as well. I think it will be a good program and pretty past to move through. Good luck to

  25. Choice among on-line RN-BSN programs

    mtsteelhorse replied to chuckster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This sounds good. I'm encouraged. So you received credit for all the other electives? How did they evaluate the upper level English requirement? I'm hoping they're generous with transfer credits. I've...