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1. WGU MSN then postgrad NP cert

   ode2BeRN replied to kodc's topic in Western Governors

   I am interested in WGU MSN Leadership program and possibly continuing in obtaining a post master's FNP certificate from a different school. Since WGU's grade system is PASS or DID NOT PASS, wouldn't it be difficult in applying to college's for Post M...

2. MSN Leadership - January Start

   ode2BeRN replied to neuroRN14's topic in Western Governors

   Hello, How is the program thus far? I am considering WGU Leadership concentration.

3. Post Master Certificate FNP...how did you do it?

   ode2BeRN replied to jrt4's topic in Management

   I am currently planning this route. I am undecided which route to go, though. Leadership and Management vs. AGPC-NP or take the Leadership and Management route and eventually return to school for a post master's grad certificate in AGPC-NP concentrat...

4. What is post master's NP certificate?

   ode2BeRN posted a topic in NP Students

   I am trying to understand what is the benefit of returning to school and obtain a post master's NP certificate? What can an RN with an MSN-NP benefit from having a post master's grad certificate? Is for another concentration/program? For example, I a...

5. OR nurse to NP?

   ode2BeRN replied to ode2BeRN's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the advice, Rose_Queen. Would you recommend that I brush up my health assessment skills by reading books?

6. OR nurse to NP?

   ode2BeRN posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi, I am contemplating in going to grad school to purse NP, however, I feel so out of touch with my clinical skills. I have been an RN for 8 years and went straight into working as OR nurse once I graduated with my Associate's Degree. I returned to s...

7. Help? I regret this career choice?

   ode2BeRN replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry you that you feel this way about nursing. I started out as new grad in the operating room. I was lucky enough to have found a job that trained new grads in the OR program. I am now working at an outpatient surgery center that is hospital ba...

8. Vent: My OR experience not enough for grad school

   ode2BeRN replied to PediOR's topic in Advanced

   I have been contemplating in going back to school and obtain NP concentrating in Geriatrics. I've been in the OR for 7 years. I wish you luck!

9. Reps in the OR

   ode2BeRN replied to ORRN4evr's topic in Operating Room

   The hospital where I work at (So. Cali and a teaching university hospital) requires all reps/vendors to wear red scrubs, which is provided. They are allowed to come in to the OR after the patient has been been intubated, positioned, we have done the ...

10. MSN programs

    ode2BeRN replied to ode2BeRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for your advice. Prior to being an RN, I worked as an LVN/LPN at a skilled nursing facility for 5 years. I enjoyed working with the geriatric population, that's why I was considering in returning to school to become an NP. I just don't have...

11. MSN programs

    ode2BeRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've been an OR nurse since 2008 and work in So Cal at a University hospital. This was my first job after graduating from RN with Associate's Degree. I graduated from ASU with BSN on Dec 2013 and now I am contemplating in returning to school to pursu...

12. Rn license renewal incomplete

    ode2BeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    HELLO, I JUST RECENTLY RENEWED MY LICENSE (GOT MY RN LICENSE 2008) VIA INTERNET AND FOUND OUT (FROM MY CHARGE NURSE) THAT MY RENEWAL WAS INCOMPLETE. APPARENTLY, I DID NOT INPUT THE FINGERPRINT SECTION. SINCE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY DOCUMENTS FROM BRN...

13. GYN prep

    ode2BeRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm puzzled about the correct procedure on how to prep a GYN case.Do I start off by cleaning the perineal area with soap solution and then use a sponge stick with betadine paint and insert in vaginal vault first?Help!!!

14. NLCEX RN EXAM today

    ode2BeRN posted a topic in NCLEX

    I took my exam this afternoon. I'm 2nd test taker. YIKES! I stopped at 75. I know that 15 of those questions don't count against me, so technically, there's 60 questions that do. So, with the 50% that I've heard to pass, is this true? Does this mean ...

15. First week of Oct test takers in HERE!

    ode2BeRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in NCLEX

    Hello all, I take mine this Wed. Oct 3 in California. It's my 2nd time and I more nervous. I didn't over study this time around and yet I feel that my brain is fried and I feel the need to know everything. I know that's impossible. So, I'm keeping in...