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    South University MSN program

    RNPATL replied to NICURN04's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I was looking to find a quality MSN program, I inquired with South University. They were not accredited at the time, but all the reseach I did showed that they had a good program. Just be sure...
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    are online MSN programs respected?

    RNPATL replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi elk -Actually, in North Carolina, the BON recently adopted rules that require that nursing faculty have an MSN in Nursing Education. I believe these rules will become effective sometime in the...
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    Instructors: do you ever get used to being the enemy?

    RNPATL replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As a nursing instructor I feel my first responsibility is to help the student gain valuable knowledge that they will need to be successful in practice. There are some students that take a while to...
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    Leaving Management Role

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    This is a pretty old post, but I am glad you joined the discussion. I have been out of management for several years now and have to say it was probably one of the best decisions I made. I still work...
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok - who are you, what do you do, where abouts in Florida do you live (or if you are not in Floirda, what part of Florida do you want to move too), what is your clinical area, you status (CNA, LPN,...
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    Radio Talk Show Host Calls Nurses"Kevorkian Fan Club"!!

    RNPATL replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    All the more shocking that he would take the position he has on this
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    Radio Talk Show Host Calls Nurses"Kevorkian Fan Club"!!

    RNPATL replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    i agree that placing a letter or email to kevin fisher is a waste of time, but i do believe the station manager needs to hear from nurses. i listened to the program through the internet and the...
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    RNPATL replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was the same way when I started Tweety. I really did not want to go back to school so soon after I finished my BSN. The first 1-2 courses were really tough for me because of the difference in...
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    RNPATL replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Tweety - congrats on your BSN! I remember how happy I was when I finished and can certainly understand the need to take off some time before beginning graduate work. I started with Walden and am...
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    RNPATL replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for your response - it is very helpful, especially for those of us that are currently attending WaldenU. I am glad you pointed out the issue related to the portfolio at the end of the...
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    About productive hours per patient day?

    RNPATL replied to rrroyer's topic in Nurse Management

    Not a problem at all. I am glad we still have people that are willing to be nurse leaders in this day and age of numbers crunching and reimbursement issues. I think many hospital administrators have...
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    nursing management questions

    RNPATL replied to Jaberab's topic in Nurse Management

    When I was a nurse manager (not so long ago) - the people that were on my team were mainly the staff that worked on the unit I ran. This included registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing...
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    Very Frustrated - does this sound safe?

    RNPATL replied to Roseyposey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think on a med-surg unit - this is rather typical nurse to patient staffing. The problem I see is the lack of ancillary support (CNA and Secretary). I am always amazed when a hospital does not...
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    RNPATL replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Shari - congratulations on your decision to earn a Master's degree in Nursing. I am certain you will be very happy with your decision to continue your education! I believe that Walden's program is...
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    Dnp

    RNPATL replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    True - very true. I guess I never realized the mirad of doctoral degrees out there for nursing until I started to explore the options. I have to say that you are on the number when you say that it...
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    New DNP Program at GWU in DC

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Update - Made the decision after much discussion with friends in academia that the DNP was not the route for me at this time. So - back for the MSN and then the
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    New DNP Program at GWU in DC

    RNPATL posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Everyone, Been a while since I posted to a new thread! I have just made application to The George Washington University DNP program. I am wondering - has anyone else made application? The first...
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    Dnp

    RNPATL replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Excellent response llg - I was also looking into the DNP program with GWU. While my focus is academic with my desire is to teach, I also wanted to have the practice doctorate so I could keep my hands...
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    RNPATL replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you started? We might be in the same class.
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    RNPATL replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am certain that this poster has not done their homework about Walden. While I recognize this post is pretty old - the reality here is that Walden is a very reputable university. Their research focus...
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    South University

    RNPATL replied to cmmg's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I was searching for a graduate school - I did a lot of research on South University. I even called the CCNE to see if they had applied for accreditation because I would not attend a graduate...
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    nurse strikes

    RNPATL replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Often, when nurses strike, they are trying to send a message to management and really their community that conditions for patients are unsafe or there are other issues that the nurses feel need to be...
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    LPN Practice Questions for NC LPN's

    RNPATL posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Given that I am new to North Carolina (have lived here now for just a year), I am trying to understand the scope of practice for the LPN level. I would love to hear from North Carolina LPN's that work...
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    Getting MSN Online

    RNPATL replied to jennieojala's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Judy and congrats on your CNS!!!! Like you - I graduated from UoP with my BSN and I have never had any issue with getting the job that I wanted. I had no problem getting into graduate school...
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    Getting MSN Online

    RNPATL replied to jennieojala's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Shari - I am attending Walden University and find the program to be rigorous and approrpiate for Master's level work. The e-forum is excellent and I think given their research base (because of...