featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I think I'm the first graduate, from what they tell me. Ask away if you have questions!

  2. Getting your Florida License via Endorsement: A Detailed How-To Guide

    featherzRN replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Florida Nursing

    No, mine is not a multi state license as I do not live there. Needed it for a remote job so it's just a single state.

  3. Getting your Florida License via Endorsement: A Detailed How-To Guide

    featherzRN replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just did this, and I got my endorsed license in four days - all the problems I expected didn't happen! ? I didn't read this first, unfortunately, as it seems going through 'fieldprint' could be...

  4. WGU MSN in Informatics

    featherzRN replied to Lulubeans's topic in Western Governors University

    I finished the program last year and was happy with the experience. My employer accepted without issue. That said, I work in Clinical Documentation and not in informatics by choice! :) WGU doesn't...

  5. Nursing certifications going away??

    featherzRN replied to Jvgrek0126's topic in General Nursing

    I have certs that DO matter for my job - I work as a clinical documentation specialist and have two certs for that as well as a coding cert. Those I will keep for now. But certs I no longer use? Nah....

  6. Nursing certifications going away??

    featherzRN replied to Jvgrek0126's topic in General Nursing

    My ANCC cert (amb care) appears to still be offered, but honestly I'm not planning to renew it when it's up next year. Work paid for the first one, but I've never seen a benefit for having it except...

  7. Rn to BSN

    featherzRN replied to AmyRegisterednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    You want a school that is regionally accredited. Some/most employers won't care, but I happened to have a job that did - so it's best to cover all bases. I went to WGU, but Capella is also regionally...

  8. Failed Accelerated BSN program

    featherzRN replied to DreamGrl2020's topic in General Students

    OP keep going and take that opportunity. It reminds me of when I was 21 and signed up for a brick and mortar BSN program (I was an LPN at the time). Running through my head was 'OMG I'll be TWENTY...

  9. Finally pass after 7 attempts with 75questions

    featherzRN replied to Determinedbyanymeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are actually stats on 'how many pass on the first try' - I just checked and for US educated grads, so far in 2018 almost 90% pass on the first try. Nothing against OP, but there are stats to...

  10. Michigan hospital sued after honoring woman's request for "white nurse only"

    featherzRN replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    That's the point here - I'm on the side of the nurses, not the racist patients. I don't think the patient has the absolute right to request a certain race (unless perhaps with language or disparate...

  11. Will my natural hair prevent me from getting a job in the future?

    featherzRN replied to cinderfloof's topic in General Students

    Non AA here but I have long hair and have seen tons of natural hairstyles that are gorgeous - the only thing I would add is that it's just like any other hairstyle - needs to be neat and not down...

  12. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    featherzRN replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    I got my BSN, MBA, and MSN all after 40 (WGU). All three degrees cost me less than 10K and I paid cash so no loans. For me it was worth it, if only as a bucket list item (the MBA) and just to keep my...

  13. PSA: WGU now has an MSN in Informatics...

    featherzRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'm considering it, but am on the fence. I work in HIS and would love a masters in a related field other than my MBA, but not sure I want to slog through all the clinical stuff.. Ah decisions.....

  14. WGU

    featherzRN replied to 5228shamrock's topic in Western Governors University

    I have three degrees from WGU (MSN MBA BSN) and agree with everything meanmaryjean says. I didn't have to take the first class she mentioned because my BSN was in 2013. But other than that and the...

  15. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    featherzRN replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm late to the party, but had to say I was a primary care nurse for the last 10 years or so in a tick infested area. I did tick checks and removed the ticks before the provider poked their head in to...

  16. MSN Reputation: WGU vs. West Coast

    featherzRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Western Governors University

    OP, why are those the only two choices? You know WCU is expensive and has an iffy reputation. If you don't want to go to WGU there are TONS of other online MSN programs you can pick instead!

  17. MSN Reputation: WGU vs. West Coast

    featherzRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Western Governors University

    Have never heard of a problem getting into anything post WGU - however, if you decide to go elsewhere, not a fan of West Coast - they charge an insane amount and don't have a great rep at all. There...

  18. PSA: WGU now has an MSN in Informatics...

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Currently, the capstone/field experience does not really require you to do anything at your workplace other than evaluate an EMR and make a powerpoint about it. You'll need someone with a masters...

  19. NURSING INFORMATICS

    featherzRN replied to concientiousdee's topic in Western Governors University

    Lack of 'clinical' did not matter to me as this was a bucket list item, however technically you DO need an MSN preceptor for your capstone. Do you ACTUALLY need one to complete the task? No, but you...

  20. NURSING INFORMATICS

    featherzRN replied to concientiousdee's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU is fully accredited, inexpensive, and has degrees in both HIM and MSN/Informatics, although I do not believe they have a healthcare "informatics" degree (just health info management). Do you want...

  21. Internet requirements for working at home?

    featherzRN replied to RRRNNN's topic in Quality Improvement

    Check for co-working spots near you.. I am rural and even we have a few, which can be monthly or daily. Thankfully, I do have cable internet but I have looked up these sites just in case the 'net is...

  22. Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    featherzRN replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on an AIDS unit in the late 1980's. Even then, we didn't wear gloves for random patient chats or even things like chair transfers, etc. We did wear them for injections, IV's, etc. Still

  23. Pre-admittance Drug Screen Concerns

    featherzRN replied to AldreaFalan's topic in Western Governors University

    Can't speak for WGU, but I did drug testing for a large hospital system a job or two ago. Adderall was fine, as long as you disclosed and had a valid current

  24. Hiring an RN into private practice

    featherzRN replied to curiousMD's topic in General Nursing

    As a few peeps have already said, while $20 an hour isn't great, it's not horrible in some areas. New grads where I live make only a few bucks more than that. And I applied a year or two back for an...

  25. WGU Program Question

    featherzRN replied to skwalker78's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't need to take any vacation time and I worked M-F 9-5. You pick a topic that you can work around your schedule. I did disaster preparation, which allowed me to visit places that were off-hours...