featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. Hospital will not hire smokers

    featherzRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not, nor have I ever been a smoker. I think it's gross and icky and makes you smell awful. That said, I think that as long as break times are the same for everyone (smokers and non), what the...

  2. Questions

    featherzRN replied to Lhorn808's topic in Western Governors University

    Although I don't work for WGU, I believe your position would be perfectly acceptable. There is at least one "leadership" project in the BSN that is supposed to be a 'work' related project, although it...

  3. Western Governors University online

    featherzRN replied to crawju415's topic in Western Governors University

    There are quite a few people 50+ who have gone through WGU (based on the facebook page comments) and have had no problems.. Although everyone is different and it depends on what you need to take, it...

  4. Needing more information before I make decision

    featherzRN replied to amberm5's topic in Western Governors University

    It depends on how many non-nursing classes you have to take. I took 50CU and my classes worked out to be about 1/2 tests, 1/2 papers. The papers are not horrible and you do have a grading rubric to go...

  5. Needing more information before I make decision

    featherzRN replied to amberm5's topic in Western Governors University

    That's actually pretty much it so you've done some homework! :) Some classes have exams, some have papers and/or powerpoints or videos. (Depends on what you need to take). You start out with 12 units...

  6. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I got my excelsior degree in 1989 - it was 'through the mail' then, but would be considered 'online' now. My WGU degree for BSN was last year. As for the nursing glut, I've been at my current...

  7. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also live in the northeast, and no one has said boo about my two 'online' degrees, not even in NYC. 20+ years experience trumps my 'schooling', I guess.

  8. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WGU is fully accredited, with regional accreditation that is the same as a brick and mortar. It's also accredited by the CCNE. No matter how long it takes to get your degree, it fails to meet the...

  9. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WGU also has a community health practicum (90 hours). I don't think I've ever heard of an RN-BSN program that has clinical hours either other than a community health rotation. Doesn't mean they don't...

  10. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Doubtful. WGU will not give credit for statistics unless you present a transcript stating you have taken an equivalent stats class within the last five years. And people HAVE failed the entrance exam...

  11. RN-BSN SCAM

    featherzRN replied to elpnla's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To add to commuter's post, WGU also gives you a transcript breakdown before you start and the full breakdown of classes required is on the website. So there's no 'bait and switch'. Matter of fact, WGU...

  12. Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for over 25 years, and have never been asked my GPA. I'd laugh myself silly if they asked, most likely. And I don't even think I know what it would be - they'd have to include my...

  13. RN-BSN SCAM

    featherzRN replied to elpnla's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    WGU is non profit, as is Excelsior. FWIW. My BSN from WGU cost me $3600 (offset then by a tax credit, making it even less). As for the 'credit' - some schools will give you 'credit' for being an RN...

  14. RN-BSN SCAM

    featherzRN replied to elpnla's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went to WGU, which I thought was great.. and not a scam.. As for prereqs, know that ANY bachelor's degree requires a certain number of general education classes. It would not a Bachelors in Science...

  15. How long for 34 credits?

    featherzRN replied to Cwoods's topic in Western Governors University

    Search on "WGU RN to BSN Discussion Group"for the group. It's a very helpful group, definitely helpful for newbies trying to navigate through WGU.

  16. ***FYI Excelsior students can get Licensed in Cali***

    featherzRN replied to Indigo_Beauty's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry, you can't get licensed in California if you graduated excelsior after 2003. There may be exceptions, but I would not count on it. I'm an excelsior grad with a CA license, but I graduated a LONG...

  17. Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

    featherzRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I guarantee it. I have pointed out on the other group that both stats and biochem would be MUCH harder if not done with a 'healthcare' focus and done at a B&M. I did start a biochem course at a...

  18. WGU - RN to BSN - 90 hr clinical requirement. How are you meeting it?

    featherzRN replied to JennRN65's topic in Western Governors University

    That portion of the program is still the same. 90 hours in the community - interviews, classes, etc. Not a 'clinical' - mine was on disaster planning and management so my interviews were at...

  19. if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    featherzRN replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I took 10 years off from nursing to be a software developer.. Then the tech bubble burst (back in the early 2K's) and here I am again, a nurse. /sigh.

  20. Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

    featherzRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    The group is WGU RN to BSN discussion group - you just request to join and they should let you in. If you are doing the MSN and are trying to join THAT group, I think they want you to state something...

  21. MSN group discussion

    featherzRN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    Both tracks did change and the three P's are in most MSN programs now as you will need them for admission to DNP or post masters NP

  22. printing

    featherzRN replied to canwil2082's topic in Western Governors University

    I did have to print and scan in the physiology and micro labs since they make you draw, but you could probably get away with pics inserted into docs if you had to take those classes.

  23. Experiences with Western Governors University???

    featherzRN replied to coopman712's topic in Western Governors University

    Ditto - I did my BSN there and can't imagine going anywhere else. WGU rocks (and no, they didn't pay me to say that.. I wish they did!

  24. Hoping for some insight with pre-requisites

    featherzRN replied to pinknurse09's topic in Western Governors University

    Yah, I was rather OCD. I did work full time, but did not much else besides school when not at work. Not everyone has that luxury!

  25. Hoping for some insight with pre-requisites

    featherzRN replied to pinknurse09's topic in Western Governors University

    That's not a lot of extra stuff, actually. I had to take physiology + lab, micro + lab, sociology, biochem, health assessment, stats, and humanities. Plus the nursing stuff. Still got it all done in...