featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. American Sentinel University RN to BSN program

    featherzRN replied to neonurse97's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went elsewhere but I did look at ASU for an MSN - looks like a good program, but it's not regionally accredited which can limit where classes can transfer. I'd investigate if that's a problem for...

  2. East Coast vs West Coast Nursing

    featherzRN replied to VioletaRockos's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from CA to NY. Much higher pay in california, most of the hospitals are union and they really did have those ratios and mandated lunch breaks. :) I do like my NY position, although it's hard...

  3. Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    featherzRN replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I ended up graduating from WGU in just over three months at a cost of $3500. Can't beat that! You do need to be employed. I had to take 50 units and still managed to power through it. YMMV, of course....

  4. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    featherzRN replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    If you have a testing center close by, personally I'd use that. The webcam is more convenient, but lately it's been a pain in the butt for some people. Until you get your cam in the mail (and even...

  5. November 1st

    featherzRN replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    November peeps, come request to join the fun on the WGU RN to BSN Discussion Group on facebook. Lots of support for the

  6. FINALLY starting 10/1

    featherzRN replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    I finished mid-september, my term isn't up until Nov 30th . And no, WGU will not let you start on another degree until the end of your 'term', even if you graduate early and even if you offer to pay...

  7. Contact with Mrsa, now I'm so afraid?

    featherzRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with MRSA every single day on every single patient back in the 80's and 90's and I'm still here. Heck, back then we had just started wearing gloves to do things. :) I am quite sure I'm...

  8. The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

    featherzRN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed the CPNE 20+ years ago (yikes!), when you could still take it in California. Interesting to see that it really hasn't changed much as far as structure (but it certainly costs more!! I paid...

  9. How much was your lpn program?

    featherzRN replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Inflation is great, isn't it? I went to a CC in 1987 for my LVN - cost me maybe $200 in tuition, not including uniforms and books.. then went to LVN to RN for about $2K, then my recent RN to BSN was...

  10. Fastest RN-BSN programs?

    featherzRN replied to BadMoonOnTheRise's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lots of my fellow graduates have gotten into NP programs - there's a thread on here somewhere about it. Most of the ones I see require a 3.0 GPA. That said, I have no interest in being an NP, so it...

  11. Fastest to complete Online RN to BSN school?

    featherzRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is an ooooold thread, but for anyone that saw it brought up again.. I just did RN-BSN at WGU in 14 weeks. Could have done it quicker, but one class was delayed. Total cost $3500 for 50 units.

  12. WGU pro's and con's thread

    featherzRN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    /agree, and I do think it's a good thing to constantly update. However, I've been in a few brand new classes there that literally had a mentor hired the day before it started that hadn't even looked...

  13. community health practicum question

    featherzRN replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    If you are not in California, you put down your hours on a time log. It's on the honor system, although they reserve the right to check. In California, you need a 'clinical home' that will sign that...

  14. community health practicum question

    featherzRN replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    My "guess" is that would be fine. I chose to do the community I worked in, rather than the community I lived in, and that was fine. The community I work in I see more often and it was easier to...

  15. November 1st

    featherzRN replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    KaLyn - you might want to download the PDF program guide from the website, if you have not already. That lists all the classes you will need to take, minus the ones marked off on your transcript...

  16. Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    featherzRN replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    Portfolio is just a compilation of your previous papers in the program, and you write up abstracts of those papers as well as a few statements about how wonderful you are - put them all in an online...

  17. Not sure what to do bsn or adn..

    featherzRN replied to xO1000wordsxO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Get a BSN if you can. I waited 20 years to get mine, and although I don't NEED it yet, the writing is on the wall in this area. The major hospital is saying 'must get bsn within four years' to anyone...

  18. Online RN-MSN programs/credit transfers

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

    Have you looked at WGU's RN to MSN program? It's about as self paced as you can get, and you can get in as many classes as you can take for a flat 6-month fee. They accept even old classes, with a few...

  19. Online RN-BSN Program WITH Clinical Component

    featherzRN replied to catbox9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not in california, but I did read something on the WGU website about how to apply for the PHN once you finish your BSN. I don't remember where I saw it! It's possible it may have been in SOOMO...

  20. WGU pro's and con's thread

    featherzRN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    See the other thread on 'wgu's new msn curriculum' if you want more info on that program. I am not in it - I actually would like the three P's, but apparently there are some issues going on now...

  21. Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    featherzRN replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    Nutrition is considered one of the core nursing classes and will not be on that evaluation. You'll need to address that separately.

  22. WGU pro's and con's thread

    featherzRN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    I'll play!! Pro: Fast (if you want it to be and have the time), cheap, fully accredited.. and not overly difficult IMO. Having a student mentor to prod you along is a big help.. And everyone so far...

  23. Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    featherzRN replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    Woohoo!! Now that's a rare thing so congrats!!

  24. Any recent Excelsior MSN grads/current students?

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Hmm, yes, I forgot about the preceptor. In informatics in this neck of the woods, that's going to be a toughie. I'll keep an eye out. :) I am only about 40 miles from Albany, so EC might have a...

  25. Any recent Excelsior MSN grads/current students?

    featherzRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Have seen a lot of posts on the MSN here, but not a lot of info on recent graduates. Am considering that for next year (BSN to MSN, informatics). What is the capstone like? and the final 'retreat'?...