featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    featherzRN replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I made it past the 'cut'. I graduated late 80's and I wore colored scrubs, we had disposable stuff and no one wore caps.. Oh, and there was AIDS so we all (well, the newbies) wore gloves with...

  2. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    It's a powerpoint - you do present it on video but no questions are

  3. Leaving Bedside in ICU for CDS- What should I expect?

    featherzRN replied to shotguns&syringes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a clinical documentation specialist, have been for about two years. It's a neat job - you pore through charts all day, then query docs to help improve documentation. You learn quite a bit of...

  4. West coast university online RN to BSN

    featherzRN replied to dennis8's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have three degrees from WGU and am not an employee. @nardykonjo, your experience is not typical with WGU. I completed each of my degrees in under a term(which admittedly, is also not typical) and...

  5. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    For health assessment, you record an assessment on a friend/family member/etc. You also have to complete a PE simulator and throw in a couple of papers.

  6. RN to BSN online or on campus

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

    FWIW, you don't need to do the 'making comments to simulate classroom discussion' thing at WGU. There are no mandatory discussion boards like other schools. As for the rest, I love online school,...

  7. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't, but since I finished so quickly it really wasn't an issue. I have in my other degrees taken capstone with other courses, so that would be between you and your mentor. Most people take a...

  8. RN to BSN Accrediation national vs regional and Magnet Hospital Job Outlook

    featherzRN replied to Ulingo11's topic in School, College Programs

    I would only go to a regionally accredited school. Most of the online programs DO have regional accreditation (not Aspen, tho). I had a govt job that would only accept RA schools. CCNE is nice and...

  9. Anyone from New York enrolled in WGU RN to BSN online program???

    featherzRN replied to shaN2b's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm a three time grad and I'm in NY. Saw on our bulletin board the other day that someone at my hospital recently graduated from WGU. We're out here!

  10. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU can help find a preceptor if you can't find one, although I am guessing that could extend the time taken to complete the degree. I don;t think it would matter if your EMR is outsourced, as long as...

  11. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    It's to give the student relational database experience /shrug. It is not an overly complicated project,

  12. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    You do receive 50 CU for being an RN, but other than that no credit for experience. The classes are self paced, meaning that if you are able to complete the requirements for the class in a short...

  13. Weighing Options for RN to BSN

    featherzRN replied to elephant122's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Aspen does not yet have regional accreditation, which can make it difficult to transfer credit. Some employers (like my former govt employer) will not accept schools without regional accreditation....

  14. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    At least 5 hours a day, including weekends. Sometimes more.. Work is 7-3, everything else was fair game for school.

  15. Opinions on WGU RN to BSN program?

    featherzRN replied to CHPNrn's topic in Western Governors University

    And chemistry is NOT the same as biochem..

  16. WGU is now limiting MSN applicants

    featherzRN replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow, that was just a guess! Interesting, thanks for the update. I know when the informatics program came out, there was lots of drama with all the switches, then people started to second guess and...

  17. Aspen University MSN

    featherzRN replied to nenurse1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Without regional accreditation, as others have said, I'd pass. It may not be a problem with most employers, but my last position (US govt) required only RA degrees. I think Aspen may be working on...

  18. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    featherzRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    You still have to 'take' the class, but WGU is competency based, meaning that all classes have a project/test/combo to complete to show competency in the class. So if you are able to complete the...

  19. WGU is now limiting MSN applicants

    featherzRN replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    I don't know if that's why they started the new thing, but since I graduated the informatics program I've seen people switching programs fairly frequently and it seems all this new stuff started...

  20. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Yep, two months to the day. The Capstone is kind of unusual- different than the other two tracks. For informatics you complete an assessment of the health information system at your facility (or...

  21. WGU is now limiting MSN applicants

    featherzRN replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    That's not exactly true, OP. We have heard this also and had it clarified by a WGU employee on facebook. I personally suspect it is because many program switches happen after the person reaches the...

  22. RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

    featherzRN replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, it is. It's also an NLN center of

  23. Rn floating to perform phlebotomy

    featherzRN replied to Mariererenata64's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was a nurse care manager in a clinic and was forever being pulled to do all day phlebotomy. It sucked, but it was something I could do so I did it. RN's were even assigned to it for months at a...

  24. MSN-Ed in 9.5 months!

    featherzRN replied to nurse_duke's topic in Western Governors University

    Great job and

  25. Affordable, online RN-to-BSN programs without group work...

    featherzRN replied to RNfaster's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have three degrees from WGU. There is no group work unless you want an MBA (capstone has a group project). The nursing programs have