featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    featherzRN replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Yeah the arts and crafts biochem has been gone a while. It's now an

  2. MSN in Informatics

    featherzRN replied to nurse2yu's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I just finished the WGU program in informatics. YMMV, but was able to finish in under a term so it was by far the cheapest option. I enjoyed the program, although I was the first grad so there were a...

  3. How does Informatics look right now? Master's vs experience?

    featherzRN replied to tpatel6112's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I have an MSN in nursing informatics, but honestly have not seen any openings near me. I work in clinical documentation, as do a few others I know with similar degrees. Would love to actually be an...

  4. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Someone at WGU decided my capstone was worthy of an excellence award! I personally think they just wanted an informatics example and as I was the only one they had mine was chosen.. but I get a...

  5. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    If you can handle stats, that's the only class that might be a sticking point for some. I'm not looking for a job right now.

  6. Nurse Informatics clinical

    featherzRN replied to npham82's topic in Post Graduate Students

    For my Informatics capstone I just asked around for recommendations as to who in the informatics dept both had an MSN AND would be likely to give me the time of day. :) I wrote that person directly...

  7. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Honestly, I'd have to say no - but I already knew how to use most of the apps they are having us use like Access and Visio. Hadn't used Epi-info before, but it's just an access front end with some...

  8. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    If you passed the BSN stats fine, I don't think this one will be an issue. I thought it was similar in

  9. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    There was no Excel in the informatics classes. ? You use Visio, Access, and a few other things but they do tell you how to use them. There should be no issue learning it fresh. Keep in mind there is a...

  10. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Not really anything to do 'ahead of time' unless you want to brush up on stats for the data analysis class. My best tip is to join the facebook groups - they are invaluable to help when you get stuck...

  11. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I have both the MSN and the MBA. The MBA was more of a bucket list item as I have no intention of being a manager - but I think it all depends on what you want to do. I currently work in health...

  12. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    There is no requirement that you be currently working in informatics - so, no! ? Make sure that's where your interest lies, however - I am *guessing* it's a less versatile MSN specialty than education...

  13. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

    featherzRN replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm not the OP but I can chime in on the time thing.. I did my BSN in just over three months and my MSN in two. I don't say anything about how long it took me and I leave dates off my resume. And even...

  14. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    The RN to BSN took me 3.5 months. I don't remember which class was the hardest then (that was 2013), but now it seems to be the biochem class. As for the MSN/Informatics, the data analysis/stats...

  15. WGU FNP

    featherzRN replied to stepbystep12's topic in Western Governors University

    I am doubting the FNP as well, unless as Murse said it's a limited number of states. It would likely not be allowed in my state, where only a handful of 'online' schools are permitted. It's ok with me...

  16. MSN- Leadership: will I survive?

    featherzRN replied to KellyBSNCPN's topic in Western Governors University

    Fortunately for me, the capstone for informatics is currently paper-free (it's a powerpoint).. My papers tend to be on the briefer side - no excellence awards here, but they make it through. :) WGU...

  17. MSN- Leadership: will I survive?

    featherzRN replied to KellyBSNCPN's topic in Western Governors University

    I did informatics and not leadership, so keep that in mind. I am not a strong writer either, but WGU does have resources to help you with that. I am thankful that with the help of technology...

  18. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Keep in mind this is my third WGU degree so I tend to go a little more quickly. I did the MSN in Informatics in two months total (from BSN). I have seen many people go through the MSN in one term, but...

  19. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks!! It can be interesting being the first person through, but hopefully I wrote up enough tickets to help out those that follow behind.

  20. Anyone working full-time and completing BSN to MSN online?

    featherzRN replied to ShayRN0217's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in the capstone (last class!) for the MSN at WGU. I work full time, M-F. Totally doable.

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

    featherzRN replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Just bumping this.. I did decide to do the MSN in Informatics - started March 1st and am now in Capstone. :) It's a great program so far, although being the first one through some classes means I get...

  22. WGU MBA-HA?

    featherzRN replied to hoppynurse's topic in Western Governors University

    I'd ask them and see. They let me in with no management or business experience, however I've been a nurse since cars had pedals.

  23. WGU - Laptop questions

    featherzRN replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    I used windows 10 for both of my last OA's. No

  24. WGU - Laptop questions

    featherzRN replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    I do gaming on my desktop.. My school laptop was about $200 =)

  25. Flunked out of WGU Rn to Bsn.

    featherzRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Biochem IS a new format, but I see people celebrating success on it every day on the FB boards so it's not impossible. Definitely take your time on that one. I am a huge WGU fangirl and am working...