oneLoneNurse

I think your chances are 100%. I am just finishing off a 5 months contract, but am starting permanent full time in Meditech on April 8th. I don't have the skills I would like from my first exposure to Meditech, but 'I have what I need.' I have taught...

I am learning how to build, and found it somewhat difficult. I didn't get the knowledge in a nice one session sit down. I am doing PCM building, and it took me forever to actually get it. I know that Queries make up Question Sets which make up Docume...

Thanks for the input, Chuck. I enrolled in the course, but with a new job, new country (home), and stressors I withdrew. Thing is they only charged me $100.00 for the withdraw and I can always enroll again. I'm fine with getting ICU experience either...

I liked Esme12's response. I would have called. I would have taken the slack from the doc. If he/she wants to write me up, let them. As one previous poster said, 'you can't be sued for calling a doc, but you can for not calling a doc.' When in doubt...

No, I can't. Back to topic, please. Thanks, Mary. I am planning on taking a critical care course first, but I like what you are sharing on WGU.

I don't have the rich ICU/MS experience of others on here, but I would choose the Neuro ICU floor.

I don' t think so, klone. I think what Mary is implying is that the capstone is a quantitative versus qualitative assignment. I think the capstone is requesting we do a literature search, then create an experimental design, run it, and then study th...

Do we have to do a research project with human subjects in the MSN program?

I agree $16,000 for that type of training doesn't sound like much.

That is long, but doable. :) Ditto. Totally agree. Thanks

How long does it have to be? I'm assuming we would have to do a lit review then some sort of experiment. I see capstones at other schools too. I like WGU. I like the location, and whether or not the faculty is made up of Mormons is something I don'...

Thinking about WGU for an MSN this fall. I like the tuition rate. Anyone able to share Capstone project titles. Just wondering what is expected.

Sorry to hear of everyone's experiences. Just supports my thoughts that 'nurses eat their young.' Unfortunate, but true.

U must do it soon; I worked with a MHW who waited too long.

I haven't heard of any; seems like a conflict.

Carl, Great to see your post. I have just relocated from Philadelphia to the burbs of Toronto to work with Meditech. I have over 9 years in healthcare IT. I don't think a Masters in Informatics is worth the cost and sweat. I do think an MSN is worth...

I just started two weeks ago, and most of my orientation has been self study. I have worked in Informatics prior to this, and have a programming background. Picking up this system does not seem difficult, I found the Muse web site helpful for issues...

I am assuming if it's a small hospital in MASS its Meditech. I just started two weeks ago, and most of my orientation has been self study. U must become a member of several users' groups: Welcome | MUSEWeb - Medical Users Software Exchange U must ge...

My advice is to stay in Ohio, at least for 6-9 months. I don't think you would regret it.

Just registered for the course. At times in 'our' lives we must make hard choices. I know it will not be easy, but I think this course is worth the worry, work, and cost.

I am returning to Canada after many years, and thinking of taking the Critical Care Nursing program at Durham College . It seems like great training, two weekends of hands on then a 10 day 12 hour mentorship. Seems to me like it's a great program; no...

Good reply, thanks, Kevin

Did you ever find out? Thanks for the postings.

In response to Fiona I have to add that I worked in a hospital where you had to know someone to get hired. But, everything being equal who would you sooner hire someone who has a known quality going to bat for them or someone who doesn't? I would opt...

Thanks for replying. I have just relocated from Philadelphia, and I think the Canadian method of getting people into CCU is the way to go. The Durham instructors' backgrounds seem stellar, and I think they are in earnest, as I am. My room mate happe...