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I completed my MSN through the Uop in July 2006. Yes, those 18 months will fly by!! It is a very faced-paced intense program, but one I truly enjoyed. The best advice I can give you is that you have the be very disciplined with your work - six weeks goes by very quickly and when you start a course you are already 2 weeks behind. It is a program that can be done. I was working full-time and have a family, so even though they felt slightly ignored, we managed. The instructors were great, the discussions very interesting because there are people from all over. So, enjoy. If there is anything else I can help with, just ask. Nancy

I don't know that I would quit a job I liked just because they insisted I wear all white. I do think that nurses need to maintain a professional appearance. However, I think our autonomy comes from our knowledge and skill, not just what we wear. The problem I see is that there is no longer a distinction for nursing. Even the environmental services people wear scrubs these days.

Our instructors were comfortable clothing and a white lab coat. We used to all wear white uniforms, but felt we were not being given the respect and recognition by facility staff because we blended in with the students. It seems that the change to the white lab coat and comfortable dress has helped. Sometimes, I will wear scrub pants with the white lab coat.

I completed the MSN.Ed at Uop 2 years this past June. I loved the program. The "facilitators" as they prefer to be known were helpful and always prompted great discussions. I feel I received a well-rounded, thorough education through this program that has helped me in my current position as a nursing faculty for an LPN program in New York. There was nothing more wonderful than sitting down at my computer in my PJs with a cup of coffee to attend school. The only challenge in this program is the fact that the courses are only 6 weeks in length. So, when you begin a course you are already 2 weeks behind. It is not so overwhelming that someone with self-discipline cannot be successful. I hope this helps. If you need more info, just ask.:nuke:

I am an LPN instructor in New York and as far as I am aware, there is no immediate push to do away with the LPN. What I understand is that NYSNA is promoting a bill that will require ADNs to obtain their BSN within a 10 year time span. This would apply to all new ADN grads. Anyone currently employed with an ADN will either be grandfathered in or can proceed for their BSN. I think it would be safe to pursue you desire to become an LPN first. Many LPN program have articulations with ADN school to grant some nursing credits toward the ADN and then you will probably need to go for your BSN. You can check the Office of Professions website in the NYS Dept of Ed. Hope this helps:)