SweettartRN

We have had 4 positives in the last 48 hours.

Has no one bothered to read their Glassdoor reviews? Bullying, hatefulness, unethical, etc. It strikes me as odd that we still look to the ANA to guide our "code of ethics" as professional nurses, when they can't even abide by the same virtues that they speak about.

I just saw this statement on NURSYS. If anyone is applying for endorsement, good luck. NCSBN Nursys and the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Agency (LARA) are actively working on getting Michigan licensee data updated in Nursys. In the meantime, we recommend that institutions and nurses go directly to the Michigan LARA website for all information regarding Michigan licenses including verification for endorsement requests. Once data issues with Michigan are resolved, license data will again appear on Nursys.com and Nursys e-Notify notifications will return to normal function. Nursys e-Notify Nurse accounts for self-enrolled nurses licensed in Michigan may be unavailable.

What an absolute nightmare of a system. I finally was able to renew my license, but not without serious issues. I renewed my license back in February. I had to sign up for a new account. I did this with an email that I have used to renew the last three times. I received a receipt showing that I paid, to this email address. Since doing this, I have not been able to login with this email address; I request to reset it and no email comes through. As of a week ago, I still did not show a license, and had not received my new license. I attempted to call the MIPlus line, and emailed with no results. So, I emailed the governors office and my local rep's office to complain. Within 24 hours of doing so, I had my license. However, it was sent to an old email address, AND it had a mailing address on it that I haven't used in over 7 years. Where are they getting this outdated information?! What database are they pulling this from? I know that they had my correct address, because my renewals the last two times came to my correct address, and they have it listed. Then comes the kicker. The state's response to my rep was that there are known issues, and that basically they rolled it out to the health professions first to play guinea pig games with us. Their response to me, is that basically I am an idiot, do not know how to register my email address or access the website. They claim that they have no knowledge of my updated email address, even though I am certain that I registered for the MiPlus website AND received my receipt to the new email address. I am in the process of drafting a letter to send regarding all of this including screen shots and error issues. I strongly encourage all of you with issues to contact your state representatives. I am also fully aware that I will probably be audited now, so I have all of my CEU stuff ready to send out when they pull this, due to the "trouble" I have caused. What an absolute disaster.

I am admittedly, late to this show, however, much of this can be cleared up by looking at a flu vaccine insert. I give you this year's Flulaval insert: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/UCM112904.pdf Yes, this vaccine has formeldahyde in it as a preservative. (Page 11) Yes, this vaccine can cause flu-like symptoms. (Page 1, 6, 16 among others ) Yes, there was a clinical study done WITH a placebo. At best, this vaccine is ONLY about 48% effective PER the manufacturer- not the 70-90% that has been spouted here. (Page 16) These are FACTS supplied by the manufacturer. This is not an effective means of preventing disease. It also has risks, as confirmed by VAERS. Where there is risk, there must be choice. I would also like to point out that many hospitals have mandatory vaccination policies because under the Hospital Value Based Purchasing system, they are required to show immunization status, or lose 2% of government funding for their hospital. This is being done for the almighty dollar- not for patient safety.

Hi all, I am at my wit's end here. I am at Touro University and am having a heck of a time finding a project mentor to supervise my Capstone. Does anyone have any suggestions for finding a proper mentor? It really isn't that much of an investment on the part of the mentor. If nothing else, this is making me realize how important it will be for me to become a mentor myself once I am done.

I will also be joining the March cohort. I was looking at this program or Chatham, but Touro seemed like a better program to me, so I am choosing Touro. It seems like a good program, and the fact that it is only 12 months is the biggest appeal to me. I don't understand why other programs are 2-3 years long for an MSN prepared nurse.

I helped a friend file an attorney general complaint against the College Network (I believe in Indiana) and within 3 weeks she was let out of her contract, and given a full refund. YMMV, but it's worth a shot.

I just read through a half dozen or so articles about the lawsuit. It sounds like bunk to me. I am an a proud Excelsior grad, and if it hadn't been for the rigors of the program, I would not be here today. It was intense, and it was challenging. I got more out of the CPNE than I ever did during my LPN clinicals.

No they are 10 week courses. Also, if you already have your MSN you will be required to re-take a Capstone course. My experiene with Kaplan has been extremely negative thus far. I only have three classes left, or I would switch out elsewhere. This has been a complete nightmare.

Stay the hell away from Kaplan. You can PM me for more info.

But let's force the flu vaccine on people because that's going to make them wash their hands. *rolling my eyes*

I don't visit near as often as I used to. It seems if you have a mind, think outside of the box, then you are treated as if you are a pariah rather than a lemming willing to follow everyone over the cliff. I registered back when I was in nursing school, but I have found better and more insightful discussions with non-anonymous users on Facebook. It seems that people are quite as willing to be so hateful when you know who they might really be.

Not a bit. I graduated in October with my MSN, and started post MSN FNP at SCJCME last week! :)

And I finished my MSN in 10 months. Just for the record.