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  1. Started GCU online RN to BSN! Go Lopes!

    nursgirl posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    After TONS of research on just about every online RN to BSN and RN to MSN program out there I finally made a decision and started at Grand Canyon University this week! Granted it's only been a few...

  2. Started GCU online RN to BSN! Go Lopes!

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually had to put everything on hold back in April after an emergency right after I originally posted but I'm starting again with the first class on Monday, glass you all are liking it so far. I'd...

  3. RN to BSN or go straight to MSN?

    nursgirl posted a topic in General Students

    I'm an ADN RN with 7 years floor experience and I'm getting ready to go back to school online. My ultimate goal is an MSN ed and so many schools offer RN to MSN programs without a BSN. What's your...

  4. Jacksonville University MSN roll call

    nursgirl replied to Amy'sGrandbaby's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone doing the RN to MSN

  5. Jacksonville U. vs U.of Phoenix

    nursgirl replied to prplRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone here attended Jacksonville and could maybe give feedback about it? I have the opportunity to start the RN to MSN program on May 2nd and would LOVE to hear from you if you've attended!!

  6. MSN at SNHU

    nursgirl replied to DesertSky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Also following

  7. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    nursgirl replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    I'm grateful to see your posts, I just applied to SNHU and am curious about their program. Are any of you planning to go on to an MSN program after your

  8. Capella University

    nursgirl replied to target98765's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi, I hope you don't mind me asking you a couple questions about your experience with Capella [emoji4] I saw your previous posts so thought I'd ask if you have any input. Are books included with the...

  9. Capella university msn

    nursgirl replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm wondering the same thing about taking 3 courses at a time. I'm currently off work for at least 6-8 months after an injury so this would be a great time to tackle as many classes as I

  10. Do I still love nursing???

    nursgirl replied to Burnout1's topic in Nursing Career

    I also worked OR and home health and hated the call and felt burned out as well. I think the OR *can be* a high burnout environment. I transferred to the ER for a totally different experience and...

  11. CSU San Marcos RN-BSN online

    nursgirl replied to jofapcastillo's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm looking into it right now as well, did you decide to

  12. relief! starting diversion in CA

    nursgirl posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was clean and sober for 9 years through AA and LOVED my recovery.. then got pregnant and had severe HG with multiple hospitalizations and drifted away from meetings and my sponsor. I went back to...

  13. relief! starting diversion in CA

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    not sad at all! it is part of my journey and I'm so grateful to be back!

  14. suggestions for material to review please

    nursgirl posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all! I've been a nurse about 6 years but just got hired for a new job in the ER in a level 1 trauma center and I'm looking for suggestions for what to brush up on.. what sorts of things do you...

  15. ICU to OR, any advice?

    nursgirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been working in a community hospital ICU and have an interview this week for a position as an OR nurse in a level 1 trauma center. I'm very excited and would really like to make the transition....

  16. ICU to OR, any advice?

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Operating Room

    ummm well I was asked all the typical questions such as "why do you want to work in the OR?" and "why do you want to work for this facility?". I was also asked if I would be able to be at work and...

  17. ICU to OR, any advice?

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Operating Room

    oh I should add that as we go along in our training we will eventually be assigned to a

  18. ICU to OR, any advice?

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Operating Room

    thank you for your input Monica08!! I got the job and started this last Monday. So far I LOVE it.. of course I am still in the beginning stages of training with the 3 other RNs that got hired with me....

  19. ICU to OR, any advice?

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Operating Room

    I've been in ICU for a couple yrs... I'm not sure about the periop program, I just know that the manager did tell me over the phone that there is typically 6 months orientation for someone with no OR...

  20. New RN Grads in MICU??

    nursgirl replied to Arr Ennin's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work ICU and started there as a new grad. I agree that it depends on the nurse and the training/support provided. My hospital provided excellent training and preceptorship.. but I also had to put in...

  21. Advice? Experienced BSN ER nurse can't find a job!

    nursgirl replied to RN06053's topic in Emergency

    move to southern CA.. plenty of jobs for EXPERIENCED ER

  22. Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

    nursgirl replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOVE the show!!!!!! and yes, it is inaccurate but if they made a tv show that was an accurate portrayal of a 12 hour shift no one would watch it. LOL never tried the

  23. what I learned my first year as an RN

    nursgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    1. something all new doctors and nurses learn fairly quickly.. it's a universal law in hospitals... never ever EVER say "slow" in a hospital.. or "quiet"... or "calm". 2. do not ever say "I don't know...

  24. just finished week #1 of being an ICU nurse

    nursgirl posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I started my first RN job last week... I am working in a community hospital's 12-bed ICU and so far I LOVE it. I have a wonderful preceptor who has already taught me SO much in just 2 shifts... and we...

  25. night workers- how do you keep a normal routine/life?

    nursgirl replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    you asked how we keep a normal routine.. I don't. LOL the good news is, I've found ways to make it work for me until I can go to day shift.. the bad news is that my life is anything but 'normal'