tokmom BSN, RN

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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The MSN is recognized though. My state also accepts other for profit. In fact all of them except U of
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you read the GCU website, there is a disclaimer for people to check with your BON. I'd call the BON in your state and check. I know in my state, those IN school will need a waiver to be considered...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There actually is a list for Ill. A former AN poster, who went through the program with me found it and noted that GCU wasn't on the list. She did call the BON and the BON said that GCU was ok for...
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    Cost of MSN program

    tokmom posted a topic in Western Governors University

    What is the average cost of the MSN program if one already has a BSN? I'd like to get it done in a year to 15 months. Can someone give me a breakdown of what the program is like? Do you have to...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, you shouldn't be, Flames. You graduated. This is for the 2016/2017 folks. This is why I posted. A simple heads
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And U of P isn't even on my states list. They all
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I have an email stream from my state BON/regulatory folks.. MY BON said it was Federal, but she did not give me a link. She echoed pretty much what the AN poster said under my state forum. I...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, every state is different and some slower than others with this mandate that is new. You have already graduated. Our license in my state does not list our degree, nor certifications. Only our...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is no list? I know states are slowly adding this mandate. Your license actually says
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Bumping
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    I want my BSN where to GO?

    tokmom replied to jenRN2016's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to your state BON and see which online programs meet their approval. It may save you a lot of heartache later
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey peeps, this is going to be long and probably not popular amongst you all. It wasn't for me. My goal is to save some heartache along the way. As I was cruising my states nursing forum, I stumbled...
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    Denied PTO for my marriage

    tokmom replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, that is a crazy way to request time off! Stuff happens and not everyone has a crystal ball. I echo the others. Either leave all together and give your two weeks notice (or whatever your policy...
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    Phil RN in WA

    tokmom replied to Japz1026's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would contact the board of nursing and go from
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    Most online program not accepting WA RNs?

    tokmom replied to Zoom9's topic in Washington Nursing

    Duplicate
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    Most online program not accepting WA RNs?

    tokmom replied to Zoom9's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow..not one out of state program offered. That's crazy! Do you know when other schools will be
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey pink, What is your end goal? That should help you make a
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

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    So nurses, what is our role now? Unity?

    tokmom replied to murphychen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with you about nursing needing to have a voice. United we stand, divided we fall. I have started with my union and hope to network out to the state
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    Reporting your workplace

    tokmom replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you see neglect that is reportable? The Department of Health is a great place to start as well. I'd at least see what your state WAC's have to say about your type of work place. As for your...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has any GCU grad decided to go for their MSN with GCU or
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I too enjoyed the capstone and I'm proud of my paper. :) Going from 5 weeks to 10 would be less stress, but I have to echo flames. It really wasn't bad at 5
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    Does working at a small hospital make me less of a nurse?

    tokmom replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years I have worked in large teaching hospitals to my now critical access of 22 beds. I was surprised how acutely ill my patients are and we have to care for them without all of the...
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    I was audited by MSNCB

    tokmom posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    My certification was up for the five year renewal and of course I drew the short stick and was audited, lol. I learned some important things I wanted to pass along to those that maybe audited by...
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    Pay for union hospital

    tokmom replied to fsuao2006's topic in Washington Nursing

    Check out SEIU1199NW and WSNA, UFCW websites. Contracts are