tokmom BSN, RN

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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wish it was too, because you would be
  2. tokmom

    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What do you mean you cannot post. You are posting now! I'm confused. Oh and your feelings have changed for GCU? Again, this thread has nothing to do with them. It's not endorsed or even known
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Prisms posts suggesting PEERLA etc have nothing to do with some sort of weird audit from AllNurses. You do know the university has NOTHING to do with this thread. I'm not even sure if they know we...
  4. tokmom

    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Another person and I went straight through except for two, two week breaks to get the instructors we wanted.
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    Coffee, Nursing and the Inevitable Need for a Break

    tokmom replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    According to my states department of labor, we are supposed to get THREE ten minute and two thirty, in a 12 hr. Uh
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    We were told they didn't have to relate, but the instructor said it would make it easier to write about if we did. I think they just want to see if we know what the differences
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    My APA was all over the place until research. The instructor told me to drop the word introduction and to review level 1 and 2 headings. OMG, mine were all over the place. I think they at least give...
  8. tokmom

    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah, those last few weeks really ramp up. I worked my butt of to get ahead and like you, turned in the entire shebang early. Now..what is the new job and WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH ALL YOUR FREE TIME????...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I must be missing posts, because I did not see purples post of being finished and I don't seen anywhere that said that you didn't applaud her success... Anyway, Prism was teasing with her imaginary...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Once you start research, the instructor will encourage you to start thinking of your PICO and what you want to write for your capstone. I was originally going to heart failure, already having a few...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most if not all do group projects. It's the popular thing to do. You will do FINE! Yeah, they suck, but most of them go ok. They can certainly teach you patience or leadership
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I cannot find Purples original post, but I want to say CONGRATS!!! So what did you think of the capstone? So happy for you!!!!!!!
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Comes with the territory. You will have days you want to pull our your last hair. You want to give up and your brain feels totally fried. You come here, whine a little, and we give you support, a...
  14. tokmom

    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, I like the zoo, but I certainly didn't see it during my time with GCU! LOL!!! My happy time was spent coming here to vent and listen to music while typing papers. Nice...calming...music or head...
  15. tokmom

    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, I think I got about three congrats at work from my co-workers and one from a family friend. And I didn't get a ticker tape parade that I thought I earned. :clpty::smiley_aa: :nmbrn: My strongest...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sure, you have a choice. You don't have to go to school. Nobody is mandating you, right? I too am a primary bread winner with tween children still in the house, one special needs and a husband with...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does she know it's the ADN that is holding her back? There was a former ADN on the state board here on AN who was moving my way from Denver. Her main reason was just that. She couldn't find a position...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, nobody told me making myself smarter was a waste of time, nor did they tell me I'm too old. They can bite me anyway, because I don't give a crap what other people think. If you are experiencing...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I haven't heard of age being an issue, but then again, everyone I know going back to school are in their 40-50's. I have had nothing but positive comments, and even if I did have a few negative...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you remember what programs are not accredited, off the top of your head? I'm
  21. tokmom

    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    You do your own studies. Mine were on the three levels of heart failure . I mentioned the level and what the paper spoke too. Does that help? Go to the gcu library and use the search engine. Place...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    An excellent reason to go through with a buddy. We at least had 2 of us in the CLC, so it didn't naturally default to just one of
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    You haven't written the capstone yet have you? LOL. What class are you in? I can write a paper in 4, it's the editing that bites me in the butt. I'm too anal. I didn't mind writing papers, but the...
  24. tokmom

    Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    tokmom replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I have past
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I want to add, that I did research other online schools and I had certain criteria, such as a ground campus, and a school with a history. I have friends that did the U of P route and they did work...