tokmom BSN, RN

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    GCU, Capstone

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

    It went really well. I had an amazing professor who made a very busy class doable. The large paper is actually broken down into smaller papers and then put together into the capstone. It a very busy...
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    Any Grand Canyon RN-BSN grads?

    tokmom posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in my second class and so far have been challenged. The paper writing is mind boggling. Can anyone tell me what to expect for stats? Are there many tests? A final? I'm worried about taking this...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The workbook is already preloaded into your online books, however you need the chapters. Otherwise, start reading basic information from anything that make sense to you! Let us know how you are...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Yeah, that is a level three, but I only used that once because the instructor told us too. It takes level 2 and breaks it down further. IMO, I only did through level 2 as did another person and we did...
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    Grand canyon University

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

    IMO, aim them at what you need to know for the class, or find some beginner ones. There are some from GCU that did match homework, but it's for excel and doesn't help with the
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    Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    tokmom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What did they do with the ADN
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    Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    tokmom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Actually those journals are aimed at the exact people that need to read them. The floor nurse who can change the world IF they banded together. Nurses DO need to speak of and if we don't, we really...
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    Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    tokmom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think nursing journals DO need to push work/balance mindset. You CAN have both. I find myself very balanced in my job, even though I do committee work on top of my normal 36 hours. My balance is not...
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    Grand canyon University

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

    Welcome back to the dark side. :) If you are not familiar with statistics, start by reading the definition of what you will be studying. Buy a book on stats for beginners, dummies, idiots, healthcare...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Friday was always my turn in days too. I would be in a near panic if things were not turned by Saturday afternoon. Pandora had to talk me down from the ledge a few times. Headings: Have you looked at...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    That was so me! I was always over and staying in the word count
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    Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    tokmom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Having gone off the ledge and away from the profession and back in again, I finally learned a few things about nursing in general and myself. 1) if your unit sucks, then leave. I spent 16 years at my...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Be very careful with quotations/citations. Some instructors will ding you for that, because they feel it's not in your own
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    According to the APA folk, 20% is what they deem acceptable, hence GCU using this as a guideline. (the things that take up space in my brain.. like this is useful information!
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Do you run a spell check and grammar check with grammarly? Do you have the program on your laptop as an
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    fingers crossed for a decent grade. That was a not-so-fun power
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    You need a BIG umbrella to block all that is raining down on you! I hope the IBS/colitis is easily managed and you find a house soon. Oh and a job you like. Big hugs to you too! You and sunshine...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Holy cow! That just sounds awful! I didn't know a staple gun could cause that many problems! Yikes! My biggest concern was something awful was going to happen and I would not be able to finish. Big...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Good heavens! I don't think it's an excuse, it's reality. I do understand though. When I received my grade back on my paper I wrote when so sick with campylobacter, the professor was like WTH was...
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    AN Nursing Award - We Need Your Input

    tokmom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I know of the Daisy and AMSN has the Prism award, which goes to a department. Individual is the Daisy, as previously noted by the other poster. I do believe nurses should be recognized for the...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    I don't think any of us like writing papers, but it's a necessary evil. I can pretty much bet though your writing will improve and it will become easier. I hate to say this..but I sort of miss...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    1) Check your pm 2) You can cite, but the score is picking up too much of similarity. What you need to do is read and then take what you read and put it in your own words. Also using a thesaurus helps...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    What class and power point? I hope the instructor gives you some leeway since you were ill. Poor thing. I hope you are feeling
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Also want to add, you will become much quicker with papers in general. Trust me, lol. I still took days to edit, but I could write the paper itself in 1-2 days. It was rough and I would then take the...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Don't worry about your name, class etc..being in red. What is your tii score, on average? If it's well below 20%, then don't even worry. My papers ran anywhere from 0%-9%. What is it that makes you...