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MJB2010

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  1. Rumors of courses changing?

    MJB2010 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Can anyone confirm or deny? Recent rumors : -There is a new version of Evidenced Based Practice. -I also heard that they are adding a paper to "Advanced Professional Roles" which is in the MSN track....

  2. Kudos to this doctor

    MJB2010 replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound cold, and I apologize. I worked on a bariatric floor for a short time when they were short staffed and quickly realized why they were short staffed. Very difficult floor with a...

  3. Mentors

    MJB2010 replied to erinmichele's topic in Western Governors University

    From my personal observation, the BSN program mentors seem a lot more flexible than the MSN ones. Hopefully you'll get a good one. Their job is to make sure you make "on time progress" and not fail...

  4. No response from Enrollment Counselor

    MJB2010 replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    I also had a very difficult time with enrollment, but that person who replied to you (D Smeath) helped me get in touch with someone that helped a lot. So do email

  5. Tips for a new grad

    MJB2010 replied to annavito's topic in General Students

    I would study from one NCLEX text, and get at least one CD for practice questions. I did Exam Cram for the text and Saunders for the practice questions, but that was a long time ago. Not sure if its...

  6. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

    MJB2010 replied to Mkakids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is something that varies a LOT regionally. In my area, ADNS have no problem getting hired and there is no greater pay or benefit to having a BSN. Actually you get a small raise for a...

  7. Community 228 Class WGU

    MJB2010 replied to Veritas10134's topic in Western Governors University

    I am in this class now, I feel it should be 6 credits instead of 3. It is pretty

  8. Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    MJB2010 replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital did this it was a complete fail. We did it for around 8 months, but even though we were not supposed to be interrupted they constantly interrupted us anyway. Then they started saying it...

  9. Rumors of courses changing?

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Western Governors University

    The beast still exists, it has just been revamped to a newer version. I have not heard from anyone if it is less beasty yet or

  10. Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    MJB2010 replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a dialysis nurse I went to many funerals. I loved my patients, I spent 3-4 hours with them 3 days a week. I knew their families, their histories, you really do get to know them and care...

  11. RN to MSN for the new RN

    MJB2010 replied to tecj's topic in Western Governors University

    You can never have too much education and your patients will benefit from you having more knowledge. People in this program come from all kinds of nursing jobs, not all are acute care. I think you...

  12. WGU statistics course changing?

    MJB2010 replied to Jm0136's topic in Western Governors University

    I contacted a course mentor to ask about the changes, I was told that they just updated the master list of videos. I found the videos very helpful and passed stats with an 86. I recommend the cohorts,...

  13. Is WGU Mac Friendly?

    MJB2010 replied to sk123's topic in Western Governors University

    They recently made some major changes to the portal. Before that my PC worked better, since that my mac works better. Mine is newer though. You need chrome and firefox, they seem to be the most...

  14. My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    MJB2010 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I buy all my scrubs online and just thought I would share my experiences in case it helps anyone else out there. I am plus sized and wear different sizes in each brand so when first ordering a new...

  15. Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

    MJB2010 replied to RNbrent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just curioous if anyone has made their choice, and how it is

  16. Georgia SWU-FNP Online

    MJB2010 replied to smith-alexanderBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would love to hear more about this program, and if they assist you with clinical placement. Going to go read up on it

  17. Want to complete RN to MSN Quickly

    MJB2010 replied to psychnursehusband's topic in Western Governors University

    That depends on your mentor, some have been able to let people switch mid term, while others have said you ahve to wait. There is not much consistancy with the

  18. Mentors

    MJB2010 replied to datki2015's topic in Western Governors University

    I am not a fan. Mine is very kind, but its just akward conversation. I really do not need a mentor to motivate me, and she doesnt seem to know much about the nursing classes, every question I have...

  19. Want to complete RN to MSN Quickly

    MJB2010 replied to psychnursehusband's topic in Western Governors University

    I also would advise you not to tell your mentor you are trying to go super fast. I think they are giving a lot of push back tot he mentors to stop that lately and there seems to be a lot of pushing to...

  20. WGU RN-MSN April 2016 start

    MJB2010 replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    I am in the RN-MSN program currently. There are 3 classes extra if you do rn-bsn then bsn-msn instead of the direct route. There is also an issue with people finishing the BSN and then having to wait...

  21. Beyond Frustrated with WGU

    MJB2010 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Western Governors University

    My enrollment experience was AWFUL! If I had not known someone who has been through the program there is no way I would have continued with this school based on the misinformation I kept receiving. I...

  22. WGU Starting 9/1/15 - Question

    MJB2010 replied to Nervous1's topic in Western Governors University

    I've got Care of the Older Adult, Nutrition, and 4 out of the 5 tasks for biochem done, 29 days in. Hoping to finish my last biochem task on Wednesday, and move on to my last class for this term this...

  23. Mandatory flu vaccines

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has instituted a new policy that you are required to have a flu vaccine. If FOR ANY REASON you cannot or will not get one, you must wear a mask from now until they deem the end of flu...

  24. Mandatory flu vaccines

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Right, through no fault of my own (a bad reaction to the vaccine, that was quite scary and cost me a week of pay to boot) I am being left with some pretty crappy choices. Lose my job, risk another...

  25. Mandatory flu vaccines

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    This is what will probably happen, but my pcp thinks I should not get ANY vaccine because we dont know what caused my reaction. However, it seems MOST LIKLEY that my reaction was a site infection...