StretchRN

I graduated from IWU in their RN-BSN program and it was a blended format...part online, part in class. I originally applied to IWU because the program was supposed to be completely online. At some point during my admission process, I was notified that they were going to be going to a blended format and by that point, I was committed and ready to start so I gave it a shot. It actually worked out great. I got the benefit of face to face time with my instructors. I was able to meet and talk with local administrators when I had questions or issues. My online courses were mostly taught by faculty from Indiana but a few were local and willing to meet up if needed. One instructor called me a few times on the phone when I had questions and didn't understand her responses online. Overall, I felt very supported by the program at IWU. I graduated this past year and I am looking to enroll in the MSN program. I found them to be fair, supportive, and truly care about their students...at least in the nursing program. The assignments were fair and reasonable. I also found that they were always looking for feedback and willing to make adjustments to the schedule or assignments within reason.

I start each shift with one pen and trauma shears in my pocket with my stetho and tape are around my neck. I'm curious about what is in everyone's pockets at the END of their shift,lol. I ended my shift yesterday with an empty ativan vile, 2 lid tabs from medication viles, 1 bandaid, a 3ml syringe still in the wrapper, a wad of alcohol swabs, 6 pens (accidentally stolen from coworkers a pt's family member's phone number they wrote on an old receipt, 55 cents, and a gum wrapper.

Graduated mid December, took NCLEX and passed last week. Start new job in the ED next week. It's been one helluva ride!