happyheatherp

happyheatherp

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  1. Pros/Cons of different Masters degrees

    happyheatherp replied to schrist1374's topic in Advanced Practice

    You really need to go into an area that really makes you happy. I completed the Master's in Nurse Education because I absolutely loved teaching and still do. Money was not a deciding factor when I...

  2. University of Oklahoma HSC NP Program

    happyheatherp replied to muff81's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats to everyone who was accepted! If you didn't make it this year, keep trying. Just do what you can to strengthen your application in the

  3. University of Oklahoma Family Nurse Practitioner

    happyheatherp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Was anyone else accepted to the OU PT FNP Tulsa

  4. University of Oklahoma HSC NP Program

    happyheatherp replied to muff81's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted for their PT FNP as well, Tulsa

  5. University of Oklahoma Family Nurse Practitioner

    happyheatherp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I received an acceptance email Tuesday, which says a letter will follow in the mail....Super Excited!!! Anyone else heard

  6. University of Oklahoma Family Nurse Practitioner

    happyheatherp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I applied and went for an interview last week....patiently awaiting

  7. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

    happyheatherp replied to happyheatherp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had a very positive experience through OU's Nurse Education program. I worked FT while in school, not to say it was easy, but it was possible to do and work. I would recommend it to anyone!!

  8. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

    happyheatherp posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am awaiting my acceptance letter for OU. Anyone else waiting to hear,current students, or Alumni?? Wanting to hear from students who are or have experienced this program for any advice.

  9. Summer/Fall '14 Admissions

    happyheatherp replied to star2601's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am applying to the University of Oklahoma for the post-master's FNP program Summer '14. Nurse 21 years, received my MS-Nurse Education in 2011 from OU, GPA 3.91. I work in education and also work...

  10. Would you take a pay cut?

    happyheatherp replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

    I took about a $25,000/yr. pay cut to go from being in a clinical setting to an educational setting, but to me, it is worth it to be doing something you love. Money won't always bring you

  11. Please help me decide.... is it worth it to get an MSN Education

    happyheatherp replied to lifein08's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach in Kansas, and your MSN has to be in Nurse Education for the Kansas State Board of Nursing. I am not aware of those various MSN degrees in specialty areas unless you are talking about NP...

  12. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    happyheatherp replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am from NE Oklahoma, best wishes on your acceptance!!! Where in Oklahoma are you

  13. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

    happyheatherp replied to happyheatherp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I totally agree. I tend to be a real positive person, not letting much get in the way of that. I am looking forward to it!! Guess I will see, but hopefully that was just her own personal opinion....

  14. OU (University of Oklahoma) MSN Nurse Educator Program

    happyheatherp replied to happyheatherp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was acccepted to the MSN-Nurse Educator program through OU!!!! Yay!!! Anyone else at

  15. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    happyheatherp replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I received my letter of acceptance to OU's MSN-Nurse Educator program. I am very excited. Anyone else from OU-Oklahoma? Good luck to everyone out

  16. 1460 on GRE and not accepted?

    happyheatherp replied to sandmanwife's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When was the cutoff date for the application period? Sounds like the time ran out for him to get his information in before the decision was made. Maybe they would have taken him if the information...

  17. AAS-LPN/ Confused!

    happyheatherp replied to lifelearningrn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At the college I teach at (a 1+1 nursing program), the students have a few gen. ed. classes they have to have to start the LPN program, then at the end of the 1st year they set for their boards. Then...

  18. Kennedy Ulcer

    happyheatherp replied to SarasLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our hospital had a lady in her 50's who came in through the ER with EMS in a code blue. She was resuscitated and survived, then was sent to ICU on the vent. Within a couple of days, her coccyx became...

  19. Advice needed on further education from here

    happyheatherp replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, once you have your BSN, for me to go PT it is another 19 mo. or so. They have an RN to BSN that is 9 mo. FT study, so maybe 16-18 mo. PT study. Part of the MSN curriculum is the core classes that...

  20. Advice needed on further education from here

    happyheatherp replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    The MSN Nurse Educator track is online, but I still have 384 hours of required teaching practicum to complete in an education setting. I chose the Nurse Educator path because I was going to teach. You...

  21. Advice needed on further education from here

    happyheatherp replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 18 years, and I have my BSN, and will be starting my MSN this fall. I am pursuing my MSN because I teach as well as work clinically, and I need my MSN, or be working on it, to...

  22. Got accepted to Nursing school...but I want a tattoo :(

    happyheatherp replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    I am a Nursing Instructor, and I always tell my nursing students.....if you have to ask, you probably shouldn't do

  23. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

    happyheatherp replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    From my experience, when a new potential employer calls Human Resources for a reference check, they will not be able to ask details. They can inquire whether or not she was employed there, for how...

  24. Increase In Obese Mothers=Increase in Risks

    happyheatherp replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is not at all what I was saying. I was overweight, if you had read my post, and when you become pregnant, whether you are overweight, drink alcohol, use drugs, or whatever, you have to take care...

  25. Increase In Obese Mothers=Increase in Risks

    happyheatherp replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I became pregnant, I was overweight, but would not consider myself obese at 196#. By the charts, that would be like 30 # too heavy. I know my OB Dr informed me of the risks of weight gain, and...