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  1. St. Joseph's College: Maine

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi: Just wondering if anyone is enrolled or has graduated from St. Josephs in Standish, ME (distance learning program)? I am looking into their dual degree of MSN/MHCA(Masters in healthcare...

  2. Capella University????

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Looking for information on Capella University. I am very interested in their PhD:Nsg Education program. Has anyone graduated from or in the process of taking courses at Capella? I received my BS...

  3. Capella University????

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much. They actually have a new Nsg Education specialization that I will be starting. I'm getting ready to go to my first colloquium in VA. I appreciate the tips toward dissertation phase. I...

  4. Capella University????

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much for the information. It makes me feel better that someone out there at least knows of a happy customer. Have a good

  5. Capella University????

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much! Is she a PhD student? I really like the idea of this program and want to start ASAP. Is she on allnurse so I can ask her a few questions?

  6. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    gerinurse10 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Graduated 2000. Went on for my MSN. Presently working as an Assistant Prof of Nsg at a state univ. Specialty Geriatric and Community Health

  7. Help: I want to teach but not clinical nursing!!

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello everyone! I need some advice. I want to teach but not necessarily clinical nursing. I am uncomfortable with hands on nursing but love working and teaching nurses...

  8. Should I make the move?

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi everybody. Need your opinion on something. I will be interviewing for a part time position as a university assistant in a nsg. dept. (helping with clinical placements, questions re program etc)....

  9. Should I make the move?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    OHHH!Yes!! I got the job:lol2: I am so excited. They called today and offered me the position. I think this is one of my better moves I have taken for my career. Thanks for all your support.

  10. adding to doctors orders... legal or not?

    gerinurse10 replied to nursepeachie's topic in Legal

    I had a state reviewer tell me to add new orders to existing MD orders (assisted living). Of course I asked if this was the right thing to do and he said yes. It still freaks me out to write on an...

  11. Should I make the move?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi everybody. I went for my interview today, it went well. I really want this job. The professor I met with was really nice, sort of questioned why I would want a job like this one b/c of the mgmt...

  12. How would you handle this?

    gerinurse10 replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Two words: Fire Her! From the looks of it she would have already received 3 written warnings (check your policy on this) and would have been fired at my facility. It is unacceptable behavior....

  13. Help: I want to teach but not clinical nursing!!

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks everyone for your input. I have time to think about all this so we will see what happens. It can't hurt to have an MSN whatever direction I head. I do like the idea of teaching community...

  14. Help: I want to teach but not clinical nursing!!

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi! Thanks for your response. I work in community health and can't imagine working on a med/surg floor now, let alone with students. Do you have any advice on other academic areas I could get into...

  15. Fear of Nursing and Bedside Care

    gerinurse10 replied to angelica_rn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Hi: I've been a nurse for about 12 years and I can't stand hands on, bedside care. I hate the responsibility that goes with it, the feeling you have to know everything. To this day I hate giving...

  16. Thinking about Grad School for Staff Dev.

    gerinurse10 replied to nurselily3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What other college courses can be taught if you have a MSN? Am I only able to teach nursing oriented courses? What do other professors have for credentials within their speciality? The reason I ask...

  17. Malpractice Question

    gerinurse10 replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have to say the more I keep researching a career as a nurse educator the more I find negatives. First the pay is not the greatest;liability wise you are responsible for all those students under your...

  18. Adjunct Prof.:How are they paid?

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am curious on how adjunct professors in nursing programs are paid? Is it hourly or a set rate for a 3 credit course? How many hours a week are put into teaching an adjunct course? Do you get paid...

  19. Adjunct Prof.:How are they paid?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Everytime I ask these salary questions I feel like I am setting myself up. I kind of knew that teaching isn't the most profitable profession. So why do people do it? I get torn because right now I...

  20. Adjunct Prof.:How are they paid?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That doesn't sound like alot of money when you break down the hours. That's the bad thing about doing clinical as an adjunct. This is why I started this question. I have heard from some other...

  21. Is it possible to find lecture positions only?

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What if someone wanted to only teach by giving lectures and not clinicals in a nursing program? I really do not enjoy hands on nursing but love teaching nurses the paper side/regs/business etc. of...

  22. Is it possible to find lecture positions only?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks Vicky: As always very helpful info. I'm thinking maybe doing adjunct community health courses and work on my doctorate. I wouldn't mind bringing students into the community into different...

  23. How do nurse educators know what they know?

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I know this might sound silly but how do you know all the info that you teach? I have been told that a good nursing educator is a generalist in nursing, not necessarily a master of the subject. If...

  24. How do nurse educators know what they know?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Your responses have helped me understand the educators role. I've always felt I was a "Jack of all trades, master of none". This of course concerned me because I really thought you needed to be a...

  25. Adjunct Prof.:How are they paid?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would assume you get all this information on the interview. I found some specific salary ranges on the college sites that I would be interested working at ie. ADN program you get $3200- per 3...