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    Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    chuckster posted a topic in Ohio University

    Since it seems that there's quite a bit of interest, I'm attempting to start a new thread devoted exclusively to the OU on-line RN-BSN program that will hopefully build on the comments on assorted...
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    265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    chuckster replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wonder if myoglobin is on to something with his hypothesis. My NCLEX experience is from quite a while ago but was the full 265 questions. More surprising was the number of calculation questions on...
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    Is this for Me?

    chuckster replied to Mr. Confused's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A couple of thoughts. Your age is not a barrier to getting a nursing education, however, your plans should absolutely include the BSN. The overwhelming preference by employers in most parts of the US,...
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    Improving immigration status

    chuckster posted a topic in Canada

    Hi - for a variety of reasons, I’d like to immigrate to Canada but was recently assessed as not eligible. I'm wondering what, if anything, I can do to change my status. A few words about my...
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    Improving immigration status

    chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Canada

    Thanks for the suggestion. I've looked at finding an employer in the past, but unfortunately without much success. Perhaps the situation has changed of late and it it certainly is worth re-examining,...
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    Seeking Advice in Philadelphia!

    chuckster replied to davidinphiladelphia's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You may be able to do what your want for less than you've budgeted. Like you, I had a previous non-nursing degree and went to CC for my ADN (in my case, DCCC). My cost (less than $6k) was less than...
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    Improving immigration status

    chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Canada

    When the on-line CRS calculator came up at less than the typically needed points, I then contacted a Canadian immigration attorney. His determination, was also that I was ineligible, though I did not...
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    ADN vs. ABSN

    chuckster replied to anicole285's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The least expensive route to becoming an RN is going to be getting your ADN from your local community college. As others have already noted, there is an overwhelming preference for BSN's and depending...
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    MSN-PMHNP Program Recommendations?

    chuckster posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Looking for suggestions regarding online PMHNP prgrams that are still offered at the master's level. Right now, I'm considering the Drexel program primarily because of it's nearby location (there are...
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    Wilmington MSN program

    chuckster posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering the Wilm U MSN program but don't really know anything about the college. must less the program. Can any DE residents provide some feedback about either the school or the
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    Utah RN pay, Salt Lake City area

    chuckster replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    Bumping this. Curious - is this still the case in
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    chuckster replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ran across this older thread and wondered if things have changed. With the current large surplus of health care personnel in my area, nearly all nursing positions and even most openings for UAPs state...
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    Different job markets for ADN's & BSN's?

    chuckster posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Link to full article (via Medscape): Medscape: Medscape Access The ADN vs BSN topic has been beaten almost to death, but there has not been a lot of objectivity in many of the arguments. This recent...
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    Staying late, not getting paid.

    chuckster replied to ladylawless2317's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sympathize, but while it may unethical for your employer to effectively require you to put in uncompensated time, as seems to be the case here, it is probably not a violation of the Fair Labor...
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    My next move -seeking advice-

    chuckster replied to charky93's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not sure why you think the LPN will shorten your path to ADN by a year and half. Things vary from one Community College to the next but LPN's at my CC only skipped one semester of the nominal five...
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    Ball State MSN-FNP program

    chuckster posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Considering the Ball State program and looking for feedback from anyone familiar with
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    Ball State MSN-FNP program

    chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Cauliflower. I'm not bothered by the self-study aspect of the program - this seems to be the trend and in any event, is something I'm familiar with from my RN-BSN program a few years back. I...
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    My next move -seeking advice-

    chuckster replied to charky93's topic in Men in Nursing

    Both ADN's and Diploma nurses are anachronisms that are likely to disappear in the not-too-distant future, with the active support of the ANA abetted by a poor job market all but ensuring that...
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    Cal State Dominquez Hills FNP

    chuckster posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Looking for some info on the CSU-DU MSN-FNP program. The website provides a great deal of data but is a bit lacking in useful information however. A quick search here on AN did not turn up much, so I...
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    chuckster replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    A very big second to this. IMHO, it is one of the best shows on television and the blackest of black comedies. Doctors, nurses, patients and family are equally skewered, but the writers do an...
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    Career Change

    chuckster replied to Usmcwife925's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you enjoy interaction with patients and want to get a bit more "hands on" experience with patient care, you could consider getting your EMT cert and volunteering. This option will depend largely on...
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    Broomall rehab

    chuckster replied to Ms.Nurse2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't really have any info on the facility per se, but can tell you about my experience with them. Some years ago, I went to the facility to drop off an application in response to their...
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    RN ~ BSN @ 55 ?

    chuckster replied to tjmrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would look for a program with both regional (e. g., Mid-Atlantic, New England, Western States) and national (CCNE, ANCC) accreditation. There are many such on-line programs and many are also run by...
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    Job prospects in upstate NY

    chuckster posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Greetings all. Looking for a general idea of the job prospects in upstate NY - the Adirondack region particularly and even more specifically, in and near Essex
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    Does the University you get your BSN from matter?

    chuckster replied to sarahstjohn3's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have a slightly different take. Your job and salary prospects are considerably enhanced if your degree is from one of the Ivy's (Penn, Yale, etc), Ivy-equivalents (e. g. Stanford, Johns Hopkins) or...