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Hi all, I already have an MSN (focus in public health) and have been thinking about getting into informatics. Since I already have an MSN, do I need to do another one specifically in informatics or is it OK to just do a certificate program? My B...

The thing that turns me away from UX is all the programs I've looked at seem to only focus on design, whereas I'm more interested in the UX Research side.

Hi Lisa, Thanks so much! I've narrowed my choices down to a few informatics programs. But now I'm also getting interested in UX research, since I do a lot of pt education and am always looking for ways to make pt education materials more us...

Just wondering how those who've graduated since this thread first started -- I'd love to hear updates on the job front from grads of this WGU program, thanks!

Hi all, I feel like I've hit a wall professionally. I'm 43, have been an RN for 10 yrs (my second career, before that I was a technical writer), mostly in the outpatient setting as a diabetes educator. I work for a big HMO and feel stuck, there's no ...

Hi all, I was originally accepted into 3 different FNP distance education programs: Gonzaga, Frontier, and George Washington University. I finally decided on Gonzaga, but health issues made me defer enrollment twice. My health has improved, but now I...

There aren't any part-time jobs in my area so I'm stuck with full-time. I'd love to be an FNP and have several online programs I'd like to apply to, but I'm worried about pulling off both work and school, but I'm single and don't have kids so I'd hav...

Thanks so much for the encouragement! I'm going to start working on my application materials next week :)

Wow! You're my hero :) Depending on the school I get into I may not be starting clinicals right away, so that's a plus as I'd have some time to prepare and figure out my schedule... oh and accrue more PTO :) Thanks for sharing your story!

Which school are you going to? I haven't even sent applications yet!

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm in an outpatient clinic so it's a M-F schedule. I know of other clinics that are open on weekends and/or evenings, I'd have to find out if they accept NP students to do clinicals there.

Forgot to add that the FNP programs I'm looking into are all post-Master's certificate programs.

I'd definitely do NP school part-time if working full-time... I doubt I could do both full-time. Thanks for your feedback! :)

After taking pts' O2 sats for so many semesters, I realize that no one's ever explained to me exactly how they work! I'd like to know since I'm sure one of my pts will someday ask me! I know the laser is involved, but how just how does it work to rev...

I got an email that a message was posted in this thread by "kismet44RN," but I cannot find the message! Kismet44RN, please re-post or send me a private message. I'd like to hear about your test experience. Thanks!

I don't understand how if you just got passed the NCLEX in February, how you were allowed to take the CDE exam? Before you even apply for the exam you have to have spent at least 2 years doing diabetes education, plus have a minimum of 1000 hours of ...

The Core Curriculum is no longer published, unfortunately.

After finishing nursing school, it took me several months to finally get a job (I live in San Francisco and the market is tough here for new grads). Other RNs advised me to start anywhere, such as a clinic. I finally did get a position in a women's o...

Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've posted, but I felt compelled to post about this. My best friend, who had to take the NCLEX 3 times, called me this morning to say she finally passed. What was the difference this time versus the last two? I i...

I'd say "no" as well. More importance is placed on charting than actually caring for patients, and I'm sorry to say that there are many nurses out there with horrible attitudes who make life very unpleasant for everyone else, at least in my experienc...

Hi Suzanne, Right now I have some seniority, but only over other per diems, and they can let me go whenever they want, though for the next couple of months I'm probably safe. The hospital administration's end goal; however, is to keep just one RN in ...

Interesting turn of events today... The medical director of the clinic today asked me to let her know asap if I get another job. I told her my situation and that I wasn't planning to leave. She said, "Good, because we're going to need you a lot more...

Wow, quite a few responses since my last post! The latest postings I've seen for LTC facilities were for LVNs. Seems they hire very few RNs and more LVNs because it's cheaper. I'll keep looking though, of course. I've seen new grad programs available...

Yes js408, I feel like we're in a depression too. I work at a public (county) hospital though, so I would think we'd see MORE patients as those who can't afford insurance due to job losses will be turning to our hospital. County officials are still p...

No, I'm not a traveler... they require floor experience too. Eriksoln, what didn't you like about Kaiser? Seems like a lot of RNs here want to work for them because of their benefits. I'm not picky, I just really want floor experience... even just on...