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Please help me with this. I have sent you a message as well with my contact information.

1. Every VA runs there program differently. So you will need to ask the scholarship coordinator. For instance, I was denied at the very end of the process because my program wasn’t 100% in person. There were some online classes. 2. You have to work whenever you aren’t taking classes. The VANEEP covers all of your tuition up to a certain amount. There is a limit.

This is great info! A few years ago when I was trying to navigate the system there was no helpful info out there. I would like to add my 2 cents about the VA scholarship programs in general. There are national guideline but local VA’s can also create their own guideline. I was a LPN and started an LPN to RN program. I followed their guidelines to a T and stayed in constant contact with the Scholarship Coordinator. During my application process, the coordinator asked how I was going to work and attend school (EISP). I told her it was a hybrid program. The didactic was online and clinical was in person. My local VA did not approve hybrid programs. This guideline wasn’t stated in any paperwork. I escalated the issue and the union produced minutes from the RN council years before I started. That stated they would no longer fund hybrid programs. I was livid. I resigned the following month.

Thank you! Where did you acquire your CEU’s ?

The clinical days during second semester is only Monday or Tuesday. Practicum during third semester is based on your preceptors schedule. Some people were able to get preceptors that worked weekends. The main book that was used was Hoffman Sullivan Medical-Surgically Nursing. You have to purchase it new to access the online content/quizzes for school.

There isn’t a clinical the first semester. There is a skills course that you’re able to clep. The second semester clinical is completed at one of the local hospitals near bowling green. The third semester is your practicum. They try to get you a practicum site close to you. I ended up driving an hour for my practicum. I lived outside of Nashville.

You’ve describe every nursing exam including the NCLEX-RN. You’re going to get varying opinions on their exams. So take what I say with a grain of salt. Each exam will have multiple recorded audio Power Point lecture videos to help you prepare. I personally was able to successfully pass the exams by watching those videos. All the material on the exams is covered in the videos. no papers or discussions. We just had quizzes. You had to get a certain percentage of the questions right before you got credit. It literally takes hours sometimes.

I think each med Surg course had 5 exams, final and a HESI. You also have a lot of busy work assignments. They’re not difficult just time consuming.

Hey! The CLEP exams (OB, Mental Health and Peds) are basically HESI exams on the subject. I think you have to get a 76% or 77% to pass. I used Saunders NCLEX-RN to help review. The skills clep is in the WKU skills lab. You have to demonstrate three skills from a list of 10 (I think). The instructor testing you chooses which skill. One of the skills will be a sterile procedure. You have to clep a course before the semester you are scheduled to take the course. I.E. if you're scheduled to take Mental health in the Spring. You have to CLEP it in the the previous Fall semester. You only have one chance to clep. If you aren't successful; you have to take the course. There are only four nursing courses you can clep. Skills, Mental health, Peds and OB. You still have take all the med surg courses, your clinical rotation and practicum rotation. There is no way to graduate earlier than three semesters. If you clep you will just have fewer courses than those who choose not to clep. I can't speak to the none courses. I completed all of those before I started the program.

https://www.wku.edu/nursing/asn/lpntoasncurriculum.php The only preq classes are developmental psy and A&P I and 2. I strongly suggest completing all none nursing courses before starting though.

I’ve been a nurse, in Psych, for over a decade. I started as an LPN- then I obtained my ASN and recently received my BSN. I busted my *** every step of the way. I’ve been on interdisciplinary teams, worked alongside psychologists, social workers, psychiatrist and pmhnp; helping plan patient’s treatment. I’ve cared for a diverse population; Veterans, adolescents, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, geriatric, etc. This not something I want to do “on the fly”. I’m passionate about mental health. One of the reasons I want to become a pmhnp is to increase my knowledge about the specialty. If I’m not able to work full time and go to school part time- so be it. That’s all you need to say- instead of making blanket assumptions.

Well, your username checks out! I’m not sure what part of my question made you “nervous”. You seem to have made a few assumptions about me. Kinda makes me wonder what type of provider you are. You ASSUME I’m attempting to complete a program as quickly as possible. Nothing in my question alluded to that. I even said I don’t think it will be possible to do a program full time. I honestly don’t care how long it takes. Time is going to pass regardless. I was merely looking for personal experiences of other people with my challenges. Anyway, I was able to find a very helpful pmhnp group on Facebook. The members were extremely helpful and encouraging.

Hello, I plan to start a PMHNP program fall 20’. I’m looking for advice or personal experience with time management in a PMHNP program. I’m currently the primary provider for the family; not working is not an option. I don’t think I can really drop down to part time either but I would be off 4 days a week ( 3 12’s schedule). I also have two young children. They’ll be 2 and 4 when I start the program. I would like to do the program full time but I don’t think it would be possible. My friend with no children had to drop down to part time to complete her FNP. So I’m a little discouraged. Any advice or recommendation is greatly appreciated. I’m looking at East Tennessee State University program. It’s a state school. It’s all online. If you live in the state they assist in clinical placement. Full time is 18 months. Part time is almost three years I think.

If you have the extra cash. I recommend purchasing access to uworld for 30 days and answer all of the questions to whatever clep test you're taking. If you're taking the peds clep answer all of the peds questions on uworld. Make sure you read all of the rationales too. Good luck! I graduated Fall 18'

I recently encountered the Philips Respironics V60 ventilator the gold standard hospital dedicated noninvasive ventilator. It led me to wonder about a DNI order. If someone was a DNI would it be ethical to use a V60 on them?

I have been an LPN for 8 years. Part of the reason I have been an LPN so long was due to leisurely taking excelsior courses. I only needed my core nursing courses. I was averaging about 1 course a year though. I eventually gave up and decided I needed more structure and enrolled into an LPN to RN hybrid program at a community college. All lectures and testing are completed online. Clinical and practicum rotation are completed in person. I am set to graduate this December and I have started looking for a BSN program. I've already been accepted to the local state college online RN to BSN program. I should be able to complete it in a year. It looks like it will be about 4-5K more a year than WGU. I am leaning more towards WGU because of the cost and flexibility. Here's my question: For those of you who that have experience with both colleges, do you think my past difficulties with Excelsior will be the same at WGU? Is WGU a little more structured than Excelsior? I felt like I was on my own with Excelsior. I never felt like I was ready for an exam. I did complete the majority of the nursing with only three courses remaining then the care plan and CPNE of course.

Hey! I really appreciate that you are sharing your experience. I've been an LPN for 8 years and I will complete my ASN this December- still kicking myself for waiting so long. I'm thinking about enrolling into WGU's RN to BSN program. I'm anxious to see your take on Biochemistry. It's one of the courses really holding me back from applying. One of the reasons it has taken me so long to get my RN- was my failed attempt at Excelsior. I'm worried that since I wasn't successful in that program- I will have a difficult time in with WGU.

I applied September 1st 2017 and I received my letter/email September 20th 2017. Good luck! It's a great program for working LPNs. I'll be finished December 18'! I can't wait!

I'm looking for more information about this program. Is it possible to complete the program online? Do you have to find your own clinical sites? I'm looking at the Hendersonville campus. Also interested in hearing about your personal experience. Thank you,

I'm not sure what my GPA was- it was low due to a previous Bachelors degrees. Probably the bare minimum. My Hesi score was 90.67%

Depends on the semester you start. Summer semester is shorter. 3-5 months.

Sorry, my question wasn't very clear. What is the etiquette for resigning while on FMLA? Possible repercussions? I would like to return in the future.

I'm currently on Paternity leave. I originally took my current job because it would provide opportunities for growth. It also has a tuition incentive program to further my education. I've been there 1 year and 4 months. Due to issues outside of my control, I will not receive the tuition incentive. The scholarship chair was fired and their replacement didn't turn my application in on time. By the time the next application period occurs- I will have completed my education. I also took a hefty pay cut to take this job. I felt it was worth it at the time due to the potential tuition incentive. I want to go back to my old job. Which will work better for my family and pays more. The pay is big since I am paying out of pocket for school. I also wish to return to my current job (different position) once I complete my education.

2nd semester clinical rotation is once a week. 8hr rotation. It's either on Monday or Tuesday. Third semester practicum is 120 hours with a proctor. Hope this answers your questions. It will be tough to do from Washington State unless you plan to relocate close to the school for roughly 8 months.

There isn't a clinical rotation the first semester. Second semester, clinical is once a week. It's either on Monday or Tuesday- 6:45am-4:15pm. They try to accommodate your choice. It's about 13 days. Third semester, you have practicum. I think it's twice a week. 12 hour shifts. It's a total of 10 days. The days are based on your proctors schedule but they try to pair you with someone who works with your schedule. Hope this help!