kathiernc

Hi Paulsm, I've been back in acute care as an educator for 3 years and did long-term care Staff Development for 10+ years before that. I have my Masters in Ed Leadership but have recently started back (very part time) on my Masters in Nursing with an Ed specialty. Let me know if I can help!

$700/credit for online courses may be something you need to look at, too. I'm taking MSN classes at a private college and it's $930/course (3 credits). Granted, I have to drive 60 miles round trip to get there & make myself crazy trying to get out of work "on time" (3:30) to make the start of a 4:20 class, but I get 2 classes a year paid by my employer ($2,000 reimbursement/yr). I like the networking that I get to do with colleagues by being in a face to face class. Plenty of time people are a little late (even up to 5pm) and the instructor understands. Let's face it, they were probably working full time and trying to get through school at some point in their lives, too. Think about looking into an MSN program in your area. The comraderie and colleguality you'll build will be just as valuable as the degree.