meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    I have an MSN and need the 3Ps!

    meanmaryjean posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I currently hold an MSN in Education and want to get into the DNP program at University of Southern Indiana. I missed the application deadline for Fall, 2014. In the meantime- I would love to take the...
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    "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    meanmaryjean posted a topic in General Students

    I am noticing an increasing number of posts lately by soon-to-be graduates (or prospective students) casually mentioning that they are attending a 'prestige' school. I'm not sure where this is coming...
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    If I don’t go to my NCLEX exam, will that count as a failure?

    meanmaryjean replied to Nsco2018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am 99.99% certain that you must open the exam to have it record as an
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    MSN education vs leadership

    meanmaryjean replied to Nursemomx2's topic in Western Governors University

    Many of those facilities are places we put students for clinicals. They actively recruit our grads into residency
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    license status: failed/rejected??

    meanmaryjean replied to jennastudentnurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Could something have popped hot on your background
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    MSN education vs leadership

    meanmaryjean replied to Nursemomx2's topic in Western Governors University

    The Education degree is tilted toward academic education- not professional development per se. (They're all like that around the US and it baffles me) Leadership is more hospital/ facility...
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    Academic Integrity question

    meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only the school can answer that. Generally- they will want to examine a syllabus for the course (the university should be able to provide this) to make sure the same content is covered - unless there...
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    Academic Integrity question

    meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply for ADN programs as well. Far lest costly, same NCLEX/ RN at the end- and since you have a previous degree- you can do an RN-to-BSN very quickly once you
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    Academic Integrity question

    meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. I think having some experience as a CNA is the most important besides your science GPA and TEAS. But every school looks at different things- so it is important to know the requirements of the...
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    Capella Flexpath RN to BSN 2020

    meanmaryjean replied to TravelerRN27's topic in School, College Programs

    You have to be an RN is
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    Academic Integrity question

    meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't think so- esp. since even here you have been able to reflect and own the error. You'll likely have to explain it- but otherwise I think you would be fine. (I used to make admission...
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    Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    meanmaryjean replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    That is incorrect- and if you would be willing to share that person's name (privately of course) I'll make sure they get connected to the correct info. There are dedicated prelicensure (PL) enrollment...
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    Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    meanmaryjean replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    It really depends on where in the state you live. Indy metro area has multiple start dates per year. Elkhart/ Ft. Wayne, Vincennes/ Evansville areas tend to only have on in Feb/
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    meanmaryjean replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are 100% correct. ALL major religions stress serving our fellow man. “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your...
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    Dismissal From Nursing Program - Is all hope lost?

    meanmaryjean replied to Rach1234567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is hope but it will involve complete honesty, owning what happened AND a solid plan for making certain it NEVER happens
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    misdemeanors and getting accepted into the nursing program

    meanmaryjean replied to jbranson18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you have had a clean record since- the Indiana BON will make you jump thru some hoops but you should be OK. (I have experience as a Director of an IN nursing
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    Need Advice! CA BRN Will Not Accept My WGU Advanced Pharm Classes!

    meanmaryjean replied to RNADN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WGU is a non-profit, fully accredited and the rules were written before the wide acceptance of online education. Take the time to really examine the issue and then come back. This was an OIG...
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    Need Advice! CA BRN Will Not Accept My WGU Advanced Pharm Classes!

    meanmaryjean replied to RNADN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Except the follow up completely exonerated WGU
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    How to educate spouse about what I do as an NP?

    meanmaryjean replied to deliverator's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So I suppose not acting like an a** at home is out of the questions? Because that sounds like a good starting place to
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto
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    States that don't require residency for license?

    meanmaryjean replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    If I can clarify a bit: You can obtain a single state license in any/ all states you wish provided you want to keep up with their requirements. The 'if you are getting a license in a compact...
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    MSN Capstone

    meanmaryjean replied to Meekie J.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Look at a real-life problem in your workplace. Working on something that will improve YOUR work in addition to others is always a
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    MSN Capstone

    meanmaryjean replied to Meekie J.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    What is the focus of your MSN? APRN? Leadership? Education? Informatics? That might help drive the
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    WGU RN-BSN 2020 GRADUATE!

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseEffort's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm not sure what you mean by ambiguity and pay as you go. WGU has 'flat rate' tuition, in other words you pay $x-amount for a six month term. If you complete the courses in that term early and...
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    How Should I Respond to a Bad Clinical Eval?

    meanmaryjean replied to lcb's topic in General Students

    "I would like to take this evaluation as a learning and growth opportunity. Would you (instructor) be open to a meeting to discuss your comments and recommend ways in which I might