meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    BSN Prelicensure Program at WGU right for me?

    meanmaryjean replied to ampersand's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, I think a voluntary withdrawal is ok, but a failure, or withdrawn while failing is the problem. Again, ask the WGU people for a definitive
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    BSN Prelicensure Program at WGU right for me?

    meanmaryjean replied to ampersand's topic in Western Governors University

    If you're asking ME about acceptance letters, No, I am not part of that process.
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    College Network vs. DLSI

    meanmaryjean replied to Devhunter's topic in LPN to RN

    College Network is under investigation from MANY Attorneys General of MANY states. They are being sued out the wazoo. Go directly to the SCHOOL you want to enroll in and skip the
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    BSN Prelicensure Program at WGU right for me?

    meanmaryjean replied to ampersand's topic in Western Governors University

    I am not 100% certain in this policy, but I THINK that you cannot have failed out of a previous program and still enroll. You might call and speak with a pre-licensure BSN enrollment counselor. They...
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    BSN Prelicensure Program at WGU right for me?

    meanmaryjean replied to ampersand's topic in Western Governors University

    Where do you live? This program is only available in five states: California, Florida, Indiana, Washington and
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    Quality of Nursing Programs in Southern States

    meanmaryjean replied to ROCTJ's topic in General Students

    Please make your friend aware of the delicious irony of the Excelsior situation (a 'northern' nursing school) PS: Not dissing Excelsior- just making a point to OPs
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    Quality of Nursing Programs in Southern States

    meanmaryjean replied to ROCTJ's topic in General Students

    I'm going to be blunt: Your friend does not know what she is talking
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    Cost of LPN program?

    meanmaryjean replied to jackhensy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That sounds really reasonable. PS: My LPN program (all-inclusive like yours) was $650.......in
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    TB Testing Issues

    meanmaryjean replied to ChloeYoshino's topic in General Nursing

    TB test do not get read for 48-72 hours for a
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    meanmaryjean replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    OP????????
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    Nursing Student with T1 Diabetes

    meanmaryjean replied to a.henrietta's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, yes, I would want to know. Just because diabetes can be unpredictable, and I want to know if you look pale/sweaty/out of it - it could be being grossed out at something, or it could...
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    Will I be able to get a hospital job with BSN from WGU? Will they look at it different?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jaellys's topic in Western Governors University

    CCNE is considered a national
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    meanmaryjean replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    Again, some details please. Your feelings need to be supported by
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    I have no idea what kind of nurse i should be

    meanmaryjean replied to starryeyez17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your post leads me to believe that you may not understand how nursing education works in the US. You learn about many different areas of nursing practice, many different populations and ages. You do...
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    meanmaryjean replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    You have posted no details. This leads me to believe there MIGHT be more to the story than 'poor student victimized by bully nurse.' And the fact that you felt compelled to mention 'prestigious...
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    BSN bridge or OT?

    meanmaryjean replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    By 'OT' do you mean overtime or occupational therapy? Because I can read it both ways. Sorry-, maybe I'm just dense here - not enough
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    Will I be able to get a hospital job with BSN from WGU? Will they look at it different?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jaellys's topic in Western Governors University

    I have a former student just accepted into a brick and mortar NNP program here in Indy. I myself was accepted into TWO DNP programs (both online programs of brick and mortar schools) AND a...
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    Will I be able to get a hospital job with BSN from WGU? Will they look at it different?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jaellys's topic in Western Governors University

    It's from a 1970s Chrysler ad. Mean Mary Jean was an advertising chick. And since my name is Mary Jean, my family always called me this since my dad was a car salesman. I'm actually pretty nice! I...
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    Will I be able to get a hospital job with BSN from WGU? Will they look at it different?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jaellys's topic in Western Governors University

    INCORRECT! They are CCNE accredited. Please check your
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    Nursing Salary in Indiana

    meanmaryjean replied to BabyRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Cost of living is VERY low. I work in Indy, live in Lebanon. 1600 SF home in a 10 year old subdivision = $130K. Low taxes. I am an experienced RN and make $35/ hour base plus 12% night and 12% weekend...
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    Will I be able to get a hospital job with BSN from WGU? Will they look at it different?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jaellys's topic in Western Governors University

    If you are not already an RN, the pre-licensure program is what you would need to do. Again, it is only available in Indiana, Florida, Utah, California and Texas. The pre-licensure program has...
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    Feeling Appreciated or Under-Appreciated?

    meanmaryjean replied to TimothyM's topic in General Nursing

    Timothy, I am compelled to ask: Is this a homework assignment? What are YOUR
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    Review Narrative Note for Case Study?

    meanmaryjean replied to nursechilespice's topic in General Students

    "Pale and sweating" is diaphoretic, "Moving about constantly in bed" is restless. If you are noting IV dressing being damp, you should include in that same statement that you checked for patency. If...
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    Vital signs/Less interruptions for patients during night shift

    meanmaryjean replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    In Peds ICU- our standard is Q2H vitals. One of our intensivists (a very wise man) once said in response to this very question "The order says 'Vitals Q2' - it doesn't say WHICH vitals, now does it?"...
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    Travel nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurseling Kathy's topic in Travel

    The first thing you need to know is that travel nursing is for experienced nurses who practice a specialty that is needed somewhere. Because a traveler gets 1-2 days orientation MAX and is expected to...