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  1. Degree accreditation question

    RixMix posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Suppose one were to attend a state BON approved program at a nationally accredited school for an ASN, but that program didn't have ACEN(NLN) accreditation. I understand that this would cause a few...

  2. Don't buy that used book!

    RixMix replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    If you wanna save money, go for PDF/e-text versions. Burned retinas are worth it for the search function

  3. Straighterline A&P w/Lab question

    RixMix posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently about halfway through SL AP1. I haven't started my labs yet as I was late to order the kit. I have reached the midterm portion, and I was wondering if the midterm covered lab material,...

  4. The Oath is 'First, Do No Harm' (Not First, Do Not Disappoint)

    RixMix replied to beckster_01's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I read all those ED's as Erectile Dysfunction the first time, I need more

  5. Has anyone investigated ARNP programs that will accept a BSN from WGU?

    RixMix replied to tater.jake's topic in Western Governors University

    I'd rather lose half of my options than lose 99% of my options if that GPA were to drop below 3.0 at a traditional

  6. September 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    RixMix replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Wait, so you're a nurse, but you also practice

  7. WGU prelicensure program

    RixMix replied to redrose21's topic in Western Governors University

    incorrect according to the enrollment counselor. I have the option of moving the the location that accepts

  8. WGU Prelicensure hopeful here!

    RixMix replied to RixMix's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm aware of the distance rule. Enrollment counselor said I can apply to all and then move to the one that accepts

  9. WGU Prelicensure hopeful here!

    RixMix posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hello! I am a graduate of WGU's Business - IT Management program, and I'm interested in pursuing my BSN Prelicensure through WGU as well. I require A&P1/2 w/lab, microbiology, and Lifespan/Human...

  10. Hospital sued for faces drawn on surgical patient

    RixMix replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    That story reminds me of the joke about the guy who woke up in the Dentist's chair with his pants

  11. Does WGU offer basic core classes? I want to apply for their BS Nursing (Prelicensure

    RixMix replied to unicorn86's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU does not offer classes, they offer degrees If you have zero college behind you, but you have a lot of brains and time, you can get a degree from the WGU college of business (such as business...

  12. NP Scope of Practice

    RixMix replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    An NP's scope of practice should be what he or she is trained to do through an accredited program, as well as current on his or her skills with. Same goes with MD. I'll feel more comfortable taking my...

  13. ITT Tech Nursing Program

    RixMix replied to itt.nursingstudent's topic in School, College Programs

    itt.nursingstudent, Give Western Governor's University a call and see about their RN-BSN program, they are regionally and CCNE accredited, yet they accept students who hold ADN degrees from nationally...

  14. Graduates of WGU

    RixMix replied to bananimal's topic in Western Governors University

    You're

  15. Graduates of WGU

    RixMix replied to bananimal's topic in Western Governors University

    I graduated from the college of business. Let me tell you what it says right on the transcript regarding GPA. "Grading System: Transcripts include five possible marks: Pass: Certifies successful...

  16. Notice in, moving forward.

    RixMix replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Best of luck wherever the wind blows you, any chance for NP school and opening an autonomous practice? It would take away the environment, hospital, and night

  17. ITT Tech Nursing Program

    RixMix replied to itt.nursingstudent's topic in School, College Programs

    Wouldn't recommend ITT, as no campus I've seen is CCNE/ACEN accredited. If you do wind up doing it, make sure you have an accredited RN-BSN program lined up that accepts ITT

  18. Beware of what you read about how much time to complete RN-BSN

    RixMix replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I did my Business - IT Management bachelors at WGU as a prerequisite for the BSN Prelicensure which suggests having a prior degree. I started April 1 and my degree was conferred on July 26. I only...

  19. Degree accreditation question

    RixMix replied to RixMix's topic in School, College Programs

    So I called the VA Human Resources office, and the Nurse Recruiter told me that NLN/ACEN/CCNE accreditation is only required for the most recent degree. So if one were to complete an ADN/ASN at a...

  20. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    RixMix replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a tall guy and always considered myself quite attractive... but at my last job, a coworker said I had "dead eyes." It made me feel ugly and like I had no soul. I still haven't recovered...

  21. Degree accreditation question

    RixMix replied to RixMix's topic in School, College Programs

    anyone have experience with

  22. Why do you want to be a nurse?

    RixMix replied to MadeInDetroit85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to reach FNP to become an autonomous healthcare provider for my rural community, and I'm not hung up on the MD title nor do I want the med school

  23. Any nurses with anxiety/ bi polar?

    RixMix replied to Reckless96's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've got an anxiety disorder and PTSD. I'm in my prereqs also, but I'm willing to take the chance of being a nurse because it's really what I want to do. Medication helps, but I soldier through most...

  24. Don't like the robo-calls

    RixMix replied to MommyandRN's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU is a non-profit school, so when they call me, I know it's not for nefarious reasons like those overpriced for-profit institutions. I got a business degree through WGU, and now I'm hoping to get...

  25. Electronic cigarettes (E-cigs)

    RixMix replied to JackStrawRN's topic in Patient Education

    I tell my friends whenever they switch that e-cigs are a bigger scam than cigarettes themselves. There will inevitably be a point in time where an e-cigarette runs out of vapor or loses its charge at...