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  1. Start Date August 1st, 2014 - BSN vs. MSN

    chrty_knox replied to RN2012's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree with you passionflower. I am just trying to be a great nurse no matter where I am at so I can't comprehend how an MSN is overqualified either. The standard is leaning toward MSN for most all...

  2. Start Date August 1st, 2014 - BSN vs. MSN

    chrty_knox replied to RN2012's topic in Western Governors University

    I say GO FoR IT! WGU is affordable and higher education is always a

  3. Start Date August 1st, 2014 - BSN vs. MSN

    chrty_knox replied to RN2012's topic in Western Governors University

    I am starting August 1st for the ASN to MSN program. So excited! I figured I just needed to go for it, the MSN and all. I don't have plans to leave bedside nursing just because I have an MSN. It will...

  4. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    chrty_knox replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors University

    I start August

  5. WGU, Who else is starting with me

    chrty_knox replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in Western Governors University

    August 1st start here too! RN to MSN 67

  6. WGU, Who else is starting with me

    chrty_knox replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in Western Governors University

    Starting in August for the RN to MSN program I have 67 credits total and would love to complete it in 4 terms! Looking for WGU start buddies too

  7. RN to MSN Leadership and Management

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks! I usually am super motivated and I hope I can complete my 67 credits( I miscalculated in 4 terms but I have three young children and work part time. I want to be realistic and not go insane...

  8. RN to MSN Leadership and Management

    chrty_knox posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Got my transcript evaluation and have my final intake interview tomorrow. I am so excited to start in AUgust! I have a total of 64 credits to complete and am planning on 4 terms to complete them....

  9. RN to MSN Leadership and Management

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks! Sounds like great advice and i think I will struggle with letting perfection go. How many credits do you/have you completed in your

  10. WGU RN to MSN

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think teaching CNA classes would be fun. I would love to look into an online teaching job ay WGU after graduation. It seems like a great program and I am super excited! I have 64 credits to complete...

  11. RN to MSN downside?

    chrty_knox posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I have recently listened to the debate of "over educated,under experienced". Even some who think an MSN is a waste of education offering little advancement opportunities. What are your thoughts...

  12. RN to MSN downside?

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your reply! I currently hold a per diem case management job and am getting experience. I should of specified that landing a full time case management position with a larger case load is...

  13. If you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans

    chrty_knox replied to gvrn13's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! You should not feel bad at all you got this! Speaking from a mom who got pregnant with twins in nursing school LOL

  14. Being a SAHM after graduation

    chrty_knox replied to KatarinaCoffman's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah I say get a year or so as a nurse ft and then you can have babies and work per diem or part time while you raise kids. I worked as a nurse apprentice while in nursing school ( after the first...

  15. RN to MSN downside?

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes. I currently hold a case management position. I love school and have the means to continue and am excited to earn a higher degree than ADN. It's not just for career reasons I think it will help me...

  16. Do you need all those degrees?

    chrty_knox replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am an RN with 3 years experience and I know I need experience to be the best nurse I can be. I also feel that obtaining my BSN-MSN will help me provide the best care for my patients. I am going to...

  17. Experience, per diem work and being a mom

    chrty_knox posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am currently a full time mom who works per diem on a Med/Surg floor and as a home health case manager. I have been an RN (A.A.S) for 3 years. I went on maternity leave shortly after...

  18. WGU RN to MSN

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was looking at a few local universities and colleges. University of Reno and for my BSN Great Basin College. The cost of WGU along with accreditation and the option to complete as many credits in a...

  19. Experience, per diem work and being a mom

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in General Nursing

    I just was having a "I wish I had more experience" moment after seeing some of my fellow nursing grads ,who have no children, nursing achievements. I am blessed to have the opportunities that I do...

  20. New to Homehealth can you give me feedback on this?

    chrty_knox posted a topic in Home Health

    [h=3][/h] I have a client who is only on metformin for his diabetes and only occasionally takes his blood sugar. I encouraged him to use his glucometer daily before breakfast....

  21. New to Homehealth can you give me feedback on this?

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Home Health

    The VA is also a bit new to me. I made the appropriate calls to his local VA clinic but no Dr. was on staff that day and all the nurse did was make an appointment the following Monday when the Dr....

  22. New to Homehealth can you give me feedback on this?

    chrty_knox replied to chrty_knox's topic in Home Health

    The veterans VA clinic in our rural town is only open 2 days a week and when I called only an RN was there to answer phone calls there. He had no other established physician outside the VA. The...