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thanks, I have looked into UOP, it was just very expensive. Good luck to you. Not sure what I'm going to do. Annlet

I totally agree with you!! No argument here, I can't believe the Nursing Board went for it. Annlet

Walden Univ. is offering a 50% tuition reduction for their online Master's program if you sign up for Sept 6th start date (deadline this Monday). The reduction is offered if you agree to a comprehensive evaluation of their program. So anyone out there used/or is using them currently???? Still tying to choose. Annlet

Thanks for your input. I have sent out requests to several places so at least I'll be getting alot of mail soon!!!! Annlet

Thanks for the input. Now Univ. of Oklahoma isn't online is it??? There website didn't indicate online and said it was 2 years full time. I'll checkout Graceland as well. I'm looking for something part-time and a school that will work with my other bachelor degree prereqs. Annlet

Anybody tried Calf. State Univ. at Dominguez Hills, Walden Univ. or Drexel Univ. for their online Masters?? Annlet

Anybody tried California State Univ. Dominguez Hill, Drexel Univ. or Walden Univ. for their online master's???? Annlet

Hey Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. How long did it take you to complete or are you still in the program. What is your bachelor's in? Was the program very intensive? I work only part-time but have two kids and a husband that travels. Annlet

Is anyone in MSN bridge program designed for those that have a BS but not a BSN and want to go directly for their MSN. I know Univ. of Phoenix has such an animal but wasn't sure about any others Annlet

THe program takes 12 months why not go another 12 months and go for a MSN?? Just curious because I'm in the same boat and am looking into "bridge programs" - BS to MSN Annlet

Couple of questions came to mind. Is your facility Assisted Living or LTC? What is the level of care typically? How many residents is each caregiver responsible for (care & meds). Do you also have LPN's? How many nurses total? do the caregivers work 8 or 12 hour shifts? Thanks, Annlet

Well thanks to both of you on your inputs. Generally speaking our system seems the same as yours in OR. They must past an 8 hour class and then bring them back and train them ourselves but only one time unless med errors (we do reports as well) add up to a certain points and then we must either councel or they have to take the class again. It seems we always have ongoing info. on medication administration but lately........I think maybe they are getting too distracted with care and I'd like to try med techs., just have to figure how to best incorporate them into the schedule. Anyway I appreciate all your help! Annlet

Already have them in Nevada!!! See my plea for help under "Long Term Care and Geriatrics" Forum!!!!! I feel your pain! Annlet

Not at all. Our facility we call 911 for all suspected head injuries especially in those that are non-verbal. Was her family aware of the fall? Could they have insisted she be transported to the hospital for eval???? Annlet

HELP!!!! Here in our state (NV) "Caregivers" (not CNA's) are allowed to administer medications (yes even narcotics) to residents. They must pass a 8 hour medication class as their only requirement. Our facility then gives them additional training. We make it as "simple" as we can but they are continuely making BIG mistakes!!! (i.e meds to the wrong person!) Our current system has caregivers assigned to one or two halls giving meds and ADL assistance. I'm sure one answer would be to have certain caregivers become med techs just not sure how to schedule this most cost effectively! HelP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!