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  1. Nervous to start May1

    psychRNmom2 replied to Bs191's topic in Western Governors University

    You can do it! I am doing my BSN to MSN. I started Feb 1st and have already completed 2 classes. I work 40-45 hours a week m-f and have 2 kiddos-3 and 7. You'll find time. You'll get it done. It's...

  2. Thoughts...MSN-ManagementLeadership or MBA

    psychRNmom2 replied to Indyrn00's topic in Nurse Management

    There is no preference in my institution. I feel an MSN in management will afford me more opportunities that I am interested in. My passion is nursing so the material I am learning is interesting and...

  3. any leadership and management books?

    psychRNmom2 replied to wedwed11's topic in Nurse Management

    "The First 90

  4. Try to get a better understanding of WGU

    psychRNmom2 replied to CARAMELO's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't get my BSN from WGU. I got it elsewhere. It's 38 credits for an MSN at WGU spread out over 2.5

  5. Try to get a better understanding of WGU

    psychRNmom2 replied to CARAMELO's topic in Western Governors University

    No I got my BSN 12 years ago from a brick an mortar school. I didn't have any transfer credits towards my Masters either. This is my first time back in school since my

  6. Try to get a better understanding of WGU

    psychRNmom2 replied to CARAMELO's topic in Western Governors University

    The class length varies. I am in the BSN to MSN program. I have 8 credits which ends up being 4 classes. One class might take me 6-8 weeks while others may take me 3-4 weeks. I am 1/4th of the way...

  7. Nurse to patient ratio

    psychRNmom2 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Those of you who work in inpt psych units with a mix of voluntary/involuntary nonviolent patients-what is your nurse/patient ratio and what is your ratio of cna/techs? Do you utilize unit clerks? Does...

  8. New Nurse Manager - advice needed!

    psychRNmom2 replied to guest474423's topic in Nurse Management

    Expect a learning curve. I am new to management myself and have only been in this position for a month. I was promoted internally and now manage my peers. All of your feelings are normal. I feel the...

  9. Injured on the job?

    psychRNmom2 replied to nursegreene's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been pushed once but never injured. Nurses on the medical floors get assaulted/injured more by their delirium patients than we do. I attribute that the strong medications we have available that...

  10. Hey there MSN in leadership and management

    psychRNmom2 replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Western Governors University

    Sure!

  11. Hey there MSN in leadership and management

    psychRNmom2 replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats! I start Feb 1st. I already have access to my courses though so I have already started studying :) You will get access on Feb 15th so take advantage of those extra few weeks. You can't take...

  12. Just promoted to Nurse Manager.

    psychRNmom2 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I am so excited about this new challenge! I have worked on the floor I was promoted on for 11 years. I am a little nervous about the transition from peer to boss especially since a few of them were...

  13. WGU Have BS in Ed.,work full time, can I do the Prel. Nursing Prog? Need your input!

    psychRNmom2 replied to PhotoNut's topic in Western Governors University

    As long as you have realistic expectations and an open mind, go for it! I still feel passionate about nursing. I still love it, but my career is moving into a different direction where I have less...

  14. WGU Have BS in Ed.,work full time, can I do the Prel. Nursing Prog? Need your input!

    psychRNmom2 replied to PhotoNut's topic in Western Governors University

    I suggest you read all the comments from the topic "Don't go into nursing school if......" before making this huge career change. Seriously. Think long and hard. The grass is not always greener and...

  15. Just promoted to Nurse Manager.

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you Orca for the great advice and support. I planned to talk to staff at our staff meeting next month to talk about how they would like to see me in this role, their expectations, their concerns...

  16. Just promoted to Nurse Manager.

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you for the tips! Great

  17. RN-MSN Leadership at WGU

    psychRNmom2 replied to RnTech29's topic in Western Governors University

    I believe MSN in leadership is more versatile. You can teach and take a management position with a MSN in leadership. Whereas with a MSN in education, I think you are more pigeon holed into teaching....

  18. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    psychRNmom2 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am just astounded that some of you are nurses and believe that the flu shot can cause the flu. If someone gets the flu after getting the shot, it's a coincidence. It is not caused by the vaccine for...

  19. Considering applying for nurse manager....

    psychRNmom2 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I have been told I should apply for a nurse management position overseeing our hospital inpt unit. I have been told I would be good at it by many people. I have been an RN for 11 years. Of those 11...

  20. Considering applying for nurse manager....

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    Funny, that was going to be my next question. I am set to start grad school in Jan. I can push it back as need be and plan to if I get this position. Thank you for the

  21. Considering applying for nurse manager....

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it! I am definitely not going into it for the money or power. The actual work really excites me. The power actually intimidates me because I am afraid...

  22. Breaking Free From Nursing

    psychRNmom2 replied to HealthyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like you will get that anywhere. It's easy to think the grass is greener. I have invested a lot of time and energy into this profession and when I think about what I would rather be doing, I...

  23. Any other students who are mothers?

    psychRNmom2 replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WAIT! Don't rush things. Get school done first. I got my BSN while single and childless and it was STILL tough. Sure it can be done, but it would be extremely difficult. I regret not getting my MSN...

  24. Psych Nursing, oh yeah!!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Psychiatric

    I love psych nursing. It's where my heart is. Most of these people are in the hospital frequently. They are an underserved population who often have no support in the community. They deserve patience,...

  25. How do I regain my momentum?

    psychRNmom2 replied to momRNmy's topic in Western Governors University

    Will your daughter watch TV? Could you turn on the some cartoons for 1-2 hours for her while you plug away at school work? I know it's not ideal, but it's only temporary and a couple hours of TV a day...