CFrancine BSN, RN

I'm a new hemodialysis nurse working in the hospital. My job just announced they are going to start giving pay raises for holding certification (in addition to paying the fees). So I started looking around at what the requirements were so I could be ...

Hi there. I wanted to know more info on the personal essay. Did you guys just talk about your experience and goal or was it a scholarly paper with references? Or a mix of both?

I heard it's 50 cent an hour

Oh yeah, look up Eastern New Mexico university. I think the education msn is about $315 /hr even for out of state students as long as you are part time or less. That could be perfect for you. I remember looking into it a while back when I was conside...

I don't know what your definition of an arm and a leg is. But I'm looking at attending Mid-America Nazarene University. It's about $21k for the program and I was told it had to be completed within 6 years. I think there are 13 classes for the MSN. Ju...

Thanks for the response! I actually just started with my company in the fall and plan to stay for several years, maybe the rest of my career. This company focuses on my specialty area, which is why I left the hospital. It was really the place to go i...

So I'm going back for my MSN in June 2018. My job covers $4400 a year in reimbursement, which is easy to max out. The entire program with fees (not counting books) is $21,213. (I only found this MSN track online at three schools and it was by far the...

Not a "computer" job but most places use electronic charting. You have to be able to navigate the system and chart appropriately.

I've seen no online course prep. Just places to get CEUs.

Yes they can.

Do what's best for you and your health. I couldn't do nights, I got into dialysis after two years for this reason (among others). Your first job is the toughest to come by. Take what you can get and live with

I was in your exact shoes and made the move this year. The PD is easy. Working in an office setting and realizing how much behind the scenes and the associated paperwork is the hard part. Also, you're not just doing a treatment and walking away. You ...

There's a lot of talk about the pros and cons of acute and chronic dialysis jobs. How about the home therapies? Couldn't find anything recent when searching. What are the common complaints about these roles from the nurse's standpoint? What draws peo...

So it's been a year, how do you feel about it now?

Just started but I honestly think it's going to be GREAT!

Hi, I was wondering if the MSN Education coursework was geared towards traditional academic settings (teaching in a classroom) or towards professional development (teaching nurses within the workplace)? Can anyone give a bit more details on what the ...

Thanks for the info. I recently applied for a position. Your experience sounds similar to what I was told. Only thing I would add, for future readers, is that acute experience works as well. I've never worked in a chronic center but that didn't hav...

Your background is excellent so I would not worry about qualifying for a job. I was a new grad nurse working in ICU. I personally believed I struggled but management was sad to see me go when I went to dialysis. If it is a place with a strong trainin...

Yes, sorry for the confusion. What I meant by "student teaching" is being required to teach a college class. My practicum can be focused on teaching nurses in the work place and working along side a nurse educator.

I'm in Ohio but I wanted to say it's growing on the East Coast. I got my first degree two years ago and it wasn't well known. I only heard about it on this site. Now more and more (including a former nurse manager) have attended. I don't know if your...

llg, I just looked over the website and the ANPD sponsors a scholarship here exclusively for active ANPD members. I don't know how common that is but it makes me feel the organization likes the school. So that's a good sign. In case anyone was wonde...

Great idea! Thanks!

Thanks. I know this seems to be the norm. Since WGU is less structured and requires you you to do projects in the workplace (nm at the the bsn) wasn't sure if it was more flexible.

I had a couple nurses in my acutes department get hired in ICU with no problem. You have a good background. I'm curious about the fact you have your CDN and CNN.... I thought the CNN covered the CDN plus more. Is there a reason to have both? I just g...

The $30 I was referring to was just for CEUs. I used that before I found out about the Advanced Renal Education site