grizmama

I live in Utah and had very little issues finding multiple preceptors. It's graduate school so there is a lot of self mastery and self instruction but it's manageable. It's really what you make of it. Tuition is competitive compared to other online programs.

I am in my 4th semester at Maryville and I like it. I feel like I am learning and am able to have kids and work. It is what it is: graduate school which is hard and demanding and requires dedication and self motivation.

A couple of tests that I took at home in the beginning but I think they did away with that and no tests now. Mostly papers and a few group projects.

Maybe I should have given better background on this app, I apologize for that. It was developed by MDs at Stanford that helps students share interesting diagnostic images, labs, skin issues etc. The images can only be shared if there is consent, which there is a consent form built into the app and the person can sign it on your phone and it can be emailed to them and the hospital. Social media can be used for good and that is what Stanford was trying to achieve. No need to get super upset and start being rude and insulting.

Check it out before you reply to me. It's made for medical students and workers. It has built in consent forms and ways to protect patient privacy.

If there is an interesting case you can take a picture of it using the app figure 1. It's pretty cool.

I agree!

I have had three kids while working full time as a nurse and this happened to me with my first baby. I couldn't wait to get back to work and did when she was 3 weeks. With the other two (especially with the last one) I did not want to go back at all. Wait until you have more people demanding your time, you will be happy to do nothing!

I think it's important to have some healthcare experience but it most likely won't be necessary. GPA will not be considered. There are threads in here that help you write your resume to highlight past jobs that will help you in your new career (leadership, delegation etc) and that doesn't have to be from a healthcare job. If I were you and wanted to have a healthcare job I would find a job at an assisted living because you don't need to be a CNA and you can become med tech certified and pass medications. That way you save time and money and learn pharmacology better. There is a lot of stigma against ITT and Carrington in Boise because they are for profit but I haven't heard of anyone having a difficult time finding a job. I would expect about $22/hr with no shift differential.

I think St Lukes pays the worst. I would start looking at west valley medical center in nampa because they pay much higher. The two main hospitals in Boise are competitive with each other and have plenty of new grads to choose from with three RN programs in the area. Lukes is also more selective in wanting only BSN graduates. Where are you coming from?

I graduated from there 2 years ago and they let you transfer credits but only a certain amount, 12 I think. The program was great and since I had an associate degree from another college I went on to BSU and got my BSN. I didn't think they were pushy at all but very helpful. Good luck and go for it!

I had a 16 month old and was pregnant my 2nd year and worked. It's all possible if you want it to be. Also everyone was way nicer about it than I thought they would be.

I just graduated from Boise state's online Rn-bsn program and LOVED it. The cost is $1050/3 credit class. Good luck!

I graduated from Carrington in Boise and the major hospitals do not hire from there because they don't want to. It was not hard for me to get a job in the area and no one cared where I went to school (as long as it wasn't one of the larger hospitals). I moved out of state to another compact state and I had several job offers, again, I have my license so no one really cared where I went to school. I had my associates of science from a community college as well so I am almost done with my BSN from Boise State University and all my Carrington credits or the ones earned from my RN will be transferred to BSU so I can just put BSU on job applications. Depending on where you live and what you want to do, you'll be fine.

I agree with Lady, I took a job in home care because I was also overlooked for the hospital job. You can't try to work in home care after being on a floor for more than and year IF YOU CANT GET A JOB AT A HOSPITAL. This is not the original posters dream job. If the HH agency is legit they won't send anyone to a case that was too complex and you can always say no. I have had great employment opportunities because I did HH instead if a hospital job. Also, why does it matter where this person went to school? They passed the same NCLEX as everyone else.

And I never had an issue getting into a class I needed. You need to be organized and have your course work lined out for the program (they have you do this in the beginning) and stick to it or keep good track of what you need. At the beginning of each semester you email the advisor and tell her what you need. There have been a few times there were more students needing a class than was being offered and they opened up another section so it was never an issue.

Yes, I plan on getting my masters and probably from BSU in their AGNP program, even though the first cohort started this semester. The advisor for the program really gets back to you within a couple of hours from each email you send her. If you email someone and they can't answer you, they email you back telling you who can help you and cc you in the email to the person who can help you so you have their contact information. I really didn't understand what the difference between an ADN and a BSN prepared nurse was but now I really see that distinction. I am so grateful and have zero regrets about this program. The instructors are well prepared, from around the world and have various backgrounds. I was a student rep for a semester and would participate in the online administrative/instructor meetings once a month and felt like they really listened to me and the other students. This program really cares about the students and that is their bottom line. I really cannot say enough good things about it and I think you should go for it!

1. Location: SLC, Utah 2. Pay rate: $24.00 3. Specialty: case management 4. RN/LPN: RN 5. Degree/certification: BSN 6. Experience: ~2 years 7. Status: Full time, 8. Shift: m-f flexible anytime schedule. 9. Shift diff: n/a 10. Management: No

For summer it is very similar to that. I think on their web site it shows you what is offered when and if it's not the adviser would happily email it to you. I took summer school last year an I'll take one class this summer (just a pre req for their AGNP) the great thing is about them to is that you can really go as fast or as slow as you want but the fastest is 18 months I believe. I got burnt out and took a semester off and it wasn't a big deal.

The times that they have classes available, you probably won't be able to do it in a year. It took me 18 months. I was full time except this semester and I worked part time. I ended up starting to work full time and school full time last semester and it was really difficult. There are a lot of papers to write but if you are good with your time, I'm sure you could do both. I just have 2 little children that also needed my time so it was consuming. The program is great and although you graduate in June, you could probably start with classes in May, just email the advisor, she is really knowledgeable and helpful.

I am considering applying for next cohort and was wondering how the program is going? I graduated with my BSN from BSU and I was happy with it. Love to hear from any of you!

I am in my last semester in the RN-BSN program and I cannot say enough good things about it. I have really felt like the teachers care about me and get right back to me. The coordinator for the program returns e-mails immediately and she is very helpful. One can choose how slowly or quickly you get through the program. I also feel like I am much better prepared for the next level of nursing. Good luck with your choice and your future career!