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I was accepted into the University of South Alabama for the MSN to DNP adding adult geriatric nurse practitioner program. I was also accepted into the University of Alabama for the Doctor of Education for Nurse Educators. I chose the EdD program due to my long term goals.

I did an intense amount of research. The program is not online only. The university has five brick and mortar institutions.

Lol! This is why I just ask if they feel like they are going to throw up! I was watching The Big Bang Theory one day and Sheldon pointed that out as well.

I really do enjoy the debate. It was a shock that my writing is really that poor. I struggled in graduate school with my writing, but I made it through the program. As far as patient care is concerned, I am on top of my game. I am sure a sick patient does not care about my grammar or writing style. Thank you all for the comments. I hope that in the future I can learn to improve my writing. I did not learn writing mechanics in nursing school. It is unfortunate that most nursing schools do not have advanced educators in English and grammar to help the students.

I enjoy constructive criticism. Thank you for your input.

What an interesting lively debate we have going! It is interesting to note that my writing is very poor to some individuals. I am not looking to publish in a peer-reviewed journal anytime soon. This was a simple blog article that was created to spark a healthy debate. Thank you all for such wonderful comments and strong opinions.

I take full responsibility for my actions. I am now seeking a terminal degree from a traditional brick and mortar university in my state. I hope that other people see this and do not make the same mistake that I did. My degree is great for other employers but it is not for teaching at a traditional university.

Everyone has an opinion and I respect yours. The age old phrase "don't judge a book by it's cover" seems to not be that important when it comes to these "acceptable credentials and qualifications". How can an institution say just because you have an accredited degree from a online institution, we do not want you. In addition, bullying has several definitions according to the Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center: National Bullying Prevention Center - Bullying Info and Facts A couple of these: [*=1]There is also a real or perceived imbalance of power,” which is described as when the student [person] with the bullying behavior has more power,” either physically, socially, or emotionally, such as a higher social status, or is physically larger or emotionally intimidating. [*=1]Students [People] often describe bullying as when someone makes you feel less about who you are as a person." Once again, I understand that not all institutions are this way. There are teachers that all they do is read from the PowerPoint in class and they are considered acceptable because their degree is from a traditional brick and mortar university. My passion is strictly for the students and helping them facilitate the learning process so that they may have the greatest chance of success. I may not know everything there is about nursing, but I want to change how students learn in and out of the classroom. Furthermore, I accepted the position at the community college as an adjunct clinical instructor and was told by a faculty member of the four year university, "community colleges do not care what kind of degree you have." Does this mean that community colleges only have sub-par educational standards?

My opportunities are limitless. I have a plan A, B, and C. :) It is just an unfortunate situation for some who have worked hard only to be told your still not good enough. Thankfully my ADN program hired me as an adjunct clinical instructor. This position only confirms my passion for nursing and education. Once again, I understand that not all traditional institutions may have this type of narrow thinking.

To become a nurse was not a childhood dream of mine. It was something that I discovered I had a passion for in my early twenties. I had always loved math and science and figured I would become a scientist one day. I fell in love with nursing due to the study of the human body and the art of nursing itself. I have always had a compassion for people especially the older generation. My family was unable to support me during my early years while pursuing my current dream of becoming a caring professional nurse. I enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nursing program in 2006. The school was over 60 miles one way from my dad's house. In addition, I had to go to the school five days a week while working three different jobs. I was a lower income student that had to struggle to find a foothold in the college education bracket. Through much hard work, I passed the first two semesters of my practical nursing program. I was on top of the world at this point. I was approached by the director of the program to be grandfathered into the Registered Nurse (RN) program. They were looking to start a two year RN program and we were the guinea pigs. At first I had my reservations, thankfully at the pressing of the director I changed my mind and proceeded with the program. The program required another year of school and funds that I just did not have access to at the time. Thankfully my grades had obtained me a scholastic scholarship to continue for another year. My enthusiasm for nursing continued to be on the rise. The end of nursing school for the RN program came so fast. It was May of 2008 and I was being pinned with my RN pin. I passed my boards and went on to have six and a half years of good RN experience. My time in the acute care setting for three years taught me much about the truth of nursing. I changed my track and went into long term care with a new sense of direction. I was back where I started, but this time I would be in the RN role instead of the CNA. It was in this position for four years that I learned much about leadership. In addition, my time in this setting taught me much about nurse burnout. I never wanted to become that nurse. I thought since I had such high hopes about nursing that I would never fall to that excruciating word. I felt like I had lost the ability to care anymore. Behind my convincing smile, I was deeply hurt by emotions. I was emotionally overwhelmed and I knew that I needed change. I searched for other jobs, but it felt like I needed something more than additional burnout. I found a nursing program online that would lead me to a Master's of Science in Nursing Education. I had always loved my time in school. The atmosphere of learning, facilitating, and teaching was what excited me the most. I did an enormous amount of research on the program. I was always leery about an online program due to the stigma of an online degree. However, I did my investigation and discovered that the school was fully accredited by one of the major nurse accreditation agencies. In addition, the program was set to be in alignment with the National League for Nursing standards of nurse educators. The school was recognized by the US Department of Education as well. I enrolled in the program and graduation was before me. The program was intense, and it helped me grow professionally and personally. In the process of obtaining my degree, I discovered I had the ability to think and analyze. I found a new sense of purpose in nursing. I could see myself teaching future nursing students. I realized that I care about their success and that I wanted to see them succeed. I wanted to teach because I genuinely care about the students and their success. I found out soon enough the dirty truth about teaching in a traditional brick and mortar college. It hurts me say that even in an environment that is a part of highly intelligent individuals, bullying still takes place. I was told that I would not be hired by a local four year university to teach nursing because my degree was from an unknown online school. After all my hard work, I was destroyed on the inside when I discovered this devastating truth about most four year traditional universities. The hopes of this letter is to educate the nursing profession about the sad reality of bullying in a center for education. The stigma of an online degree remains, even though the program I graduated from was recognized by the White House for what is right in higher education. This innovative program allowed me to utilize my work experience. Furthermore, I was able to obtain this accredited degree with much flexibility that was customized to me. I fully believe that this program was the perfect one for me. It is unfortunate that because some institutions do not consider my degree valuable. I will have a higher chance of failure at obtaining a successful career at these types of institutions. Are we not greater than that? This reminds of a time when grade school children fight over whose lunch is better, or whose clothes are the best. Even though I fought nail and tooth to rise above my circumstances, I was shot down by those who think their degree is better than mine. My hopes is that my degree will lead me to make a significant difference in the lives of future nursing students no matter where I may land.

I thought about nursing administration. After speaking with my mentor, she said if I got in it would be best to stay in the FNP track. So I will pursue the FNP with all I have got if I get in.

That is all she said.....I emailed her a question about changing my concentration. Here is the email: Dear Shane, "The Admission Committee has already met and decisions are being discussed based on the concentrations that were chosen. I am afraid it is too late to change right now. If you are admitted, you can apply for a Change in Concentration. This will be discussed further in the New Student Orientation."

I received an email from a department head stating the admission committee has already met. They are now making the decisions by speciality. Hopefully soon!!!!

Same message for me

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