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  1. Finished my MSN-Ed today....

    Nursemaple replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats on your big accomplishment. Any advice for a newbie? Win start October 1. What do you plan to do with your

  2. SO BURNT OUT

    Nursemaple replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    Kline, you were my inspiration for starting WGU! I start Oct 1! I understand how you feel and, really, it is only natural. Taking a term break after this one is a good idea. But for right now, put it...

  3. Brock University vs. Mohawk-McMaster Nursing Program

    Nursemaple replied to knierlle's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Wow, you have 2 tremendous options. No wonder you are having trouble choosing. Whichever you take, you can't make a "wrong" choice. If it were me, I would choose Brock because it is easier on a...

  4. MSN - can anyone reccommend an online program?

    Nursemaple replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nurse Blondie, I am curious, as I am searching. Did you settle on a

  5. Did I setup myself for a crappy life..?

    Nursemaple replied to Toaster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Toaster, the advice from the previous poster about talking with your parents was good advice. Yes, it is important to work towards a career but also, please be kind to

  6. Personal issues while a student?

    Nursemaple replied to atmosphericmelody's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    *need your medication*, not mess.

  7. Personal issues while a student?

    Nursemaple replied to atmosphericmelody's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry this is happening. It sounds like you need your mess before you can address your schoolwork effectively. Could you visit an ER or walk in

  8. Did I setup myself for a crappy life..?

    Nursemaple replied to Toaster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the admission officer gave you good advise. Take courses which would count towards your BScN. Make good grades. Maybe get a PT job in a healthcare setting? Don't be so hard on yourself. Sounds...

  9. Why the NP degree will be the next MBA with 7 simple, quick reasons

    Nursemaple replied to chillnurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    What will you do to stay afloat? I hope you plan on going the extra mile, otherwise you may be disappointed holding a masters and still working as an RN since you did not heed the warning. Seriously,...

  10. DON: Do you hire nurses with misdemeanors?

    Nursemaple replied to SuzieVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Oops. I did not see this was a LTC forum. I work an acute care

  11. DON: Do you hire nurses with misdemeanors?

    Nursemaple replied to SuzieVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am not a DON but a nurse manager. I interview and hire. Prospective employees are cleared by HR before I interview. Someone with a serious offense would not reach me. If there is a misdemeanor, HR...

  12. anybody here who got their license revoked after 3 years without safe practice?

    Nursemaple replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    CNO has a publication "am I practicing nursing?" There is a tool to apply to the activities you are conducting. Volunteer activities count. You can always email them about your specific situation. I...

  13. Masters Degrees in Ontario

    Nursemaple replied to iwanabeanurse's topic in Canada

    I have a question about recognition of a US MSN in Canada. I work in the US but hope one day to work in Canada again. I work in admin and would like a leadership MSN. I started Athabasca's 10 yrs ago...

  14. anybody here who got their license revoked after 3 years without safe practice?

    Nursemaple replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    You can do volunteer work and it counts as practicing. You could volunteer for parish nursing at your church or look at posted volunteer positions on CNO

  15. Quality Assurance

    Nursemaple replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    I don't see a requirement for your peer to sign, or even for you to identify your peer. Your peer provides input on your str/weaknesses. Your can enter their input on a worksheet but you never have to...

  16. New Grad RN in Research, Tips, suggestions? Help!

    Nursemaple replied to fun4's topic in Research

    I work in Michigan and cross the border from Ontario q day. When I got my first coordinator job, I had worked for a long time already (ICU, cath lab.) But I have trained many over the years and newer...

  17. New Grad RN in Research, Tips, suggestions? Help!

    Nursemaple replied to fun4's topic in Research

    Actually, I took the NCLEX in '95 (I know, I am ancient). I used a Saunder's prep book). Are there prep courses? Sometimes a prep corse makes all the

  18. Schools that DO accept WGU credits/transfers

    Nursemaple replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Are there many schools not accepting your WGU degree? I am considering WGU for MSN-leadership track. I got my BSN years ago. Would you caution against

  19. New Grad RN in Research, Tips, suggestions? Help!

    Nursemaple replied to fun4's topic in Research

    Sorry, I see now see it is a clinic setting without other nurses. Do you have an RN friend who could prep you and let you practice once? Sounds crazy but I worked on a unit where newbies drew the...

  20. New Grad RN in Research, Tips, suggestions? Help!

    Nursemaple replied to fun4's topic in Research

    I am a CDN RN working in research in the states. Are you working in a hospital setting or an office? I am a manager and hire nurses who need to refresh blood draw skills. I have them shadow a...

  21. New RN and wanting to start my family...

    Nursemaple replied to pat510's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Strongly agree with last post. Make baby the

  22. MSN group discussion

    Nursemaple replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks for your insights. I am not sure what impact the program changes will have and hope to talk with WGU on Friday. Like most of us, I have a busy work and family life so expect it to take 2 yrs....

  23. MSN group discussion

    Nursemaple replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    My mistake. BSN to MSN is 2-2.5 yrs. I must have looked at RN to MSN or something else. Thx for setting me

  24. MSN group discussion

    Nursemaple replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    Do you think I am misunderstanding the website? It says 4 years is avg. I will look again. If 2 years is a reasonable timeline, let the application timeline

  25. MSN group discussion

    Nursemaple replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you for your patience with my many questions. A friend has been in a MSN program for years. She wishes she had investigated more thoroughly, so I am trying to benefit from her bad experience....