Murse901 MSN, RN

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    Start over with WGU MSN or transfer credits to a non-RA MSN?

    Murse901 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    So, after dropping out of NP school for the second time, I've decided that I'm done with the NP path. It's just not working out for me at this point in my life, mostly because I cannot go to clinic...
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    Start over with WGU MSN or transfer credits to a non-RA MSN?

    Murse901 replied to Murse901's topic in Western Governors University

    Since this thread has resurfaced, I'll just post a quick update that I transferred to another program at the same university where I was in the NP track. I had to take a few extra courses that were...
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    Case Manager - New RN

    Murse901 replied to Ariellmae's topic in Case Management

    Case manager and care manager are two very different things. Which one are you asking about? If you're asking if you can be a case manager right out of school, the answer is -- you might be able to...
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    Getting so busy and forgot to notify the charge nurse about a small med error

    Murse901 replied to georgya3's topic in General Nursing

    Just for clarification, was it 11 years or was it 13 years? I don't really have a whole lot to add to this discussion. I'm just amazed at the amount of energy OP has expended in blaming others for her...
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    Working as WGU evaluator worth anything on resume?

    Murse901 replied to Murse901's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    No, I'm in my last semester in an MSN in nursing leadership / administration program at my local university. I'm just thinking into the future when I'll be too tired to deal with the hospital nonsense...
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    Working as WGU evaluator worth anything on resume?

    Murse901 replied to Murse901's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I guess I should have been more specific. When I say nursing education, I mean a position in
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    WGU and CRNA

    Murse901 replied to Buddytink's topic in Western Governors University

    Speaking as a huge proponent of the WGU model, I would strongly advise against WGU if you're planning on going the CRNA route. CRNA is just *way* too competitive, and you want every advantage you can...
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    Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

    Murse901 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    The best answer to the question at hand is: "Ask your prospective school". Some schools will tell you that a WGU degree is not competitive due to the GPA being considered a 3.0, others will say it's...
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    Transferring WGU degrees to other schools for Nurse Practitioner programs

    Murse901 replied to Cdbailey's topic in Western Governors University

    There are many of these types of threads here. Check here for a recent one:
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    Best men's watch for male nurses

    Murse901 replied to binggrad's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Fitbit Charge
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    ER Orientation

    Murse901 replied to chelsea554's topic in Emergency

    In my organization, orientation is not unit-specific. New grad nurses get 480 hours of orientation. Experienced nurses (regardless of the area they came from) get 240 hours. PRNs/weekenders get 120...
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    Are LPN's being phased out?

    Murse901 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Looks like we stopped bashing LPNs 4 years ago, according to this necrotic thread. Just kidding. 4 years later, I still believe the same thing and tell my LPN buddies: get your RN now! You're doing...
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    Should I use my tuition reimbursement from work to get my RN?

    Murse901 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I was just about to post. OP seems to just be looking for someone to agree with them, to make them feel better about the decision. All of the reasons to go to the "easier" school are...
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    How do you like case management nursing?

    Murse901 replied to KaeliF's topic in Case Management

    As mentioned just prior, you don't need to consider case management without several years' experience. 18 months' experience is simply not enough. Not to mention, with such a specialized niche (NICU),...
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    WGU (Western Governors) no longer "Accelerated and Affordable"

    Murse901 replied to Hexum944's topic in Western Governors University

    I think that, in the three years that have passed since the last post in this thread, WGU's reputation as an affordable and accelerated option has been pretty well
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    Is DePaul MENP an MSN program?

    Murse901 replied to MagsNo25's topic in General Students

    As an aside, I noticed that you're a DePaul MENP grad. If the degree isn't an MSN, why do you claim MSN in your username
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    Is DePaul MENP an MSN program?

    Murse901 replied to MagsNo25's topic in General Students

    It's an MS in Nursing, but not an MS in... Nursing? Regardless of designation as a college of nursing, or a school of nursing under another college, the degree is still MSN, BSN, etc. To put it...
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    Is DePaul MENP an MSN program?

    Murse901 replied to MagsNo25's topic in General Students

    Never heard of it, but a brief investigation reveals that it's an MS under the College of Nursing. So, it's reasonable to assume it's an MSN. Generalist Nursing (MS) | College of Science & Health...
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    Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    Murse901 replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    This is good to have in mind when considering candidates, but very poor practice to make a unilateral, hard-stance policy preventing promotion within the unit. I agree with looking for opportunities...
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    Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    Murse901 replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    I was thinking the same thing. Definitely not a unit I would want to work
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    If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    Murse901 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Honestly, my GPA when I applied to the NP program was not competitive at all. I don't remember what it was, but I probably barely scraped 3.0. GPA is not the end-all, be-all of NP school admission,...
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    Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    Murse901 replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    I would definitely look to another area for a full-time charge position. If your unit is like many units, your rotating charge nurses are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit, but not...
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    Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    Murse901 replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    Speaking as a current case manager who moved from a unit educator position to this position with the hopes of building up my resume for a management gig, I will say this -- don't do it! My case...
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    To take at local community college or when I'm at WGU?

    Murse901 replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Just playing devil's advocate here -- and speaking as a twice-over WGU grad -- WGU actually does not do a great job of teaching students how to be organized or how to manage their time. They do have...
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    To take at local community college or when I'm at WGU?

    Murse901 replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    I would definitely just take these at WGU because, as TheCommuter and EmReeCPT said, no additional fees and they're not going to take long for the motivated student. $250 per credit for 100/200-level...