rmicu

rmicu MSN, NP

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  1. Am I too old?

    rmicu replied to frann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ggmugsy, I think you can save the tears regarding the DNP requirement by 2015- it won't happen by then, if it ever does. I'm still waiting for the BSN requirement that has been talked about before I...

  2. RN to BSN online

    rmicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jode, Thanks for the info. I will contact ISU today. SaintsFan, What about getting a math tutor and taking the math class at a local community college? Then you have some interaction with the...

  3. An Online MSN -NP program?

    rmicu replied to smileysenior's topic in Post Graduate Students

    How is Univ of North Dakota going so far? Are you taking 2 classes per semester ? I looked at the website , do you arrange your own clinical? Which semester do clinicals begin? Any information you...

  4. Indiana State University

    rmicu replied to caitiecait's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Brenda, Thank you for answering so thoroughly, this post helpd me as well. I look forward to becoming a FNP, still looking at programs and Indiana State Univ's sounds very doable. How is life as an...

  5. RN to BSN online

    rmicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jode, What was your concentration for your MSN at Indiana State? FNP, Education or administration? What about cost for online program? Did you locate your own clinical sites? I don't live in Indiana....

  6. RN to BSN online

    rmicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HI, I attend IWU as well. My last class starts this week. The classes are all online. 3 of the classes have a clinical component The physical assessment class requires a MSN prepared nurse to...

  7. Spouse Turning Nonsupportive During NP School

    rmicu replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    After reading all of the posts, especially the original poster, I am reminded of Shakespeare's play, King Lear, I believe. A father passing on wisdom to his son: " Son, never give advice, wise men...

  8. Spouse Turning Nonsupportive During NP School

    rmicu replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    School can put a strain on any marriage. As someone stated earlier, if you have already checked out on your marriage, then continue w/ school , knowing that your marriage may not survive. However,...

  9. Transfer from working in ER to Tele- have you done it?

    rmicu replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. Have you visited the tele floor? Is there a high turnover rate on the floor? Try to find out what you can about the tele floor, see if the nurses like it, overall. Some tele floors are...

  10. Anyone move from critical care to med/surg and like it?

    rmicu replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    M/S in any hospital, inner city or suburbs, can be tough. It sounds like the hospital you are considering is a little piece of heaven right here on earth. Itsounds ideal. Go for it if it fits your...

  11. Anyone move from critical care to med/surg and like it?

    rmicu replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    No and would NEVER consider it. Have you considered alternatives besides M/S? Or is the M/S position the only schedule that fits your needs right now? I give M/S nurses the utmost respect--- I...

  12. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    rmicu replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you try their website http://www.perrla.com ? This is where I purchased it from last year. I have Windows so I don't know if it is compatible with MAC. The website can probably answer that...

  13. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    rmicu replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Get the APA software PERRLA. It will be a lifesaver. I have 2 more classes to go at IWU and it has helped tremendously. My friend who attends UOP told me about PERRLA. She uses it and I purchased it...

  14. I don't think I can do this anymore...

    rmicu replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to try a different area of nursing, it sounds like you are finished or near finished with home care. Try case management or 24 hour nurseline. Wellpoint is hiring, they are the parent...

  15. Whats the best online school ?not sure i trust them

    rmicu replied to kendel's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with the others. There are many brick and mortar schools offering online classes. Make sure the school is NLNAC or CCNE accredited. In NY, the SUNY schools are great for online and you can't...

  16. Telephonic Nurse Case Management for Blue Cross

    rmicu replied to amjbrick's topic in Case Management

    No, for my dept it is called case management. There are other depts that do disease management within BCBS, mine is one of them. I have not had any members express concerns regarding end of life...

  17. Telephonic Nurse Case Management for Blue Cross

    rmicu replied to amjbrick's topic in Case Management

    I work for BCBS in NY as a telephonic CM , I work from home and have been with the company for over 2 years. It took about a year for me to begin working from home. My manager is great, coworkers are...

  18. Online RN-BSN programs

    rmicu replied to KatieN4646's topic in General Nursing

    For Indiana Wesleyan Univ. most of the class works fulltime. I work Mon- Fri fulltime and I find it doable. You will need to manage your time. It is doable, we get the entire syllabus at the start...

  19. RN to BSN online

    rmicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Indiana Wesleyan Univiversity is the school I am attending for my BSN online. I'm on my 4th class and I enjoy it. $290 per credit includes textbooks. Classes are 5 weeks long. I picked this school...

  20. Online RN-BSN programs

    rmicu replied to KatieN4646's topic in General Nursing

    I attend Indiana Wesleyan University BSN online. 18 months to finish. I am on my fourth class, it is very doable. BEST PART=no chemistry, no statistics, no microbiology required as pre-reqs...... All...

  21. RN to BSN online

    rmicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes, Univ of North Alabama has online distance courses. I am currently enrolled and live in NY. It's called Flex Online

  22. RN to BSN online

    rmicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most graduate programs require a BSN from a NLN accredited school. Don't rely on the school's website for this onfo, go directly to NLN's website. Also, word of caution, University of South Alabama...