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  1. MSN in Patient Safety & Quality

    lucy100 posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    I would love to hear thoughts about this degree. This specialty is not one I have heard much about and I would like to learn more. What is the job outlook with this degree? What type of job...

  2. Online RN to BSN proctored exams?

    lucy100 replied to SGrace1's topic in Ohio University

    I completed this program almost two years ago, so I'm not sure if anything has changed. In the nursing classes there were NO proctored exams. There were some students that had proctored exams in non...

  3. Transition Program Case Manager job shadow

    lucy100 replied to Cg-RN's topic in Case Management

    This sounds like a interesting job. Did you take the position? What kind of work/education experience does this job

  4. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    It took me 1 year. I started in June and graduated the following summer. I only took one class every 5 weeks (many students took 2 classes together every 5 weeks). I have a previous non-nursing BS...

  5. New Pennsylvania School Nurse

    lucy100 replied to Lovebeingamom76's topic in School

    Hi lovebeingamom76, What program/school did you attend to get the certified school nurse classes

  6. Certified School Nurses and getting Masters Degree

    lucy100 replied to mdonohue76's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an older post but I was curious if/how you finally reached the 24 credits? I am considering EU for certification/masters too. DO you recommend this

  7. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Hi Trio825, I finished the OU online BSN program a year ago so I don't know if anything has drastically changed ( I doubt it). I spent so much time researching online programs before finally making a...

  8. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    lucy100 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I worked weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) night shift for 5 years when my kids were in elementary school. My husband had off weekends. It was nice for the set schedule, never needed daycare or summer camp,...

  9. School Nursing

    lucy100 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Did you obtain your school nurse certification before looking for a job or wait until

  10. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Hi Hsheffrin, I just completed my BSN at OU this past summer while working part time (and having a family). There were 9 required nursing classes for all nursing students. The nursing classes are only...

  11. Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    lucy100 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    I see the same thing that you are mentioning. There were so many RN's leaving immediately after the 6 month orientation my employer started requiring RN's to sign a 2 year progressive care ( 1 year...

  12. Anyone know about online MSN degree at Chamberlain?

    lucy100 replied to AudreyLangston's topic in Chamberlain College

    thank you for the feedback. Did you find that the MSN gave you many new job opportunities? I get worried that I will get a MSN in education and not find a full time job away from the bedside. Are you...

  13. Anyone know about online MSN degree at Chamberlain?

    lucy100 replied to AudreyLangston's topic in Chamberlain College

    great job Woodsyny! I am finishing up my RN to BSN at OU this summer. I am interested in pursuing an MSN education degree so I am starting to research schools. How many years did it take to complete...

  14. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    lucy100 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely correct! The millennial nurses stay 2 years tops then they are gone. Either to better paying jobs elsewhere or back to school. Very

  15. Toxic Workplace?

    lucy100 replied to ESpeed15's topic in General Nursing

    I was just reading an article toxic colleagues. The three signs of toxic people (I'm not saying this is you): 1) colleague seems cold (lacks empathy towards coworkers, hot temper) 2) Seems selfish (...

  16. How many hours a week do you spend on average for one class

    lucy100 replied to mp86's topic in Ohio University

    No group projects that I am aware of. Discussion board posts and one written assignment per week is typical for most

  17. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    lucy100 replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This exact situation occurs every few years in my workplace. Experienced nurses who have 3+ years of experience discover (through the grapevine) that new graduate RN's have the same or sometimes...

  18. How many hours a week do you spend on average for one class

    lucy100 replied to mp86's topic in Ohio University

    Send a request to join the face book page " Ohio University RN to BSN online-academic outreach initiative" . You will find a ton of current info there about the program and all the

  19. An RN journey to leadership

    lucy100 replied to EJForand's topic in General Nursing

    I love reading about the trajectory of other peoples careers! Thank

  20. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    lucy100 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    FB group called: Ohio University RN to BSN online-academic outreach

  21. Book "The Nurses"

    lucy100 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday at Barnes & Noble I picked up a non-fiction book called The Nurses: A year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles with the Heroes of the Hospital by Alexandra Robbins. It follows 4 different ER...

  22. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    lucy100 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that your experience, thoughts, frustrations are actually felt by the majority of floor nurses. There are so many people I work with who are going back to school or looking for a new job. My...

  23. General Electives

    lucy100 replied to workingh's topic in Ohio University

    Are you taking 4510 and 4530 at the same time? I start 4510 June 13. I also want to take a class every 5 weeks but I don't see any nursing classes offered again until August. I'm afraid to double up...

  24. New RN in PCU

    lucy100 replied to Teejaysmomma3's topic in Critical Care

    My very favorite book is: Cardiovascular Nursing Practice: A Comprehensive Resource Manual and Study Guide for Clinical Nurses by Carol Jacobson. I bought it at a AACN critical care conference. I...

  25. General Electives

    lucy100 replied to workingh's topic in Ohio University

    4510 this summer. I'm still planning out the fall semester. Either 4550 or 4540, both start