Tag Archives: Blog

Talked to a Therapist, Lately?

Posted on March 31, 2012

The push toward doctoral degrees for practitioners is expanding, and not just for nurses. Audiologists and physical therapists will soon be joining advanced practice nurses, according to the recent U.S. News.com article, Doctoral Degrees Gain Steam in Healthcare Industry. In … Continue reading →

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How To Stay Cool in the Heat of Social Media

Posted on February 16, 2012

Staying cool. Easy to do in the dead of winter, but not always so easy to do when interacting in the world of social media. Like interactions in real life, social media interactions are spontaneous and off-the-cuff.  And, like in-person … Continue reading →

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Talking MSN with Jennifer Scott: FNP Practice

Posted on January 24, 2012

When looking at the commitment involved in earning an MSN, it’s nice to talk to nurses who have “been there, done that.” Part two of my interview with family nurse practitioner Jennifer Scott looks at her practice, the impact of … Continue reading →

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Talking MSN with Jennifer Scott: What You Need To Know

Posted on January 20, 2012

It’s time for another edition of “Talking MSN”! This time, we’re talking with fellow blogger and family nurse practitioner Jennifer Scott. Jennifer blogs about her life as a family nurse practitioner at The Nurse Practitioner’s Place. Today, she provides primary … Continue reading →

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Talking MSN: Desire and Discipline

Posted on November 29, 2011

Keep your eye on the prize. That’s what I told myself during my marathon BSN program. But there is no prize unless you start the process. In part 2 of my discussion on graduate nursing education with blogger and Nurse … Continue reading →

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Talking MSN: Sean Dent

Posted on November 28, 2011

I have to be honest. Sometimes I’m on the fence. I know I want my MSN, but if I stop and think about it for too long, I can almost talk myself out of it. The time. The money. The … Continue reading →

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Generations

Posted on November 17, 2011

“I have got to come over and teach you ladies a thing or two!” She was 25, had been a registered nurse for three years and now sat perched across the table eyeballing us over a Coke. I glanced at … Continue reading →

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The MSN: Why Do You Want This?

Posted on August 15, 2011

Can we talk frankly here? Why do you want this degree? The MSN represents a multi-thousand dollar investment. Most will go into debt to achieve it; student loans, lines of equity. This is money that must be paid back whether … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get It Started!

Posted on August 2, 2011

I am so excited to be blogging here at Masters in Nursing! When the offer was presented, I deliberated with due diligence and deep thought…for about two seconds! Accepting this opportunity just made sense. Here I am, one year post-BSN, … Continue reading →

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