How does a nurse become an effective leader? It is not surprising there is no one answer to this question. I have taken the liberty to review several nurse leader biographies published online. It was interesting to read the titles that followed these nurse leader’s names. For example, Ph.D., MPH, MSN, FNP-BC, DNP, MA, MBA, […]
Education: A Spark
Before entering the nursing profession in 2001, I was a soldier in the Army doing logistical work. A path I chose for the opportunity to serve a great nation and to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse. When the opportunity presented itself for me to reenlist in the Army in exchange for going to […]
Taking Off The Blinders Through Education: Part 4 Of 4
Technology is changing the nature of nursing education and will continue to do so by way of distance learning. Distance learning is made possible through learning management systems [LMS] software such as WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, and Moodle. These software systems include informational tools such as syllabi and rosters as well as social tools such as […]
Taking Off The Blinders Through Education: Part 3 Of 4
The online learning experience has been amazing, starting in 2012 with my Master’s degree and finishing with a Ph.D. in August of 2018. I was equally terrified and ecstatic about beginning my first semester at Capella University. My counselor, John, was instrumental in helping me get situated in doing my first online course. John and […]