NURS 6003

Week 10 Discussion Graduating from nursing school with a bachelor of science in nursing was a great accomplishment. However, I always knew I wanted to attain a master’s in nursing degree. Being a nurse for thirteen years has taught me so much in life and has given me the gift of compassion and love to care for others in a way that makes a difference. I have decided to further my nursing career as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitio...

Introduction My name is Helen Walton and I am a nurse in New Mexico. Growing up on a small farm in rural NM, there were not many opportunities for further education. I was fortunate to start school at a vocational school and began my wait to be accepted into nursing school. Although I was ecstatic to become an LPN, I had my sights on further education. After four years I was able to start a unique type of educational program-long distance learning. As a student of Regents University of New...