Nurse vs. Not

So what the mod's suggestion?

Since AN is a business dependent on volume of registered users in order to attract advertising revenue ... it does need to be responsive to the concerns of those registered users.

I recently joined...I am an NA (Which i am not a "nurse technically" but i will be working my way up to get my RN license) And i agree with what you said (And maybe i don't belong here but who is to judge?) But no way in hell would i put in my license verification pin number on here or any site for that matter

I think we should welcome their remarks and opinions. There are as many objectionable people within our profession as without. There are probably as many nurses here who write stuff that impacts the perception of our profession. Let them come in and stir us up.

The question to ask yourself really is: "Why don't I like hearing dissenting opinions?"

Closing ranks is not generally the answer. It leads to insular behavior.

hi nurses, first i just want to say i coomend and respect all of u because i know u have all sacrificed to have the titles rn np cna lpn/lvn ect, and respect to all nurses on allnurses is definetely deserved. im not a nurse yet, but will be hopefully in the next 2 years, i actually have to say that i agree with u as far as some things shouldnt be commented on if u cant really understand how it really is. i see some forums and posts about nursing that i would like to comment about but dont because im not there yet (nurse) when i am a nurse or a nursing student maybe i could comment for now i read posts and read comments to learn more about real nursing to prepare me for what to expect when i am there, in other words im here to learn from everyone and to feel encouraged to pursue my goal in becoming an rn i.. i may make comments but usually only regarding posts i can relate to or find inspiring. i hope allnurses doesnt change as far as requiring a license to read posts ect.. i really like this website, and i actually feel welcomed here, this is my favorite website, everyday i come to this website, and it keeps me inspired and encouaged to pursue my goal. but ur right certain posts should be commented on if u truly can relate ex. in field working

Haha! No philosophy lessons! I'm on my first break from school in 2 years! I start the LPN program here in the fall, which here you have to have your LPN to be an RN. I'd be sad if I couldnt access a nursing forum just because I'm not a nurse yet because I attain so much insight and information from nurses like you guys.

I definately agree we could find a balance between our approches. I like reading your posts on here, including this one , theres probably a lot of people thinking it and you actually said it. I could probably stand to speak my mind a little more often. I do find "outsiders" annoying especially since they don't usually say anything we want to hear. I don't know if you consider CNAs in that mix but they are considered "nursing staff" anywhere I've worked & I'm working my stressed out hiney off to be a nurse, which is probably a secondary reason I don't pay much attention to negativity in an attempt to preserve my sanity.