Some questions for all the nurses

[RNIAM]

BSN nurses would you be happy with the LPN, RN, BSN etc, if You had something more to show for you degree?

What I mean is this . What if when you graduated their was a destiction between a four,two or one year program?

This would mean that you as BSN graduates would have to take a harder exam befiiting you extended education. Maybe their could be a new title for you, istead of RN you might be called BN (bachelorette Nurse) With it came a higher pay. Would this stop the everyone has to become a BSN or would it just add more fuel to the fire?

For the RN two year program nurses. How would you feel? Would this be fair in your estimation or would you feel slighted?I truly would love to see a unified proffession. Is this one way to get their?

Here is a post question to LPN's and Two year RN's If money was not an object, would you become a BSN? If your experience counted towards your degree would that help? What would it take for you to want to get more education? How about paid trainning and education? Thanks for your input

[WalMart_ADN]

so many things i could say...and correct you on..but i'm not going to as i hate to see these things dragged out for so long, when in the end NOTHING is accomlished by them. i hope someone can find a cure for my so called BSN envy.... i would hate to spend all my time at work worrying about what degrees others hold instead of taking care of my kids.

[lynniepooh]

As an LPN, I would love to return to school get my degree and become at the least an associate level RN. But I am in the same boat as many LPN's. It was hard enough to take a year off work for my LPN program. I am a mother and wife and must work full time to help support my family. It is hard to imagine taking the time away from my family to even attend part time. I do feel that with more education should come more financial reward. I respect the hard work and time people put in to obtain the degree.

[mark_LD_RN]

WALMART ADN go ahead and correct me, please. but DO stick to the FACTS not opinions. I love to be educated and corrected so point out what i have wrong if you can do it factually. You love to accuse some one of knocking you. But it is you who started it.

i would also hate to spend my time at work worring about others degrees. fun thing is i never bring it up at work i am to busy enjoying my self by taking excellent care of my patients.

the cure for your BSN envy is with in your self. loose the chip you care on your shoulder and lighten up. no need to be knocking others or infering to them as stupid. that is very unprofessional.

[NurseAngie]

I don't like mayo OR miracle whip! (sorry, that was another topic!) Geez....this thing has been beaten to DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yada Yada Yada

I wanna be a ROCK STAR!!!!!

~Angie

[mark_LD_RN]

i guess you not in the mood to correct me:)

[ldymedc]

I think that the total of the experience and education, the desire to continue to learn, and the ability to be humble enough to recognize that there is always something we don't know, is actually what makes a good medical PROFESSIONAL.

Currently I am less than four months from graduating from an AD program in Nursing. I am a Paramedic/Firefighter with a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services management. I also have approximately 17 years of experience in the medical field, 13 of which have been in the streets (PM/FF).

I have seen individuals come in with lesser certification perform extremely well in patient care, and I have seen others with higher learning not be able to perform even the basics. Desire and ability play an extremely important part of how well someone will survive and suceed.

Don't get me wrong, I am a strong proponent of Education, and plan on getting my Master's Degree in a Nursing major. I just feel that simply a few more years of formal education does not mean that an individual will be a success, it simply gives more tools to reach it.

[OBNURSEHEATHER]

Originally posted by mark_LD_RN

you seem to have a classic case of BSN envy.:).

Holy crap! That is freakin' hilarious! I have never seen such a self absorbed statement on these boards!

you as well as all nurses should learn to respect each other and act as professionals

Good way to do just that Mark... "HAHAHAHA! YOU ARE JEALOUS OF ME AND ALL THAT I HAVE! HAHAHAHA!

i guess you not in the mood to correct me

There's that professional behavior again, shining through!

Heather

[mark_LD_RN]

well heather sorry you toook offense but it was said in resonse to walmart ADn snide remarks. was just putting it in her context.

for the record i am not self absorbed but do get sick and tired of people insulting BSN degrees and grouping everyone together. I am sure that if you took the time to read my other posts you would see what i mean.

don't jump to conclusions see my other posts and see what i wrote in response to. i did not include you in there anywhere nor did i meantion all ADN,s . it was just aimed at one person so dont generalize it.

you obviously did not read my other posts, those quotes are taken out of context.which some people seem good at doing

[MishlB]

Do the patients REALLY care what our name tag says...I think all they want is competent care and compassion. The degree status on our name tags is for us, an heirarchy that doesn't really benefit anybody. I am a new graduate PN, and I am going the ADN route, only for a larger choice in working environments. More theory does not always make a better nurse. We should all wear a name tag that says NAME....NURSE.

[MishlB]

I am in North Dakota, which has the Entry Into Practice laws. Used to be you had to be a 4-year RN to work here... Thank God they just changed. They now allow you 10 years to recieve your BSN, which I am sure will keep increasing, since I believe they are the only state that has this law.

[OBNURSEHEATHER]

Originally posted by mark_LD_RN

those quotes are taken out of context

That's funny, because the last quote was the only sentence in the entire freakin post. How is that "out of context?"

Heather

[OBNURSEHEATHER]

Originally posted by mark_LD_RN

you obviously did not read my other posts

Yes Mark, I did. You seem to throw around pretty heavy words quite a bit. Words like biased, hateful, resentful, ugly, twisted, etc. Pretty strong conclusions to draw from an online experience, don't you think? You've also accused people of resorting to name calling when they no longer have a valid argument. Please refer back to some of the words I listed above.

See, as I sit here and read, I see that you will engage in a heated debate more willingly with a female than with a male. I could conclude that maybe you have a classic case of lady parts envy?

And BTW - there is no need for you to apologize to me. You did not offend me. I was merely pointing out the amusing statements you made, and their inconsistancies!

Heather