keljoromo

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1. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

   keljoromo replied to edogs334's topic in Relations

   In 1991 I was making 12.72/hr as a new grad (that was with 7 yrs prior experience as a Registered Resp Therapist), by 1996 I was still only making 14.15/hr. I knew nurses who quit to become grocery check out clerks, blackjack dealers and manicurists....

2. When everybody knows your name

   keljoromo replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

   I started introducing myself as 'I'm First name, Last name, I'm a registered nurse and I'll be taking care of you today' ever since I took a nursing leadership course a good 18 years into my career. I definitely seem to receive a bit more respect usi...

3. RN, ADN, BSN, LPN, LVN, ....... Does it matter??

   keljoromo replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

   P.S. I also think this issue will continue to divide nurses along ADN, Diploma and BSN lines and the division is great for hospitals and administration because it keeps us divided. I think a standard entry would be a unifying factor within nursing. O...

4. RN, ADN, BSN, LPN, LVN, ....... Does it matter??

   keljoromo replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

   Hello All, I graduated as an Associate Degree Nurse back in 1990 and I was definitely well prepared for bedside care and yes I ran circles around the BSN grads at the time. I am still an ADN although I will complete my BSN in December (yep, 19 years ...