AngelovMercy

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1. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

   AngelovMercy replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

   You know you're an OLD (er) nurse if: You recall ALL of the above, but couldn't come up with them on your own to save your soul!

2. Should BSNs be paid more?

   AngelovMercy replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   Don't misinterpret my post...I never suggested forcing a BSN on anybody. I agree that it needs to be voluntary and that a sizeable bonus for the time and expense of bettering your education should be awarded. This string highlights the confusion betw...

3. Should BSNs be paid more?

   AngelovMercy replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   We will gain respect, not because we are educated, but because we profess a higher expection of ourselves & our profession. In setting these higher standards we will SEEK higher education. This is the same metamorphosis all true professions encou...

4. Should BSNs be paid more?

   AngelovMercy replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   Although this thread is more about reimbursement than advancing the nursing profession, some may find these interesting reading. http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/topic18/tpc18_3.htm http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/models.htm

5. Should BSNs be paid more?

   AngelovMercy replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Until the BSN becomes the entry level for RNs we will continue to be known as "semi-professionals" in the health care realm.

6. Should BSNs be paid more?

   AngelovMercy replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   Keep in mind that many BSNs are ADNs with additional education and consequently additional clinical time.I agree that the BSN doesn't necessarily better prepare you clinically, but it does provide a better foundation for management, leadership, nursi...