Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

Honestly, I don't see anything wrong with taking up MAN as "something worth doing to pass the time".

It is BETTER to learn something or anything than do nothing.

IMO, I think it is better not to be judgmental on people simply because we have created a set of standards for our own that if some people fell short, that they are less the individuals they are.

Nursing volunteer positions are VERY HARD to come by. Let alone a PAID nursing job. These nurses maybe are taking up MAN as a fallback due to inexperience (because they couldn't land a job) and desperation to "get on" to nursing. I believe that if the situation is different, these nurses will prefer to go into nursing practice first then consider MAN to further their careers (which is ideal).

Rogue, I know you mean well and your points are valid. Consider yourself very lucky, among the few of those who are blessed with experience. The path you've chosen is ideal, experience first then MAN. Please give these poor inexperienced nurses the benefit of the doubt. If they erred, please correct them. Allow them the chance and the space to grow.

Peace!

Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

cheers to that messageinabox! well written..

Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

I have a question, where is the best school to study MAN? I believe not all universities are accepting inexperienced nurses, is this true?

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Yes, others like UP Manila, require at least 1 year hospital experience but other schools (like Concordia College) do not require it.

Actually, I'm a part of that MSN-student-lacking-hospital-experience group. I used to work in a call center which has an educational assistance program. I grabbed that opportunity while working as an agent. I try to make up by: studying while working, studying at home, studying during vacant time... Because I don't have hospital experience. My classmates that time? Nurse managers, Clinical instructors, tenured staff nurses. I feel like an idiot as I don't have a story to tell about recent hospital bloopers etc.

1 year later..... I'm now a volunteer nurse, and already taking my advanced units in MSN. Studying MSN now is more meaningful as I can integrate theory with practice. I agree with messageinabox, having experience in a hospital setting first is almost always better and beneficial before taking up your masters.

We're just making the most out of the current Nursing situation. Getting tenured hospital experience/work nowadays is challenging and exasperating. Most tertiary hospitals are on hiring freeze. And if we do get a nursing job, it's probably unpaid, and a few can survive that for too long because we also deserve to be compensated and we can't depend on our parents' money for the rest of our lives.

Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

Being allowed to take up MAN without at least a year's worth of work experience sounds like trouble to me...

sort of like thinking that volunteering would benefit our young nurses, because they're unemployed, at least they'd have something better to do...but the adverse effect is it is harder for them to find jobs because its better to hire volunteers...free labor..

i'm just thinking that if y'all would keep this up, the future of phil. nursing will be MAN will be a requirement for any entry level nursing job...will make it harder for anyone with only a bsn to get a job...

jmho anyway...

Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

Originally Posted by wishiwereanurse

Being allowed to take up MAN without at least a year's worth of work experience sounds like trouble to me...

sort of like thinking that volunteering would benefit our young nurses, because they're unemployed, at least they'd have something better to do...but the adverse effect is it is harder for them to find jobs because its better to hire volunteers...free labor..

i'm just thinking that if y'all would keep this up, the future of phil. nursing will be MAN will be a requirement for any entry level nursing job...will make it harder for anyone with only a bsn to get a job...

jmho anyway...

Let's also look at the gray side, not just dwell on the negative effect or conversely, think of MSN as an ultimately perfect decision.

It is trouble, because it sets a higher standard for the newly graduates who do not have experience yet. And yes, inexperienced MSN student seem like a baby in a classroom consisting of nurse managers, clinical instructors and tenured nurses.

But if we look at the good side, it boosts the confidence of the inexperienced MSN student, because she keeps on learning and augmenting new information to her knowledge base. Furthermore, she develops network and camaraderie with other passionate and hardworking nurses. It's something positive and productive to look forward to every Saturday.

At moments like these, recent "oversupply batch" graduates are prone to become depressed and helpless because of the undeniable lack of nursing job opportunities in the country. It's something that's beyond their control. It's those trainings, education, seminars that somehow empowers them to continue. We all have our options, we can choose to pursue a post-graduate degree, training, seminar, etc or just ignore it. What's important is we did our best and not just give up without an effort.

Just my opinion, too.

Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

With the job shortage, I find nothing wrong with getting a MAN even if inexperienced. At least they're being pro-active with their situation.

Re: MAN and Inexperienced Registered Nurses

Nothings wrong in taking up MA degree.. as long as they will benefit from it and gain experience while studying masters degree.. much better if they can finish it while they are still young... ..