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Aug 25, 2009 04:46 AM

Pround to be an ADN!!

by Tait Staff

I know the tides are turning on the ADN's and eventually we may be a non-existent breed. I feel this is horribly unfortunate.

After almost three years of nursing, and currently precepting a very bright BSN I feel that I really had a wonderful training as an ADN.

I feel my technical skills are top notch, with very meticulous detail to cleanliness, sterility and technique. I also feel, because of the extensive time we got at the bedside, that my assessment skills and bedside manner are also strong.

I have talked with many of my classmates and everyone seems to be having a lot of success in all thier careers.

I feel I was challenged in school, that I was given high expectations to achieve and the skills and resources to do so.

So to all my ADN sisters and brothers out there be proud! Be vocal and gosh darnit don't be afraid to tell them how good you are in those interviews!!



Tait


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from traumaRUs
Old Aug 25, 2009, 07:02 AM

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Hi Tait - I started as an LPN then went straight to the ADN which served me well for 8 years until darn it, the hospital went for Magnet status. It was kinda a drag to realize that I wasn't going to ever get promoted.

So...back to school....

However, I feel as an ADN RN, I was at the top of my game and like you, I provided excellent care.
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Old Oct 08, 2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tait View Post
I know the tides are turning on the ADN's and eventually we may be a non-existent breed. I feel this is horribly unfortunate.

After almost three years of nursing, and currently precepting a very bright BSN I feel that I really had a wonderful training as an ADN.

I feel my technical skills are top notch, with very meticulous detail to cleanliness, sterility and technique. I also feel, because of the extensive time we got at the bedside, that my assessment skills and bedside manner are also strong.

I have talked with many of my classmates and everyone seems to be having a lot of success in all thier careers.

I feel I was challenged in school, that I was given high expectations to achieve and the skills and resources to do so.

So to all my ADN sisters and brothers out there be proud! Be vocal and gosh darnit don't be afraid to tell them how good you are in those interviews!!



Tait
That's me, ADN bound!!! I'm scared, nervous, excited and proud all wrapped into one!!! Wish me luck!!!
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from aromarn
Old Oct 08, 2009, 12:11 PM

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Yeah I like this...I am ADN , just got a job very excited. I started a blog in here cuz I was so furstrated for being turned away . Anyway, I told those recrutiers and manager I was good enough and they got it. Of course we have to do BSN...so round 2 here I come!!
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Old Oct 08, 2009, 08:46 PM

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I'm an ADN too, and I don't feel I'm any less of a nurse because of that. I may not have all the "-ologies" that the higher degrees do, but my assessment and technical skills are first-rate, and I have loads of good old-fashioned life experience to go with them.
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Old Nov 10, 2009, 12:01 AM

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I can not find a job anywhere because I have only my ADN. I am so depressed that I spent all this time to get a degree and no one and I mean no one wants me. I have at least 500 more clinical hours then most BSN's and it counts for nothing. I used to be proud, but now I feel like I am worthless.
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