I just graduated from a very tough ADN program, and the instructors, even at the pinning, were telling us how we need to advance our education. Hogwash!
Surely, I will get nationally certified (CCRN, RNC or something). Surely, I will do continuing education and read nursing magazines and books (I do that now). But I will never go back to school. Not for a BSN, not ever. I have a B.Sc. in Liberal Arts where I specialized in psychology and sociology. In addition, I also took loads of literature and English classes. I think that degree and my ADN make me a very educated person. I will not jump though another educational hoop because academians think I should.
In fact, I've already been hired, and I haven't even passed NCLEX yet--at the hospital and floor that is my very first choice no less! (an ICU step-down cardiology floor at a large county hospital). No one can tell me I need a BSN. What I need is to be a staff nurse until I'm 70. I need to write books about monistic nursing, and I need to learn to paint dog portraits and seascapes really well, so I can supplement my social security income when I leave nursing. But a BSN? Homey don't play that.
Imagine how much respect you'd get, especially if you keep progressing in knowledge and skill.
The Monist
I do hope it's true, as I'll probably be with you.
Do age 65 and beyond nurses actually get respect? Usually it's "how sad for that old battleaxe still having to work", "when is she ever going to retire". I've seen it. People equate old age with forgetfullness, slowness, set in their ways and ignorance.
But let us set the standard, take care of ourselves physically today. Stay on top of things and learn what we can today. And at age 70 run circles around those kids and earn respect as well as demend it. :rotfl:
I do hope it's true, as I'll probably be with you.
Do age 65 and beyond nurses actually get respect? Usually it's "how sad for that old battleaxe still having to work", "when is she ever going to retire". I've seen it. People equate old age with forgetfullness, slowness, set in their ways and ignorance.
I think its sad so many people treat our seasoned nurses so badly. Personally, I enjoy talking to these nurses and getting their take on things. These are the survivors in our profession. AND some of my most favorite coworkers. 'Set in their ways" ...perhaps but I am finding myself tiring of switching gears every week for TPTB... so I can relate...LOL!!
Tweety, BSN, RN
36,319 Posts
I do hope it's true, as I'll probably be with you.
Do age 65 and beyond nurses actually get respect? Usually it's "how sad for that old battleaxe still having to work", "when is she ever going to retire". I've seen it. People equate old age with forgetfullness, slowness, set in their ways and ignorance.
But let us set the standard, take care of ourselves physically today. Stay on top of things and learn what we can today. And at age 70 run circles around those kids and earn respect as well as demend it. :rotfl: