blady

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1. Aspiring Nurses: Why not Med School??

   blady replied to muurman's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just because nursing schools accepted some people that doesn't mean that med schools would have. I fail to see the comparison. Nursing is nursing.....and medicine is medicine.

2. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

   blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in ADN/BSN

   I know that all nursing programs aren't created equal. However, the bsn encompasses pathophysiology and research. Keep in mind the importance of theory. Skills will be mastered by practice...on the job. As you explore different roles in nursing your ...

3. Accepted to both which one do I pick??

   blady replied to Alert&Orientedx0's topic in ADN/BSN

   Keep in mnd whether your credits are transferrable after, so you can continue from RN-MSN. Diplomas are usualy attached to hospitals, they are being phased out gradually. I see you are in the VA area. Johns Hopkins has an entry level masters, for 2n...

4. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

   blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in ADN/BSN

   it's not about having a heated debate because you will never change anyone who is wise about the value of education. the rn was accurate in both instances. it's important to know your scope of practice according to the law and to know the rationale b...

5. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

   blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in ADN/BSN

   . I think your sociology background didn't do much for you,,,,,try psy ........moving right along where interesting topics are discussed

6. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

   blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in ADN/BSN

   when you know better, you do better. here lies a perfect example why higher education is necessary. if you had some of that"overrated" knowledge maybe you would not be referring to someone with their masters degree as "stupid" we need one entry level...

7. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   :nuke: Thanks, for a minute I thought I was getting beat up for the wrong thread:nuke:

8. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   Repeat!!!! I did not write that thread. Go back to the original thread and see who wrote it and look at my RESPONSE at the bottom of the thread........thank you.

9. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   I did not write that thread. My response is at the bottom of her thread

10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Creature I did not write that thread. My response to her is at the bottom of the thread. However, I do agree with your comment. Certain factors contribute to situations. I think those need to be addressed. A lot of people get into the professio...

11. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    You're on the right track, continuing your education, after which you would have choices. All facilities are not created equal. Try a teaching facility where you would be exposed to a whole lot more if that's what you like.

12. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in ADN/BSN

    And what is wrong with that? career vs Job?????????????

13. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in ADN/BSN

    Way to go!

14. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in ADN/BSN

    Do a little more research on nursing. Go online and you could find a wealth of info. RNs go to school for either 2years(Associates degree) or 4 years(bachelors degree) at entry level. Try not to be overly concerned with the pay scale but rather if yo...

15. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in ADN/BSN

    Only difference here is that unless you pass the NCLEX, you're not considered a RN. BSN means you've earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing.