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1. Diff. between ASN and Diploma Nurse......

   OneRN replied to Ari RN's topic in General Nursing

   I believe nursing would have less issues with "professionalism" if it had stayed with diploma schools and not pursued formal academic training. For instance, the diploma programs could have required a BSc before entering, then nursing school would be...

2. Leaving the Law

   OneRN replied to November's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is like hanging on a cross: It's true glory; It's true power; It can be real love for another human being, but it's not pretty, and it's not easy. If you truly hate practicing law, fine, but just make sure a career change is what you want to ...

3. The reason I went into nursing.... long

   OneRN replied to Yellow Rose RN's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is the greatest profession in the world and the closest profession to the kingdom of God. Your actions have proven this to be the case. Good for you!

4. Ethical question...what would you do?

   OneRN replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

   With all the horrors I experienced working in the dungeon (my first job as an aid in a nursing home) I can't believe we're having this conversation. When she takes something of value then worry about it. Right now, just focus on becoming a good nurse...

5. several questions for the RN's

   OneRN replied to minnielynn's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest becoming a nurse aid, unless you plan to become an RN and work exclusively in surgery. IMO.

6. just venting..replies welcome

   OneRN replied to hospicemom's topic in General Nursing

   Assuming this pt wasn't demented, I hope she gets what she deserves: a long death where in the end, everyone she knows has abandon her. But that's stupid, isn't it? I don't have to hope for anything. Everyone reaps what they sow in this life. It's a...

7. First day on my own--from worst to first

   OneRN replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

   That gives me hope. Thank you.

8. I'm Offended By Some Female Nurses

   OneRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I encourage everyone to read the letter from Stephanie Tate in this month's RN magazine. She describes how she once got caught ogling and comenting on a patients genitals while prepping him for surgery. She's obviously proud of it and the editor obvi...

9. I'm sick of, sick of it, SICK OF IT!

   OneRN replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

   My preceptor is like that. She comes in on her days off when they call her. She's the type that always wants to please others. And while that may be a saintly quality, it's not good for her survival. I, myself, never have my phone on. If a person cal...

10. The Status of a Nurse

    OneRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think the status of a nurse, and the good reputation they derive from the publics perception of them comes from the hard work they do. I talked to a registered dietician the other day on my floor. She has a masters degree. But who ever says, "Wow, ...

11. Anencephaly

    OneRN replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The instinct to care: in the form of the mother trying to nurse the child; in the form of the nurse helping her and being glad she didn't terminate the pregnancy. I see God in the mother, in the baby, and in you. Thank you for showing that to me toda...

12. How many quit???

    OneRN replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Our level 1 started with 51, but only 22 of those 51 graduated at the end. Some quit, some didn't pass. Nursing school has a high drop out rate because it is extremely tough, academically and personally, or at least our school was. I strongly encoura...

13. Caps anyone??

    OneRN replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    On the stepdown unit where I work, I wear surgical-style scrubs with the top tucked in. I just can't imagine wearing a uniform, especially a cap, to work.

14. Why do nurses "eat their young"?

    OneRN replied to zacsmimi's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to add to what 3rdguyshift said, but I think he said it well. In fact, the same nurses that treated me like s*** when I was an aid on the floor now continue to treat me like S*** even though I'm one of their own--no big surprise there. ...

15. Just need to vent....

    OneRN replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just reading your post, it sounds kind of like a general disillusionment with life. We keep thinking there's a goal, you know some kind of purpose toward which we are ultimately moving, and as life wears on, that purpose becomes like a mirage: the cl...