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1. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Snoopd replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   Thanks for "knowing some of us" who "are just nurses". I predict in another 5-10 years we will not be required through state statutes to legally collaborate with you on anything, so your "cautiously discussed concerns" will be so much wasted energy ...

2. Anyone else hear that Pitt is one of best nursing schools in country?

   Snoopd replied to oramar's topic in General Students

   I've been told that the College of St. Catherine's in Minneapolis, MN is one of the top nursing schools in the nation because of their holistic approach to nursing, and clinical assignments. Is this true? Supposedly they are highly regarded by hosp...

3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Snoopd replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   I understand the importance of education as it relates to competency of practice and personal fulfillment, but how much more could someone expect to earn with a doctorate in nursing? We work in an industry that rewards a BSN with an extra dollar over...

4. NYS Board for Nursing New Resolution

   Snoopd replied to robinsap's topic in General Nursing

   I think this BSN ADN debate is all about image. Apparently our politicians and the public believe they will receive better care from a BSN nurse than from a ADN nurse or a diploma educated nurse. This is laughable. First of all one must compare th...

5. How to Recruit New Grad RN's

   Snoopd replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Students

   you describe perfectly the state of nursing recruitment and the business of health care in the us. i have had new graduates state the same thing; when they go to apply for an rn position they are "given the cold shoulder" and treated in a dismissive...

6. Comment that really ticks me off.........

   Snoopd replied to CardioTrans's topic in General Students

   I mean this in a good natured way, but why didn't you tell him to do it himself? By the time the Doc gets done asking you, he could have already assisted his, not just your, patient. I find his thought process to be quite arrogant, and by "passing th...

7. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   Snoopd replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   An excellent point about who "brings in the money". Doctors do bring patients into hospitals thus allowing hospitals to bill for services. It's no different than a stockbroker or real estate person "getting the hot lead", forming a business relations...

8. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   Snoopd replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   This is a relevent topic for nurses at all educational levels. I think the degree "requirements" being proposed by some legislators have more to do with image (and who is backing them? Hospitals of course) than the skill level of the trade. ADN progr...

9. I Hate Nursing School!!!

   Snoopd replied to msmith's topic in General Students

   I experienced the same thing. Keep your eye "on the prize", the RN designation. One of the few instructors who I actually respected told me "you'll experience more stress in nursing school than you will in your entire nursing career". She was right. ...

10. A question about Diploma Nurses

    Snoopd replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I found this thread and a few of the responses to be somewhat humorous and perplexing. Apparently the big issue revolves around who is "qualified" to to be in a "leadership" or "management" position in nursing? Is it a nursing ADN, BSN, MSN, or what?...

11. Signing new grad contract?

    Snoopd replied to kurlykay's topic in New Nurse

    If this wasn't part of a written contract that was established when you were hired, I wouldn't sign it. It seems rather strange that you would receive this after being hired, rather than agreeing to it and signing it as a condition of accepting their...

12. I think nurses share some of the blame for the nursing shortage.

    Snoopd replied to thegame's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your statement about the abuse cycle. And I think it is something that often has its roots in nursing programs when nursing students get vindictive instructors who are either verbally abusive to them or just vindictive and mean. It seem ...

13. Does Johnson & Johnson Commercial Really Help Nursing?

    Snoopd replied to Snoopd's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

14. Does Johnson & Johnson Commercial Really Help Nursing?

    Snoopd replied to Snoopd's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. snoopd

15. I think nurses share some of the blame for the nursing shortage.

    Snoopd replied to thegame's topic in General Nursing

    Did you hear any banjo music in the background? How many teeth did she have? Ha, Ha! Just kidding!:chuckle