lub dub

lub dub has 27 years experience.

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1. Nurses being forced to go back to school

   lub dub replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   And the "I passed NCLEX-RN after ___ attempts, and here's how I did

2. Nurses being forced to go back to school

   lub dub replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   How many threads to we need on this topic, really??? Can't this thread be locked, or at least added to the dozen or so others that are currently on this site that talk about the same

3. UNDERWEAR (Yes, underwear)

   lub dub replied to nycnurse92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   nycnurse92- I like the fact that you used the word "eschew" in your post. It's an underused word, in my

4. I work in a sauna!!

   lub dub replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

   I worked for years with women who were pre-, peri-, or post-menopausal. Therefore, it was a steady diet of hot flashes and cold flashes. Being a man, I learned to never comment on the room...

5. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

   lub dub replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   What does BSBM stand for? I looked it up, and all I found was bachelors of science in business management, and bible study by mail. Medical doctors and osteopathic doctors both attend four years of...

6. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

   lub dub replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Here is the abstract for an article that looks at staffing ratios and nurse education levels and how they relate to patient outcomes (this was written by Aiken as well): Nurse staffing and education...

7. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

   lub dub replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   We, as a profession, need to stop thinking of this issue as being all about us. This has to do with what is best for our patients, and what is best for the profession as a whole. There is published...

8. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

   lub dub replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   https://allnurses.com/online-nursing-schools/rn-bsn-programs-926765.html https://allnurses.com/registered-nurses-diploma/bsn-nurses-smarter-926898.html...

9. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

   lub dub replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Can the "I don't like the BSN degree" discussion have its own permanent thread here at AN? That will streamline this process a great

10. Serious advice needed

    lub dub replied to KatieMI's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You said that you are a "foreigner". Have you spoken with other nurses who are of your nationality? Perhaps you could get some pointers as far as developing American customs & behaviors within the...

11. Maximizing my chance!

    lub dub replied to loveflowers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried to make an appointment with an advisor from that school? They may be able to assist you in the specifics of getting into their program. Best of luck to

12. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

    lub dub replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

13. PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

    lub dub replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the NCLEX-RN (paper & pencil), it took 4-6 weeks to get results in the mail. Yes, it was a while

14. bully

    lub dub replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tax dollars??? It's a private institution. There are no "tax dollars"

15. bully

    lub dub replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This sounds like just a silly prank. I believe the word "bullying" is beginning to be overused in the work place. An isolated prank does not rise to the level of bullying, in my opinion. This is the...