need help with question

stpauligirl · Feb 26, 2006

Hi guys,
I am writing a paper for my English class about if nursing programs should be expanded?
For this assignment I have to interview pre nursing students. Could you please share your thoughts about this subject? The question is: Do you think nursing programs should be expanded and why?
I am very thankful to everyone who answers my question.
karah

Too many very capable people with good GPA's need to be turned away because there are not enough seats and teachers available in nursing schools. Good luck with your assignment

thumperRN · Feb 26, 2006

I ABSOLUTLEY think they need to be expanded. The nursing school that I graduated from has a waiting list that is TREMENDOUS!! Sometimes it makes me wonder if there is a shortage of nurses or a shortage of nursing instructors. I know that they are governed by certain rules of how many students per instructor in a clinical setting, but it's not like the need isn't there! We are not in a business that is going under anytime soon!! We need to get some more nurses out there!!! :nurse: :nurse: :nurse:

laurawho7 · Feb 26, 2006

Too many very capable people with good GPA's need to be turned away because there are not enough seats and teachers available in nursing schools. Good luck with your assignment

Right on the money! Federal grants or funds should be made available to help encourage new teachers as well as money for new students. Instead of cutting taxes to the rich, helping to thwart a health crisis should be priority for the president and congress. Some legislation to help fund schools instead of funding a losing war would be a great start.

beepeadoo · Feb 27, 2006

Hi guys,
I am writing a paper for my English class about if nursing programs should be expanded?
For this assignment I have to interview pre nursing students. Could you please share your thoughts about this subject? The question is: Do you think nursing programs should be expanded and why?
I am very thankful to everyone who answers my question.
karah

Yes they should be expanded, as was said earlier, there are lots of people with excellent qualities, that are either turned away or can't afford it. If there's a nursing shortage, then obviously it would help if there were more future nurses in the pipeline. Expanded programs, more funding, more mentorship would all help that.

But, not at the expense of quality. You can expand the program without relaxing the standards.

I want competitive entry into a nursing school. I don't want any yahoo with the notion of "nurse anesthetists make six figures" in class next to me. I want some weeding. And I want to learn with those who are in it for the same reasons I am. That said, it is entirely doable. There are way more qualified, well-motivated, intelligent, compassionate people who want to be nurses, than there are slots open for nursing school. And, after all is said and done, they still have to pass the boards.

I also want quality instruction. If a program is expanded I don't want it at my expense. I want good instructors with clinical experience and I want mentorship from experienced nurses who see the value of giving back and passing on. (As an aside... I know the general comment that nurses eat their young. a) I've not been at it long enough to experience this first-hand. b) I wonder if that's a few bad stories turned into generalizations. c) if it is true, bring it on. You're gonna find if you try and eat me you're gonna end up with a nasty taste in your mouth, not to mention bloodied, bruised and wishing you'd recognized I may be new at nursing, but I wasn't born yesterday. I'll drop you like a bag of dirt. :rotfl:) I want good ratios. I want a variety of experiences in a variety of settings. I want interaction with other medical professionals. I want instructors that have the time to deal with me one-on-one if necessary. I don't want my nursing education diluted because the program has been expanded.

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