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    Traditional BSN vs. ADN to BSN

    PMFB-RN replied to tcgirl9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    *** I don't know what you should do. However I can tell you that what you heard about RN to BSNs being less successful in the long run is 100% false. I have been in nursing for 18 years and never seen...
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    Walden University BEWARE

    PMFB-RN replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    FWIW I personaly know 3 or 4 RNs who were accepted to CRNA school with BSNs from
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    VA hospital Pros and Cons

    PMFB-RN replied to VACallCenterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pros: * Great patient population! Love those guys. * Almost all male patients * 5 weeks paid vacation from the start for RNs! * Decent benifits * Clinacal ladder that allows one to really move up in...
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    PMFB-RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope that I would be the first to excuse myself from the code team in the instances where I were morally objected. Especially if my team were floundering in what they believe to be a full...
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    Should a nurse ask to be assigned to specific patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to DoraSanchez's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In every ICU I have ever worked in nurses chose their patients. Nurses precepting a nurse resident or new grad got first choice. Then any nurse who had taken care of a particular patient the day...
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    PMFB-RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not at all familiar with the conscience law-- *** Here is a general overview. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscience_clause_(medical and I am not sure how it would be applicable if a patients...
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    My anger

    PMFB-RN replied to antesignani's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too was an experienced military medic when I went to nursing school. That was a ong time ago but what I have discovered is that certain hospitals, like certain nursing schools, appreciate experience...
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    PMFB-RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is that legal for you to not do a code? *** In my state it is. I am proteced by the concious claus law. The same one that permits pharmacists to refuse to dispence birth control. I have had a long...
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    PMFB-RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

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    Anyone have any advice for BSN as second degree?

    PMFB-RN replied to crouthers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *** Who would want to hire such a nurse? Why hire an RN who you KNOW is going to leave just as they are becoming usefull? That is part of the reason direct entry masters grads are not hired in some...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** I am sure that's true at many colleges but not in others. For example here in Wisconsin the technical college's ADN programs have no college class prerequisites. They can be, and very often are,...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** Maybe. I have to say that I often wonder about this. It it true, or is it a case on a little revenge? Let's face it. In an enviroment where an ADN is at no disadvantage for getting that first job,...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** Ya your right. However something that tends to get lost in these discussions, every ADN is only 12 to 24 months of part time online classes away from being a BSN. It doesn't have to be one or the...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** Thank you. I was wondering if Canada has the 3 year BSN typical of many other english speaking countries where BSN is
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The reality is that many employers, mine included, place value on higher levels of education. Either give them what they want or be excluded *** Yes, you are right. However I have been in this game...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** Just curious. How many credit hours must be taked to earn a BSN in Canada? Is the the same as here, 120 or
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** When I graduated from nursing school I entered a 9 month nurse residency program for new grads going directly in the SICU. It was tough! I stayed awake nights studying, nurses failed and were...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** For who? To potential patients? For luring RNs to work there? My observation is that patientsd have no idea what Magnet is and don't care. As for nurses, many many I know see Magnet as a con when...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did my RN to BSN program at a local, well respected state university. Not a dipiloma mill but a real state university with a school of nursing and a variety of nursing programs from generic BSN to...
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    Anyone have any advice for BSN as second degree?

    PMFB-RN replied to crouthers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *** There are accelerated BSN and MSN programs that prepare you to be an entry level bedside RN. There are also direct entry MSN program that allow one to be trained as an RN then procede directly...
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    Wanting to apply to a master entry program, while I am in BSN program

    PMFB-RN replied to SentryRN2b's topic in Post Graduate Students

    *** First the pros of NP vs RN is mainly schedual. Typicaly (in my area) NPs make close to, or often less than bedside RNs who are working nights and weekends, or a mix of days and nights. A majoriety...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, there is. It is not "required," for RN staff, per se, but it is STRONGLY DESIRED. What is strongly desired is part of the market demand--and they can do it; b/c it's a buyer's market. They have...
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    Not doing what I was hired for

    PMFB-RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    *** Actually I DO get to decide who I will code and who I will not code. I will not knowingly cause harm to my patients, nor will I preform codes on them when I know they don't want it, nor will I...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** That might be a great option for you. Or it might not. I would investigate the hiring market in the area you plan to work before investing in a DEMSN program. Where I live the DEMSN grads have a...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    PMFB-RN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** Actually that's not the case at all. There is nothing about obtaining Magnet that requires staff RNs, or a percentage of staff RNs to hold BSNs. There IS a requirment that nurse leaders, managers,...