I think the link provided is an excellent place to begin your research of why the concept to require FUTURE professional nurses to earn a Bachelor's degree within 10 years of their initial licensure....
For informational purposes, this is a link that will provide Talking Points provided by NYSNA (New York State Nurses Association) regarding the BSN debate:...
mtdnk replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Psychiatric
This posting emphasizes the importance of assessing (both our own and our patient's) ethnic/cultural beliefs because of their significant impact on health care practices. "Patient" referring to an...
A great article to help you is : Legally speaking. When patient care gets too personal., By: Stevens J, RN, 00337021, November 1, 1998, Vol. 61, Issue 11. There is more in this article, and...
Another resource is your state nurses association. The NYSNA (New York State Nurses's Association) has a program called SPAN (statewide peer assistance for nurses) which is a great resource. Best of...
I am currently attending Walden University- due to graduate Spring '07 with MSN- Specialization in Nursing education. I would rate this program as excellent. My job accepts it for tuition...
mtdnk replied to amanda sue's topic in Psychiatric
Part of the answer lies in your state Nurse Practice Act. In New York, a CNS is a RN and functions, by law, under the RN license (same as diploma, ADN, BSN). The education allows for the ability to...