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  1. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    2.5 years of core nursing? Seriously?! Wow! Actually, that's probably good for the students but it seems odd if there are two years of pre-reqs. How does the school justify it? Perhaps it's...

  2. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not in disagreement on this. After tossing out all other traditional thoughts on education, I just didn't toss out this one. There is very a strong emphasis on adult acute care in RN training as...

  3. 4th day as an RN on my own

    jjjoy replied to november17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You describe this dilemma that newbies face well! Not fun but a good

  4. How come Docs don't have to wear scrubs?

    jjjoy replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Docs who frequently perform surgery are the ones most likely to be wearing scrubs as they are in and out of the OR all

  5. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I appreciate everyone's input and perspectives! Hmmm... ADN training as intended only for bedside care... if that's the case, things really haven't followed as planned, have they? I've questioned...

  6. How come Docs don't have to wear scrubs?

    jjjoy replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Most MDs are not hospital employees. Instead, they work out of their private practice offices and contract with hospitals for "priviledges." In their office, and thus also on their hospital rounds,...

  7. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You say that ADN grads were not originally meant to assume as much responsibility as they do. Presumably you are speaking of bedside nursing? Could you be more specific? Not caring for such complex...

  8. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What are all of these *extra* classes that ADN programs have in addition to the basics? Nutrition? Psychology? Llg, you comment that students should be angered that they have to take 3 yrs worth of...

  9. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's true in some cases. In other schools, though, the pre-reqs themselves take up to year even if you can get into the classes immediately. Now, throw in all the gen ed requirements of an...

  10. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    KellNY - I appreciate that you think it's a crazy thought. I don't see that you needed to be so harsh in your critique. I see your reasons for opposing the idea. I'm just tossing thoughts out there as...

  11. BSN vs Bachelor's + RN School

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As it is, many schools are now offering "accelerated" BSN programs for those who already possess a bachelor's degree that in theory squeeze two years worth of RN training plus any special BSN...

  12. so far, love the job, hate the culture

    jjjoy replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    In regard to the OP trying to negotiate some extra orientation, I wouldn't be too hard on her. If you come from a nursing background, you know that this is uncommon. On the other hand, you know that...

  13. Feeling incompetent

    jjjoy replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a very good point, that the docs and nurses on the next shifts are all extra eyes on the patient and should be able to catch anything you miss, just as you'll sometimes find things that they've...

  14. How requiring bachelor's for RN programs?

    jjjoy posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    (please delete! I goofed and started a new

  15. You don't have to be a nurse to start your own nurse agency?

    jjjoy replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the title of the thread led to some confusion. It is sad sometimes to see what people will do make money... like taking advantage of naive folks with such schemes. Yes, buyer-beware and all,...

  16. Does Grief Counseling hurt people?

    jjjoy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That original article "Therapy culture can hurt more than it helps" goes a long from it's initial reporting of a study that showed that 46% of widows/widowers over the age of 65 "were able to cope...

  17. Does Grief Counseling hurt people?

    jjjoy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The case of the contested argument that grief counseling is harmful and concerns over the "trauma industry" are two different things.

  18. Does it matter which Cal State one goes to?

    jjjoy replied to LincolnTwins's topic in California Nursing

    It's useful to let the OP know that there are significant differences between San Berndardino and Los Angeles. Just saying "Don't go!" doesn't seem very helpful. We don't know what the OP is looking...

  19. You don't have to be a nurse to start your own nurse agency?

    jjjoy replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dutchgirl, from your original post it's unclear what exactly you're upset with. Is it ... ... that a non-nurse can run a nursing agency? This is what your original post sounded like, though you later...

  20. When you have done all you can and it still seems not to be enough.

    jjjoy replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard when you're new to know when you need to listen to the feedback you're getting from the other staff and when you need to let it just roll off your back. As time goes on and you get more...

  21. Does Grief Counseling hurt people?

    jjjoy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This piece of info - that "grief counseling hurts more than helps" apparently was based on a small, unpublished grad student study that got quoted and requoted until it became a "known" fact. When...

  22. I'm leaving LTC

    jjjoy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Best of luck to you! I can't wait to hear your observations since I enjoyed your honest assessments of working LTC. Congrats on the new

  23. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    jjjoy replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I don't see education as one of those things that can be left purely to market forces if consistent and clear quality offerings are the goal. I don't think we can or should completely leave it up to...

  24. What do community health/public health nurses do/where do they work?

    jjjoy replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Public, Community Health

    In my state, BSN programs automatically include a PHN component and grant PHN status to graduates. There wasn't any certification exam. It had to do with the instruction and clinical hours in a public...

  25. The Difference between "Scrub" pants and "uniform" pants?

    jjjoy replied to DesertRain's topic in General Students

    Glad you took my unneeded mom-ish advice with good humor! :monkeydance: May I also suggest neutral pantyhose or leggings under white pants. Leggings aren't as tight as hose and don't cover your feet...