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  1. Aspiring Nurses: Why not Med School??

    blady replied to muurman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because nursing schools accepted some people that doesn't mean that med schools would have. I fail to see the comparison. Nursing is nursing.....and medicine is

  2. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know that all nursing programs aren't created equal. However, the bsn encompasses pathophysiology and research. Keep in mind the importance of theory. Skills will be mastered by practice...on the...

  3. Accepted to both which one do I pick??

    blady replied to Alert&Orientedx0's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Keep in mnd whether your credits are transferrable after, so you can continue from RN-MSN. Diplomas are usualy attached to hospitals, they are being phased out gradually. I see you are in the VA...

  4. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    it's not about having a heated debate because you will never change anyone who is wise about the value of education. the rn was accurate in both instances. it's important to know your scope of...

  5. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    . I think your sociology background didn't do much for you,,,,,try psy ........moving right along where interesting topics are

  6. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    blady replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    when you know better, you do better. here lies a perfect example why higher education is necessary. if you had some of that"overrated" knowledge maybe you would not be referring to someone with their...

  7. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    :nuke: Thanks, for a minute I thought I was getting beat up for the wrong

  8. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Repeat!!!! I did not write that thread. Go back to the original thread and see who wrote it and look at my RESPONSE at the bottom of the thread........thank

  9. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I did not write that thread. My response is at the bottom of her

  10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Creature I did not write that thread. My response to her is at the bottom of the thread. However, I do agree with your comment. Certain factors contribute to situations. I think those need to be...

  11. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blady replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    You're on the right track, continuing your education, after which you would have choices. All facilities are not created equal. Try a teaching facility where you would be exposed to a whole lot more...

  12. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    And what is wrong with that? career vs

  13. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Way to

  14. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do a little more research on nursing. Go online and you could find a wealth of info. RNs go to school for either 2years(Associates degree) or 4 years(bachelors degree) at entry level. Try not to be...

  15. RN vs. BSN

    blady replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Only difference here is that unless you pass the NCLEX, you're not considered a RN. BSN means you've earned a bachelor of science degree in

  16. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    blady replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It doesn't matter what your profession is----you always bring something to the table and you learn everything at the job. But you always need the theory part of your profession which is why there is a...

  17. Need advice - LPN, MS - getting older - need RN to find a job???

    blady replied to healtheducator's topic in Nursing Career

    How about

  18. Need advice - LPN, MS - getting older - need RN to find a job???

    blady replied to healtheducator's topic in Nursing Career

    Your best bet may be to apply to a second-degreed program/accelerated which could be another 16 months depending on your state. After which you may not necessarily have to work at the bedside or at...

  19. Need advice - LPN, MS - getting older - need RN to find a job???

    blady replied to healtheducator's topic in Nursing Career

    Get online and plug in "accelerated nursing programs" in your state. Stonybrook Long Island has

  20. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    blady replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You think so? I found that NY is really a place where everyone can make a living. I did a bit of travel there and I noticed that one may work harder there but one can survival

  21. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    blady replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not disagreeing with the path one took to get there. If however, the requirement changes to a higher level, it should be the concensus. After all it's our profession. All professions require...

  22. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    blady replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Get over people and get educated! Education is for your own upbuilding. If that becomes law and you don't live in NY it would not affect you until your state starts following suit because you know...

  23. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    blady replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing is the only profession that allows one to enter with such minimal education. Some states only offer jobs in nursing homes and the like to ADNs. If you have the experience, a 10 year period is...

  24. Excelsior Program Lpn To Rn

    blady replied to sassyd1999's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I agree if one hasn't had much experience as a lpn that one would benefit from a classroom nursing degree because there is so much to learn besides the practicality of nursing. Knowledge gained is...

  25. LPN seeking relocation to MD

    blady posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am a new grad LPN trying to relocate to Western MD. I can't tell you how frustrating it has been trying to find a job. In MA where I am presently located, one can easily walk in or send in a resume...