Gentleman_nurse

Gentleman_nurse MSN

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  1. If you could do it again, would you?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to 47inBrooklyn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated last year and still haven't found a nursing position yet but I would still do this. The knowledge has been valuable. But if I had it to do over again I would have networked while in...

  2. DNP student with regrets?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to BigBluemadness's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Some doctoral programs offer a "Masters in passing" once you have reached a certain

  3. why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    Gentleman_nurse replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Chillnurse got to say half you postings I love and the other half I hate but always I learn something. License fees: I don't like it either but it's the price for being allowed to practice. Maybe...

  4. why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    Gentleman_nurse replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This what happens when education and experience

  5. Help... im about to give up :(

    Gentleman_nurse replied to xhelenaaax's topic in New York Nursing

    xhelenaaax I'm going to be direct not to be mean but because I want you succeed. Stop with the pity party. That's not going to help you. You must determine the cause of your academic difficulty and...

  6. Discrimination against males in the nursing profession.

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in Men in Nursing

    I recently interviewed for a psychiatric nursing position. I got the impression they purposely seeking to hire male nurses exclusively to provide 'muscle' when patients were in

  7. What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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  8. What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MunoRN It was the vibe I got from interviewers during the job search process. Whether or not I agree with it is another

  9. What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Back to the original topic. Just got back from a couple of job interviews that have given me insight. I get the impression it's due to the extensive training new nurses need. Places really don't...

  10. too much experience - vent

    Gentleman_nurse replied to pbajil's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It stinks all around new grad or experienced. Working or unemployed. I read an article about a university that is offering a degree in biomedical engineering and nursing. At first I thought it was...

  11. Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    Gentleman_nurse replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm sort of in your predicament. Second career RN with a prior 4 degree than isn't recognized. I decided to pursue an MSN

  12. New nurse with no experience.

    Gentleman_nurse replied to macuser.girl's topic in New York Nursing

    I know you have your heart set on relocating to New York but I strongly advise you not to relocate here until you have a job offer and/or some job experience. Its too competitive for new...

  13. Anti-psychiatry movement thoughts?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to spaceinthesky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think anyone who works in mental health profession doesn't want to do right by their patient. It's a very dysfunctional system. You're often limited by factors outside your control to make...

  14. Hospitals hiring Adn

    Gentleman_nurse replied to edelarosa22's topic in New York Nursing

    If you're referring to New York City. I notice the opportunities for ADN's are better the further you get from the

  15. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Everyone chill out. Don't take anything on this thread personal. Increasing the level of education is a noble goal on paper but implementation has been **** poor. Everybody is getting shafted. BSN's...

  16. BS in Public Health --> MSN/FNP Program

    Gentleman_nurse replied to EMEddie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree forget the BSN. Go straight for a MSN. Don't look for best one. Look for the best one for

  17. QCC pre-nursing needs info and advice.

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Julie7638's topic in New York Nursing

    Welcome to pre-nursing. It seemed like yesterday I was in your shoes. First thing relax! Don't worry about if your major is liberal arts or pre-nursing. You can still take the courses you need....

  18. too much experience - vent

    Gentleman_nurse replied to pbajil's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They are looking for a purple squirrel. The perfect applicant. Zero defects, faults or baggage. A person who graduated with a 4.0 from an Ivy league college, worked in a top tier hospital, can jump...

  19. PhD or EdD?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Entravel's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In general if you see yourself doing research because you want to know why and don't care about practical applications go for the PhD. If want to apply theoretical research results to solve real...

  20. what's the best area/specialty to go in to for new grads

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Hailbop16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    These days? The one that offers you a

  21. Getting Associates with intention of getting BSN right after

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Em843's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Look at the education environment closely before you decide to make sure it's a place that you will succeed in. Some places have high attrition rates because they are not supportive. Cheap tuition...

  22. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BostonFNP. It's somewhat difficult to put my thoughts and feeling into words. I don't have a problem with requiring nurses to have a 4 year education. I have a problem with requiring an Associate...

  23. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If the goal is for higher educated nurses, why must the BSN be only acceptable degree for Associate degree nurses (besides that fact that hospitals say so)? After browsing hundreds for RN-BSN...

  24. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Every BSN beside nurse I have spoken to states they don't use the knowledge gained from upper level nursing subjects in the workplace. Their practice is the same as an ADN. 1. Why are hospitals...

  25. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You took the words out of my mouth. An HR recruiter shared with me they favor applicants who did a 4 year BSN program vs an ADN-BSN because of