melissa1353

Texaschic-I really feel for you... It's a real shock to get out of school and see how very different things really are. I was overwhelmed and disillusioned for months on my first job. The scary part was that I thought all my nursing jobs would be like that. They weren't. Yes, it's often not really the way it looked like it would be in school but some jobs are much better than others. I encourage you to look for something you like better.

To anyone wondering about Baptist School of Nursing in SA: I just had to post this because I have been asked quite often if not having a BSN (or an Associates) has affected my ability to get jobs or good pay. When I graduated and took the State Board Exam, which is what it was called back then-more than 30 years ago, Baptist had the highest pass rate of any of the Nursing Schools in SA. I was really lucky because I chose the school because they offered me a scholarship and not because they were the best. Fortunately they were. I got any excellent education there and as far as procedures, I had done them all by the time I graduated, not just read about them. Passing scores at the time were 350 and I made over 675 in all areas. My scholarship paid for EVERYTHING including room & board, all meals, uniforms, & books etc. The program was intensive and hard work at the BHS. Honestly, I sometimes have no idea how I did it-but am so grateful for that opportunity. My diploma has never held me back. I have been in many management positions over the years including the position of corporate director over many TX facilities. Even if I saw a job advertisement mention degree only, if I felt I was qualified, I applied-I know what I am capable of and am not afraid to sell myself. I told myself that when my "diploma" started effecting my salary I would go back to school but it never has. I have always been offered the top range. I don't know what the program is like now but if I had a daughter/son who wanted to be a nurse I would recommend they check out Baptist first.

DM, That would be great! Thank you

I'm not sure I;m posting in the right area... I have been hired to put together a telephonic disease management program. Can anyone tell me where I can find protocols to incorporate? Also are there any legal requirements I need to be aware of? Does anyone know how the Board of Nursing feels about these programs? Thanks for any input!