I agree completely. I'm only talking about formal education /c degrees, not education itself. And you're right: the only way I can have a bedside to work at is if I have a manager to manage the unit....
I was doing my final preceptorship in an ICU and talking with two male nurses, and this was the conclusion we came to: Men are expected to be competent, unemotional, accountable, and men are taken...
Good luck in school. I'm burned out on school, but not on education, and certainly not in nursing. I'll bet it is the same for you. So don't worry about jinxing yourself. It's only when you say: "If I...
If they ever make a BSN the entry level for nursing, it won't affect me, just like it doesn't affect you having a diploma right now. You say you're going to leave nursing. If it's for health reasons,...
If I never had a degree other than my ADN, I'd agree with you. But I do. So, I have to fight against the futility of earning another BS degree, albeit in nursing. I also have to fight against the...
Some people get great satisfaction out of the status that formal education provides. I say, when will we stop being students and start using what we learned to do what we came here to do? Imagine a...
If a person doesn't have a bachelor's degree; I say get one. I learned a lot in college. But I'm not going to get two! By the way, I applaud your attitude re: bedside nursing. The
I hear what you are saying. I can't predict my future health. But I run at least 4 times a week, I keep my weight down. I take an ASA, MVI, etc. daily. I've seen really sick and weak people in their...
I was a waiter once, and truly liked it. I got good tips, usually, and I really liked interacting with the customer and getting them their food and alcohol the way they wanted it. In addition to that,...
I have been in nursing forums for a while now, and I have heard many negative comments about the working conditions for RNs. The conclusions I have reached based on my observations may anger some, but...
I got my B.Sc. through Excelsior (at the time it was called Regents). I took courses at various colleges and a lot of independent study courses from Brigham Young and transferred them into my degree...