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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. Where would I be if I didn't have nursing school i...

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 more seriously because our society is a male dominate...

Thank you. What does a case manager do? Are they like a social worker? The Monist

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 had an MSN, then I'd be higher than just a nurse,...

What happened? Why only to 55? The Monist

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, I understand, but otherwise, what will you ever do...

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 knowledge that all the doors that open to me with a BS...

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 person joins the military and stays in tech school f...

Here's to us on our 70th! :balloons:

My feelings will change because yours did? The Monist

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 Monist

You say that like it's a good thing.:uhoh21: Just joking. The Monist

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 60s. But I've also seen nurses working in nursing h...

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'm smart. I get an A in classes I like, especial...

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 will voice them anyway: 1. The nurses who feel ...

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 program. I think it's the best thing in education--...