Szasz_is_Right

I am going to guess that this depends on the school. When I returned for my RN-BSN program, we were definitely groomed to think that BSNs were better. We were told from day one that we were transitioning from “task oriented” nurses to “PROFESSIONAL” ...

This was very interesting to read. Thank you for posting it.

It isn't just you.

"That guy" had a legitimate point.

Only those who worked during this time can truly appreciate the difference.

Esme, you are so correct. I work with a woman who has been a nurse for 39 yrs. She isa diploma grad. She has a world of patience, is an excellent resource person,a great charge nurse and just a fantastic nurse. I love working with her.However, she is...

Love this!

From pg. 13 of your first link: Thimerosal, a mercury derivative, is not used in the manufacturing process for the single dose presentations; therefore these products contain no preservative. The multi-dose presentation contains thimerosal, added as ...

Or devolved.

IMO, this is when nurses actually looked professional.

I like all white. I think that when nurses wore the traditional white uniforms, they looked very professional.

Guess who is doing the research?

This!

Actually, we are a REPUBLIC not a democracy.

Exactly.

Apparently not from a historical revisionist.

If you feel the need to make it harder than it has to be, go ahead.

It's really just "The Golden Rule."

. . .and if you DARED to complain about it, YOU would be called the racist. *rolls eyes*

I couldn't agree with this more. Personally, I have nothing but contempt for "management" who has very little (if any) clinical experience.

THIS!!!

I wish I could give you 1000 "likes" for this statement. These types are busy collecting pieces of paper (degrees) because while they like the idea of being called a nurse, they really see it as "much too icky" for them to do themselves. Therefore, t...

Sadly, you're right. They placate idiocy.

I believe a big portion of the U.S. population needs your kind of "tough love".

There's the billion dollar question!