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  1. ADN's being pushed out

    dt70 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am not in nursing yet and do not possess the knowledge to determine what a bsn degree directly benefits a patient, which led to my initial question. With everyone so busy their hardly at the bedside...

  2. ADN's being pushed out

    dt70 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you think that the difference between an ADN and a BSN are just "management" classes? No, I do not. I asked the question because I wanted to hear an answer in regards to actual benefit the patient...

  3. ADN's being pushed out

    dt70 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree higher degree is better for employment advances, but as a patient, how is the leadership classes going to benefit

  4. Male nursing student, Canada, Wondering about Correctional Nursing.

    dt70 replied to martialartistadam's topic in Correctional

    Good luck with 29

  5. ADN's being pushed out

    dt70 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Does that include absn also ? Did they provide a list of acceptable schools to attend? Is blue tint contacts ok or do I need to have natural blue

  6. Male catheters

    dt70 replied to libran1984's topic in Men in Nursing

  7. sequester...huh?

    dt70 replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with that, but I'm not a recipient of a

  8. How many are going straight for your BSN?

    dt70 replied to HeatherMax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm probably going to be stuck doing adn then RN to Bsn online then Bsn to dnp. 8 years long. Have low gpa from years back. On the plus side I already have the funds saved up for the dnp. No

  9. sequester...huh?

    dt70 replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The wealthy have more money for better accountants. Warren Buffett paid 11% "total taxes" (federal, state, local, indirect taxes - including corporate taxes) on $8 billion annual investment gains...

  10. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    dt70 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Seen many schools now offering Bsn to dnp. Seems a little crazy going from bachelors to doctorate, but if that's the requirement you have no choice. Saw an article today about doctors having group...

  11. Taking a semester off...

    dt70 replied to RachelLee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with serenitylove14 on this. Too much stress to do full semester. I also seen several np schools state 5/6 years for completion. If you apply and just take one class , you may feel better...

  12. How many are going straight for your BSN?

    dt70 replied to HeatherMax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think anyway you get your Bsn would be good. It would be more streamlined to do it at a 4 year university or a hybrid CC/university program, because you don't stop the studying . Doing an ADN then...

  13. Any career switchers starting in the Fall?

    dt70 replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Age differences. First day that all goes away. Being a teacher, seeing a former student may be awkward , but I wouldn't worry about that either. Making strides to your goal will make most issues...

  14. Night shift

    dt70 replied to yooper13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Took me 7 months. Hearing laundry going, lawn mowers , garage doors opening and closing, boats driving to the bay. Worked grave shift X5 days. (not a

  15. New name for nurses who are men

    dt70 replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    It could be worse. I refuse to use the title, flight attendant. They are stewardess and male

  16. Am I suffering from burn out or is this something more...?

    dt70 replied to Emily Star's topic in General Students

    Definitely seek help. most insurance companies you can speak to someone over the phone. Go to any church. They will be honored to help you. you won't be pressured on religious beliefs. It will...

  17. What are or were your study strategies for fundamentals of nursing?

    dt70 replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I'm not a nursing student. In the past I have found what you do, very successful in getting A's in classes. I also add outlining chapters after reading it again after class. I find writing...

  18. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    dt70 replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Right. What about straight male nurses being uncomfortable around gay male patients, or gay male patients being uncomfortable around straight male nurses. Never hear about doctors worried about their...

  19. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    dt70 replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    6 hours for broken wrist. 3 visits chest pain never more than 1 minute with Packed ER. Next time I break my wrist, chest pain will be

  20. Considering Becoming an RN

    dt70 replied to JimboWalls's topic in Nursing Career

    Most people in IT feel under paid for what they do. Never ending training several times a year with expanded duties and no extra pay compensation . Working 7am - 3pm M-F is nice. with overtime 3am...

  21. Just got my health requirements for nursing school...

    dt70 replied to larma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never had chicken pox, neither did my grand mother. I was exposed by siblings and cousins who both got it. I asked my doctor about the vaccine when I was in my late 30's. My doctor insisted I had...

  22. Pre-CRNA thinking about AA now

    dt70 replied to blongor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA is a good cost saving from MD anesthesiologists for hospitals looking to save more money. Chose what would make you

  23. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    dt70 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My vote is unprofessional . I haven't seen any since '90's except on some Indian girls. I'm in NJ, a very liberal state. It wouldn't effect my work habits around some one who has it, that would be...

  24. First Job Search

    dt70 replied to crhoward13186's topic in General Students

    Job searching is not easy now. IT is an in demand area but you need at least a bachelors and at least 6 years experience in areas that college will not provide. Friend with 12 years experience and...

  25. Setting the Bar Too High

    dt70 replied to Old Soul's topic in General Students

    Don't lower the bar. Focus on where your faults are. Try to increase that area. Ask for help. Accept you need help but don't give up it may turn around. I had 3.8 one school then dropped a lot last...