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I also want to mention that as an ADN nurse I never had difficulty in assessing any of my patients in the ER or the CCS where I worked when it came to complex pathologies or declining status. I have however worked with MSN nurses who could not pass ACLS.

My two cents...I am an ADN nurse. I went to a University, not to a "collage". It took me three years not 2. This was not because I was lazy or taking my time actually it was required. I even went to class in the summer. My last semester I was precepted in a major hospital not a simulation lab as some of you have mentioned. In my research with regards to the difference in ADN and BSN, BSN includes nurses research and more theory. The ADN had more clinical skills and critical thinking focus. It is too bad that we are being divided by degree. After all we all passed the NCLEX. However I do see the merit of a BSN, merely as it will enable those to have higher management opportunities. Personally I am disappointed in the lack of knowledge regarding the ADN requirements by BSN nurses. It is somewhat insulting really. It reminds me of some Doctors attitudes and even some patients...that Nurses walk in off the streets. Sad. Again this is my opinion.

Your OR nurses don't have ACLS?? That is crazy!!

I personally like the idea of color coded uniforms and here's why. I would appreciate being identified as a RN immediately when I enter a room. A hospital is a place of work and professionalism. Pt's respond to uniforms. Scrubs have become more like pajamas..or workout attire. What patient will take my patient teaching seriously if I am wearing spongebob scrubs? Can you blame them?