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Its not just a question of expectation of privacy - statutes can and do prohibit recording without consent. In PA for example, it is illegal to make an audio recording without the consent of all parties. Period. There is no exception for recording a nurse speaking to a patient. If a nurse (or anyone) did not consent, or was not given the opportunity to do so- that recording would be in violation of the law regardless of where it occurred in the hospital or care setting. Unfortunately, PA is probably the exception when it comes to the strictness of its non-consensual recording laws.

Its not just a question of expectation of privacy - statutes can and do prohibit recording without consent. In PA for example, it is illegal to make an audio recording without the consent of all parties. Period. If a nurse did not consent, or was not given the opportunity to do so- that recording would be in violation of the law regardless of where it occurred in the hospital or care setting. Unfortunately, PA is probably the exception. I believe most states do not have similar laws.

I agree that generally people are permitted to record events and people in public places because by definition public places do not confer an expectation of privacy. There is an important distinction between public places and hospitals that is being overlooked here: Hospitals are not automatically legally defined as public places. Some may be, depending on who owns and administers them (VA comes to mind), but privately held hospitals are not "public". The owners/operators of those facilities have the right to determine the scope and extent of permitted recordings, if any.

I was accepted also. I've talked to a few grads and some current students, and I didn't hear anything from them that would cause me to avoid the program. I have seen some negative postings here but I take them with a grain of salt. What did you hear that makes you wary?

DREXEL DROPPED SOME PRE-REQS FOR THE ACE PROGRAM! Dear Spring 2014 ACE Student: Effective this morning, we are no longer requiring these prerequisites for the ACE BSN Program: second English 102/103, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics and Computer Science. New Transfer Credit Evaluations will be sent to students who have confirmed their seat for Spring 2014. Please follow this link to the new admission requirements: Admissions - Division of Undergraduate Nursing

Congratulations!! Is there anything you know now that you wish you knew when you started?

One has been started already. You should be able to find it if search for ACE Spring 14.

CONGRATS!

For what its worth, I am pursuing a similar path, i.e. going for a second bachelor's with a BSN. I'm taking an accelerated program because I can't afford to be out of work any longer than absolutely necessary. At least in my area of the country (NE) most if not all the major hospitals prefer a BSN, you may want to check out the market in your area to see what they require. As someone else pointed out, keeping current on your teaching credentials is a great idea. It certainly won't hurt your resume. I think the more options you have, the better.

A very enlightening discussion thanks for posting.

It has to be someplace with good diving, I'm thinking Cozumel.

I'm waiting to start my program in the spring, but I'm sure it will not be a joke either. Good luck!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience and advice.

Congrats! Keep up the good work! Also if you havent already, check out the youtube anatomy videos that are out there, I found them very helpful when going through A&P.