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  1. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    ali_gator replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My B.S.N. program is also three years of nursing courses, including classes in leadership, community health, and domestic abuse. I feel like I'll be very well

  2. After graduation present.......

    ali_gator replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For me, a brand new BMW. My husband already promised. It will keep me going for the next four years.

  3. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    ali_gator replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    Makes you wonder why some people even choose to go into healthcare. Sounds like this lady has some serious personality problems that she needs to work out. Physicians, nurses, social workers, etc....

  4. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    ali_gator replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    True, but I feel that my education will be well worth the money spent. I'm going to a private college, so that only ups the cost even more. I'll probably be paying off my debt for the next twenty...

  5. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    ali_gator replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I read Nursing Against the Odds, and the author, Suzanne Gordan, advocates for a BSN. Many nurses begin with an ADN because that is all that is available to them, but I feel it is in the best...

  6. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    ali_gator replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Don't let anyone tell you that any education is a waste of time. Right now, I'm going for my BSN because it would take me just as long or longer to get an ADN, by the time you account for...

  7. Questions about Nursing as a Second Career (for a 37 yr old male w/ an IT backgrd)...

    ali_gator replied to Lou R.'s topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Lou- I'm only a student, but I've met some men older than 37 in my pre-nursing classes. If you already have a B.S., you might want to (like everyone else suggested) look into an accelerated...

  8. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    ali_gator replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    A young woman who is a medical student at the U of A wrote to the Center of Nursing Advocacy expressing her dismay over what happened. I know that this should not be a representation of the other...

  9. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    ali_gator replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    My mother is very bright and never graduated from college. I keep trying to encourage her to go back, as sometimes she seems troubled by the fact that she never finished. I keep getting the "I'm too...

  10. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    ali_gator replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, Georgette. Nobody is ever too old to go after what they want, especially somebody who is only 47.

  11. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    ali_gator replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    These students only pulled this stunt because they knew they could get away with it. As far as I know, there will be no far-reaching consequences for those involved. (i.e., something going on their...

  12. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    ali_gator replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not at all shocked that something like this happened. Things like this make me seriously question my career choice, as I do not want to be subjected to this kind of disrespect. Nurses do not...

  13. Nursing school

    ali_gator replied to araujojr's topic in General Nursing

    :beercuphe :beercuphe Out here in sunny SoCal, we take these classes as part of our clinicals. I'm not sure if one would be allowed to take these classes before officially starting the nursing...

  14. Do you ever think about going to medical school?

    ali_gator replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    I really believe that nursing should not be treated as a stepping stone to becoming a physician. I say that with the utmost respect, really. As of now, waiting lists at most nursing schools (out her...

  15. Male Nursing Student, Want to Work OB

    ali_gator replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Men in Nursing

    Personally, I have no problem with this. If I was in labor I wouldn't care what gender my nurse was. The bottom line-- is this person a good nurse? Is he/she skilled, professional, and supportive?...

  16. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    ali_gator replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    My mother wasn't too pleased when I announced that I wanted to be a nurse-- but she's given up on trying to talk me out of it. I've had several nurses try to talk me out of going to nursing school,...