Arnp39

When I worked at the bedside it was in a local hospital "known" for being difficult to get a job in.. Even when we were short. our phlebotomist went to this program .. Graduated.. Was eligible to and successfully sat and passed her boards. was hired by the same hospital mentioned above. people need to chill with their judgement... I have been in the field for decades... the landscape is changing like quick sand. when I started online and computer based education (or testing for that matter) did not exist. i know many people that cannot get into the pipeline of the local community college.. The difference in lost earnings alone could make the difference in any cost of education. my daughter is active duty.. Looking at getting out and going to nursing school. she too has many pre-req's completed.. thus decreasing the cost and time for her. also so many state and private colleges are selling their credit hours and degrees at quite a premium these days.. So that gap narrows. i think pay to play has a different connotation now. i think it means 1. You get what you pay for 2. You actually get to get in the sand box and play.. As opposed to watching others play. i for one as a very seasoned nurse judge my colleagues on their individual merit. i sadly have met "traditional students" I would not let touch me or my family... lets answer or cohorts questions.. Instead of cautioning against a bogey man .. That does not have the power he once did..

Wow... new grads might be plentiful were you are but I still see a shortage... more importantly a shortage of quality people. I never had a problem.. Even in a flooded market finding a job. pur cohorts will move on to advance Practice or retire.. Leaving room for the young bloods