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  1. Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

    Q. replied to Berkeley's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious, did someone say that ADNs are nothing but "warm bodies?" I don't recall reading that here. I believe what was mentioned was the creation of many unlicensed assistive roles in response...

  2. Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

    Q. replied to Berkeley's topic in General Nursing

    I do find it interesting that as soon as any nurse, in any role, states that she/he is underpaid or undervalued, that immediately it is somewhat suggested that the nurse should leave the profession....

  3. 2yr. Assoc. nurse or BSN nurse? Which is better?

    Q. replied to Will's topic in General Nursing

    Um, it was a typo, but thanks for clarifying. I meant to say 4 year college degree or liberal arts education. Forgive me for typing way too fast at

  4. 2yr. Assoc. nurse or BSN nurse? Which is better?

    Q. replied to Will's topic in General Nursing

    My advice: get the BSN. It's a college degree so it exposes you to other things in the world besides nursing. (imagine that) And it also allows you more movement within the profession. Many...

  5. Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

    Q. replied to Berkeley's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, but I was speaking along the lines of unlicensed roles, like the surgery tech or the OB tech or the medication tech or the various nurse extender type roles. Yes, I don't feel valued as a...

  6. Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

    Q. replied to Berkeley's topic in General Nursing

    Berk, I could see your claim. Obviously, with a shortage, one could argue that basically any warm body will do; facilities care less about quality and focus on quantity - to staff the floors. I...

  7. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    What is meant by it is Associate Degree of Nursing; I guess it commonly leaves off the "Science" part of the degree. But then it makes you wonder why a BSN is not a BDN, you know, to stay

  8. Nurses in Other Professions

    Q. replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I wouldn't classify L&D as not stressful, but that's another thread. I left bedside nursing after 4 years, and mainly from the stress of just that:

  9. ADN/BSN Debate on the Floors?

    Q. replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Fab, although I think this is a symptom of the BSN constantly feeling like she has to justify her education to the ADN. I've seen it numerous times myself: BSN education is worthless, not...

  10. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. And I think that commander had the right idea as well. I think our (or at least my) barrier to this comes when it seems that as nurses we should all be placed in the same pot, and when we...

  11. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I also never said, even for the sake of the argument, that LPNs are less competent. Ever. My example was if I said LPN school was a "load of bull" for whatever reason. I used your own words. Your...

  12. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    And that's where we'll have to disagree. But in the meantime, the point I was trying to make was to be sensitive to the other end of the spectrum. If I came on here and announced that I feel an LPN...

  13. Possible solution for those not getting in ASN/ADN programs?

    Q. replied to chad75's topic in LPN to RN

    Exactly. Simply put, the nursing shortage is affecting all areas of nursing, not just the bedside. It is disheartening because I am a BSN, working as a Nurse Educator in staff development in the...

  14. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    Q. replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope there was more to this patient than just the pyschomotor skills you just listed off.

  15. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you find the extra education a "load of bull", but many of us who did take the extra step certainly do not find it a "load of bull." I think that your comments may be percieved as being...

  16. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    Good question!! So let me get this straight, Reyna. You went to RN nursing school. Got a BSN. Were eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN. A couple months back you said you didn't want to sit for the exam,...

  17. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I'd still like to know why someone would get a BSN and not want to sit for the RN licensure and instead wish to practice as an LPN first. Can anyone answer this

  18. lpn-rn...same difference

    Q. replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Reyna, you've stated you graduated with a BSN and for some reason, do not want to take the NCLEX and are trying to figure out how to practice as an LPN instead to "jump start your career."...

  19. Nurses in Other Professions

    Q. replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I've thought about doing that as well. Let us know what happens, if anything. I'd love to work in a flower shop, own a couple daycare centers, etc. I've taken pay cuts to work as a...

  20. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    Q. replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this post, which, unfortunately, makes me glad I was never pregnant while working on the floors. Too many times I've seen the toll working the floors while pregnant takes on my coworkers...

  21. Educators - Need Your Help

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Very helpful - thank you!

  22. Educators - Need Your Help

    Q. posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, I am relatively new in the SD role. I am working in a centralized education department and am responsible for new employee orientation, CNA and unit secretary training, etc. Our department is...

  23. Why LPN??

    Q. posted a topic in General Nursing

    i often wondered why some people choose to become an lpn verses an rn, or why go for a 2 year program and just not go for 2 more years to get your bs? especially with the threatened lpn layoffs, the...

  24. Nurses, do you routinely do beds and baths?

    Q. replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work on the floors anymore, but when I did work Labor and Delivery we did not have CNAs or LPNs. Total care was done by the RN, which included delivery clean-up of the room and patient and...

  25. Full-Time Employee taking Per Diem Rate/No Benes

    Q. replied to jude11142's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how that is fair. Usually the "per diem" rate is still financially better for the organization as they don't have to pay out for benefits,