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  1. BSN is a joke

    guest974915 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Klone, thank you! I don't dispute the fact that additional education equates to a better, well-rounded practitioner, but I take exception when it is suggested that education trumps years of...

  2. BSN is a joke

    guest974915 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

  3. BSN is a joke

    guest974915 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Academic hooey huh? Yeah that sounds about right and no sour grapes here-I am a diploma nurse and also a BSN graduate of a highly regarded university. Core curriculum relating to pharmacokinetics,...

  4. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    guest974915 replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    1) Own my own nursery/greenhouse 2) Nature photographer 3) Travel writer 4) Brewery/Winery

  5. The Union Is Coming

    guest974915 replied to CV_RN_ICU's topic in General Nursing

  6. On-call or cancelled? That is the question!

    guest974915 replied to Eschell2971's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with the 'frog and the pot' analogy. This practice is stealing, unethical, and just another insult to all of the dedicated caregivers that are the true lifeblood of any hospital....

  7. On-call or cancelled? That is the question!

    guest974915 replied to Eschell2971's topic in General Nursing

    I think this 'low census', 'flexing', 'on call' or whatever you want to term it is garbage and just another way for corporate healthcare to make more money off of the backs of their front-line...

  8. Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    guest974915 replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

    I have seen sooooooo many posts from nurses with minimal experience but yet wanting to try travel nursing. I had 25+ years experience and had worked at many different hospital systems before I quit...

  9. Is it fianally time to retire NETY?

    guest974915 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    amzyRN, I agree to a point with you and do feel that we, as professionals, should be able to stand up for ourselves. However, in a depressed economy with limited other available nursing positions,...

  10. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    guest974915 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I respect your opinion and agree to a point, I still stand by my position. Like you, I have been a nurse a long time, in several practice areas and numerous hospitals and states. As such, I...

  11. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    guest974915 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I respectfully disagree. While I acknowledge that abuse is, at times, a relative perception, your statement, in a way, negates many's legitimate concerns by implying that if you've not...

  12. 401K for travel nurses

    guest974915 posted a topic in Travel

    As a traveler, I know that we have all different needs and wants, but I am most interested in 401K plans-specifically employer (agency) match rates. The travel companies seem to be a lot of smoke and...

  13. 401K for travel nurses

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in Travel

    Ned, sorry to say, but, unfortunately, what I know about investing and financial matters wouldn't fill a thimble! However, using your hypothetical example (I will probably use CC Travcorps for my...

  14. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    guest974915 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Eloquently put! Kudos to you for telling it like it really

  15. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    guest974915 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    I second this outlook on the future of nursing. Hierarchical power structures have been put in place by corporate health care that largely favor physicians above their own employees due to their...

  16. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    guest974915 replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious! Thanks for that

  17. Low Census

    guest974915 replied to allstressedout1's topic in General Nursing

    To my mind, low census-'flexing' is a complete deal breaker for me and was my primary impetus to pursue travel nursing. Now, if I am called off, I am paid a full salary regardless. I am at a loss to...

  18. newbie traveler

    guest974915 posted a topic in Travel

    I'm so sorry, I know this topic has probably been discussed ad nauseum, but I am so overwhelmed by the choice of a potential travel agency that I am paralyzed by indecision. I have narrowed the field...

  19. forced to scrub

    guest974915 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a RN of 25 years and have spent the majority of my career in various operating rooms. I am experienced in General/Trauma/CVOR and while I can circulate all, I can also scrub many specialty...

  20. Almost fired for med error

    guest974915 replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    MellyBelly27, I'm sure that everyone will interpret this situation differently, but personally, I would continue to be the quality employee that I'm sure that you are, all the while formulating an...

  21. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    guest974915 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    I've often thought of this and yes, there definitely is a huge disparity in professional salaries. As an example, an electrical engineer (also a 4 year degree) generally enjoys a higher salary than a...

  22. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    guest974915 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    This description more closely aligns with my definition of 'respect'-I don't feel that it necessarily is about verbal praise, recognition for doing the job that we're hired to do, cheap trinkets and...

  23. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    guest974915 replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Second....ageism is alive and well in nursing. If you run through the forums you will see plenty of posts about older nurses. The truth of the matter is that hospitals try to get rid of older...

  24. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    guest974915 replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a staff nurse nearly 25 years and will likely finish out my career within an acute care hospital setting. For all the reasons articulated, I have no difficulty understanding why young...

  25. Pet peeve

    guest974915 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please forgive me as I'm certain this subject has been broached many times, yet I just can't stop myself from being completely put off and ashamed by some health care providers. When I come across in...