BlackbirdRN

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1. How to call a provider at 3 am

   BlackbirdRN replied to ZenRN181's topic in General Nursing

   What I don't see is is do what every you can do to avoid calling a Dr. at 3 am by anticipating problems based on your first assessment at the beginning of your shift. Much easier to call someone at 12 mn rather than at 3 am. For example: if you th...

2. ADN or BSN: What's the Big Deal?

   BlackbirdRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   You may be right that programs have changed. I graduated in 1981. Unfortunately, my son was recently ill and in the hospital for one week and I figured by this time the ADN nurses might be closer to the BSN ones. Instead I had to instruct a young...

3. ADN or BSN: What's the Big Deal?

   BlackbirdRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I clearly differ from you. I applied to both ADN and BSN programs. I reviewed the curriculum for both. I have tutored ADN nurses. You my friend need to get over yourself. You are clueless when it comes to what a BSN program teaches.

4. ADN or BSN: What's the Big Deal?

   BlackbirdRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated with my BSN in 1981 and was also told that ADN programs would be phased out. The bottom line is there is a difference between ADN nurse and BSN ones and it is not about research and it is not about management. It is about thinking bigger...