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How we seek status. Get the LPN so that you're better than the CNA, get the CNA so that you're better than the housekeeper. Get the RN so that you're better than the LPN, CNA or houskeeper. Get the BSN so that you're better than the ADN, and get the MSN so that you're better than just the ordinary BSN. But lots of people have MSNs so leave nursing altogether and become an NP And then go for the PhD, but don't stop there! One really needs to also be a fellow of the american academy of nurses and have a national certification. But then you're going to need a job to go with all that, so go work for the government or get on some editorial board of some nursing journal, or scrounge for research dollars at a university. Whatever you do--make the big bucks, because that's how you really prove you're better than just a bedside caregiver.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all about power and status--I just want the real thing. I want the power and status Mother Teresa had.

Everyone has a purpose in life. Be they housekeeper, CNA, LPN, RN, NP (also a NURSE, btw), Physician, Sanitation worker, Gas station attendant, Teacher, Bricklayer, Day care worker, etc. We are all to some degree, interdependent upon one another in this world. We rely on one another and others rely on us.

There is absolutely nothing wrong in pursing educational and/or financial improvement for oneself. There are, however, plenty of people in the world who choose to use their education and wealth for inappropriate, inhumane, immoral, selfish reasons ... people who do absolutely nothing to truly better the world.

There is also nothing wrong in accepting ones position in life and being happy with who you are, being a productive individual in the circumstances in which one finds themselves.... There are, however, people who eschew any sort of betterment, people who "want it all" without feeling the need to lift a finger to help themselves ... and who instead complain that they can't make it in the world because they're "held down" or made to feel pressured to "get ahead", "make the fast buck", "look out for #1," etc. People who are so insecure that in order to feel superior, they resort to bashing others for what they themselves feel "entitled" to without ever having truly walked the walk or done the work or made the sacrifices that it very often takes in order to be in the position THEY think they deserve to be in. People who do absolutely nothing to truly better the world.

I was once simply :rolleyes: a stay at home mom but I never once felt "lesser." When I had my first job as a housekeeper, I never felt my job was "beneath me" because I enjoyed getting out and helping make a difference for my customers. Because I've always had an insatiable appetite for knowledge, my path eventually led me to Nursing ... and no amount of put downs from others ... no taunting or teasing about "bedpans" or "puking" or "unkempt patients" ... no comments from the misinformed that I should have taken another path in my life because Nursing "was beneath me" or "above me" has ever caused me to doubt myself or the choices I've made for my life. I KNOW a small piece of MY purpose in this world ... and neither money, power, or the sour grapes of any other poster on this board (who is so obviously unhappy with their current situation) will EVER cause me to doubt my true value to this Profession and to this world.

I intend to continue my education, to what end, I have no idea. But I will never give one ounce of credence to any individual ... no matter their station in life ... who is so blinded by their own frustrations, insecurities and paradigms that they feel compelled to put down a path they themselves have not journeyed.

I believe my quote at the end of this post says it best.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I feel like I'm on the sidelines watching a bully beat up on a weaker kid. When even Cheerfuldoer is in on the act, I'm a bit bothered by it.

So some of us don't agree, or understand. Why does one after the other chime in with equally inflammatory stuff.

Or is it that I've worked 7p to 7a last night and it's 2pm and I'm still up from running errands all day?

I'm guilty too because I jokenly called him "Mario". I apologize for that. I won't be a part of this discussion.

:chair:

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Originally posted by 3rdShiftGuy

I feel like I'm on the sidelines watching a bully beat up on a weaker kid. When even Cheerfuldoer is in on the act, I'm a bit bothered by it.

So some of us don't agree, or understand. Why does one after the other chime in with equally inflammatory stuff.

Or is it that I've worked 7p to 7a last night and it's 2pm and I'm still up from running errands all day?

:chair:

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:: passing 3rd a cup of camomile tea :: There, there... you just had a very bad dream... all is right in the world. Give me your errand list and get some sleep.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.
Originally posted by Fgr8Out

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:: passing 3rd a cup of camomile tea :: There, there... you just had a very bad dream... all is right in the world. Give me your errand list and get some sleep.

Thanks.......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ! 11.gif

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Originally posted by lizz

This may upset some people ...

But I'm going into nursing for the money and career stability ...

Not power, not status. Just so I can have a steady job where, hopefully, I won't get laid off or downsized without having other job options.

I'm just being honest. I ain't no Mother Teresa and don't pretend to be.

Why would it upset? 80% of my nursing class is the same way. And what can I say, it's either you coming on at turnover or no one. Better you than no one.

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Originally posted by Fgr8Out

Everyone has a purpose in life. Be they housekeeper, CNA, LPN, RN, NP (also a NURSE, btw), Physician, Sanitation worker, Gas station attendant, Teacher, Bricklayer, Day care worker, etc. We are all to some degree, interdependent upon one another in this world. We rely on one another and others rely on us.

There is absolutely nothing wrong in pursing educational and/or financial improvement for oneself. There are, however, plenty of people in the world who choose to use their education and wealth for inappropriate, inhumane, immoral, selfish reasons ... people who do absolutely nothing to truly better the world.

There is also nothing wrong in accepting ones position in life and being happy with who you are, being a productive individual in the circumstances in which one finds themselves.... There are, however, people who eschew any sort of betterment, people who "want it all" without feeling the need to lift a finger to help themselves ... and who instead complain that they can't make it in the world because they're "held down" or made to feel pressured to "get ahead", "make the fast buck", "look out for #1," etc. People who are so insecure that in order to feel superior, they resort to bashing others for what they themselves feel "entitled" to without ever having truly walked the walk or done the work or made the sacrifices that it very often takes in order to be in the position THEY think they deserve to be in. People who do absolutely nothing to truly better the world.

I was once simply :rolleyes: a stay at home mom but I never once felt "lesser." When I had my first job as a housekeeper, I never felt my job was "beneath me" because I enjoyed getting out and helping make a difference for my customers. Because I've always had an insatiable appetite for knowledge, my path eventually led me to Nursing ... and no amount of put downs from others ... no taunting or teasing about "bedpans" or "puking" or "unkempt patients" ... no comments from the misinformed that I should have taken another path in my life because Nursing "was beneath me" or "above me" has ever caused me to doubt myself or the choices I've made for my life. I KNOW a small piece of MY purpose in this world ... and neither money, power, or the sour grapes of any other poster on this board (who is so obviously unhappy with their current situation) will EVER cause me to doubt my true value to this Profession and to this world.

I intend to continue my education, to what end, I have no idea. But I will never give one ounce of credence to any individual ... no matter their station in life ... who is so blinded by their own frustrations, insecurities and paradigms that they feel compelled to put down a path they themselves have not journeyed.

I believe my quote at the end of this post says it best.

What a rush. I feel elevated and put down at the same time. I was like "yeah, yeah, you tell 'em" and then I was like, "Oh, I think she's talking about me.":imbar

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Originally posted by 3rdShiftGuy

I feel like I'm on the sidelines watching a bully beat up on a weaker kid. When even Cheerfuldoer is in on the act, I'm a bit bothered by it.

So some of us don't agree, or understand. Why does one after the other chime in with equally inflammatory stuff.

Or is it that I've worked 7p to 7a last night and it's 2pm and I'm still up from running errands all day?

I'm guilty too because I jokenly called him "Mario". I apologize for that. I won't be a part of this discussion.

:chair:

I'm sorry but I busted a gut when I read paragraph 1. Not that I'm bothered about the bullying--but the beating I've taken from "Cheerfuldoer" is kind of ironic.:roll

Para 2: I think it's alright, because I think people are truly being who they are. I would rather be beat up on than suffer hypocrisy. And you shouldn't have apologized! I don't know who mario is. I thought you thought I was a former poster or something. I still don't know who mario is but now I'm totally offended!:(

Just joking.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ER, L&D, ICU, OR, Educator.
Originally posted by ADNRN

...I am taking that Kingdom with violence and force.

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This attitude...these words...are very un-Mother Thersa-like, as is all the status language. "The meek shall inherit the earth" is the kind of scripture she read, believed and lived. Your philosophy is interesting and your intentions may be honorable, but I'm pretty uncomfortable with that comparison.

May I suggest that you focus less on yourself, for the sake of your servitude philosophy?;)

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Specializes in ED staff.

I am still not quite sure what the original poster is after. Perhaps respect? That's what I had for Mother Theresa. I think you are obviously a very smart person, you are very communicative, great use of language and yet I am still confused. Do you want my admiration for your aspirations of being MT and JC like? Or, do you want me to fuss at you like other posters have? It's not my place to judge you at all, just not sure what response is desired.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ER, L&D, ICU, OR, Educator.
Originally posted by ADNRN

I would rather be beat up on than suffer hypocrisy. ]

A healthy attitude to have!

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

too many are feeding this and helping it go on and on.....meanwhile the OP laughs at all the wild reaction he/she has garnered........such folks thrive on attention......you know nothing ever gets accomplished.....i made the same mistake of reacting to this person......then i remember a basic tenet of the boards:

people like this WANT/CRAVE the attention, negative, especially. It's a bit sad really.. However, I see what this person is about. I saw two days ago. Now, I choose to ignore it. It's so ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh------------------------------------------

peaceful here.:p :D

have a good day and to borrow a phrase from teeituptom:

"Keep it in the short grass!":chuckle

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Originally posted by ceecel.dee

This attitude...these words...are very un-Mother Thersa-like, as is all the status language. "The meek shall inherit the earth" is the kind of scripture she read, believed and lived. Your philosophy is interesting and your intentions may be honorable, but I'm pretty uncomfortable with that comparison.

May I suggest that you focus less on yourself, for the sake of your servitude philosophy?;)

Sure. You can suggest anything you like. And you're correct, taking the Kingdom by violence and force is something Jesus would have said, not Mother Teresa. But I can tell by your moral stance that I don't need to quote bible verses or anything that you are probably more familiar with than I.

But just to clear the record. When one says they're a violent man taking the kingdom of heaven by violence and force, given that the kingdom of heaven is a spiritual state of being, I don't think you have to worry that I'm holding up churches or anything.

...OK, just put the hymnals and the Welche's grape juice in the bag or I swear I'll detonate myself!":(

It's nothing like that.

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