Tufsoles Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Nursing makes no sense. There is no middle-ground. You're either a staff nurse, which takes an associate's degree, or you are a nurse practitioner, which takes a master's degree. Why is there nothing that takes a bachelor's degree? There must be a middle-ground... Well, FP, There is a middle ground. BSN gives the option to become a Head Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor on the wards. There are positions that requires a BSN like office nurse positions and some nursing homes. ASN/ADN just gets you though the clincals and most of the technical stuff. BSN usually includes the tech/clinical stuff and some practice theory in clinical situations. Onto the hospice aspect. It is not the easiest part of nursing. I have done it. But it can be done in a Prolife manner. Just keep in mind that comfort is key and letting them live out their lives with as much fulfillment. Hospice often times will be against euthanasia and assisted suicide because that is not their purpose. Once again, Comfort is their main objective and letting them die in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 organic chemistry is the crucible. Get through that and you are home free I'm not sure what it is. Sounds more complicated than I would like, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufsoles Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Organic CHem= any chemical reaction with carbon. We, Humans, are considered organic because we have carbon in us. I.E. Byproducts of our breath is Carbon Dioxide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufsoles Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Calc and Organic CHem were a breeze for me but it may take alot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Yeah, same thing happened to our $1 bill in the late 80s. Not having spent extended periods of time in the US, I cannot say what my preference is, but I can imagine it gets really annoying when all your $1 bills are falling apart. Also I hate feeding bills into vending machines because I always seem to have to try five or six times. On the other hand, it is kind of lame walking around with a pocketful of coins. But that will happen with or without $1 and $2 coins. I'd also like to see the death of the penny, but I don't see that happening anytime soon, either. ETA: I'm glad Canada has already ditched it. Fewer Canadian pennies slipping into my Minnesota change. ;) Oh... and the fifty-cent piece needs to be used more, too. Not just in magic tricks. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardillacid Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdF_Vo4B6Ms[/media] Believe me when I say I don't give one single flying floopy about the original meaning of your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) One step at a time, Miles. Worked as a bereavement counselor with a Hospice at one point, and I am in awe of the incredible care they give to the terminally ill and the dying. It is a wonderful, holy work, helping people prepare to go Home to be with God. Hospices are ABSOLUTELY against euthanasia. Their focus is on helping people live and die well. If you are interested in learning more about what nursing can be like for people with terminal illness, you might want to check out this incredible video. OBVIOUSLY, I know you don't want to become a Sister (giggle!) but these Sisters do incredible work and will give you an idea of why some people choose this specialty. YOu'll find out that there are MANY specialties in nursing (and lots of other jobs in healthcare, too!) so finding out about them can only help you make better choices. So... watch the video, and see if anything jumps out at you about this profession! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKOmGuuWgeE&feature=player_embedded[/media] And they are in Kansas City if you get curious and want to know more about nursing or nursing the sick in their own homes/hospice work! Edited March 31, 2013 by AnneLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 NURSING IS NOT AN EASY DEGREE. Noooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 PS, be ready to clean up urine, crap, vomit, blood, snot, you name it. I still wonder how my post-op nurses did it when I was just vomiting everywhere all the time. I couldn't imagine being used to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Therese Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Miles, if you would like to know about nursing, feel free to message me. I am a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN) and I will tell you that most places are getting rid of associate degree nursing, as the recommendations are that all registered nurses in the US are prepared with a bachelor's degree. Some programs for LPN will still be associate's degrees and some places do still offer an RN 2 year degree, but those are going away. I have been an RN for 7 years and I have experience in oncology, hospice, emergency/critical care, and in teaching. I'd be more than happy to answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 PS, be ready to clean up urine, croutons, vomit, blood, snot, you name it. I still wonder how my post-op nurses did it when I was just vomiting everywhere all the time. I couldn't imagine being used to that. The sweet thing about that is I have a stomach of iron. I don't get queasy at disgusting/smelly things at all. I'm sure I would see sights as a nurse that would make even my stomach queasy, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 PS, be ready to clean up urine, croutons, vomit, blood, snot, you name it. I still wonder how my post-op nurses did it when I was just vomiting everywhere all the time. I couldn't imagine being used to that. just like being a parent, I suppose. You get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 just like being a parent, I suppose. You get used to it. I wonder if it's a little different, though. Your child is flesh and blood, after all. I bet baby poop is gross lol but hey it's your baby. Now thankfully I've not been present when this happened, but co-workers have told me about our patients or patients from a previous job going to the toilet all over the bathroom and I can't even begin to comprehend how they were able to clean it yuch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Honestly nurses get used to it. When I was sick they kept trying to make me go in a thing over the toilet they called a "hat"- so they could examine my performance afterwards. Generally did as told with most things, but drew the line at the hat. They called me "non- compliant." Because of the hat but also because I was sneaking on the elevator to steal hospital pants. from the other floors (I was on a no-pants ward ) Edited March 31, 2013 by Lilllabettt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufsoles Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 PS, be ready to clean up urine, croutons, vomit, blood, snot, you name it. I still wonder how my post-op nurses did it when I was just vomiting everywhere all the time. I couldn't imagine being used to that. I just get use the smell. I have a stomach of steel too like most nurses. I see it as well they are just having a bad day and they need a little sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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