tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730482420914682797.post7140969014318792760..comments2022-11-14T03:59:16.449-07:00Comments on undergrad RN: Mind=blownundergrad RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456513474679225624noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730482420914682797.post-52040468507333179782010-11-06T18:48:18.271-06:002010-11-06T18:48:18.271-06:00I've always loved reading your blog and today ...I've always loved reading your blog and today that love grew - i didnt think it was possible :) Your passion and devotion to nursing are so apparent and I adore that. Can't wait to hear more about your conference. You've got me thinking that I should organize a conference trip with my nursing buddies (if we ever have a breathier) - sounds like it could be a very enlightening and motivating experience. <br /><br />Thanks again for all the blogging!!<br /><br />Loulouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02108995234896644475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730482420914682797.post-48681375048805615392010-10-31T15:55:47.446-06:002010-10-31T15:55:47.446-06:00I just had this debate last night with a seasoned ...I just had this debate last night with a seasoned RN and she says, well, Lesley what is Nursing to you? Obviously this isn't a one word response for me or something I can really even sum up in a small sentence, but I tried to explain how it isn't just skills. And she argued that YES the skills were very important! (I should've known, she's head of med-surg lol). So I say, no I'm not saying disregard the skills, but it's so much more than that.. OTHERWISE I would have had my degree at the end of last summer, because we've completed all of our skills now and we don't set foot in the lab again for our last two years. It's all Bioethics, Research, Teaching and Learning courses, etc from here on out. So, no it's not just solely skills, and you're right, anyone can be trained on aseptic dressing techniques. I've heard many people who come to Canada as trained RNs in their home country who complain that it's difficult for them get hired as an RN without having to take refresher courses. Perhaps their countries are more skill-based focus (I'm not sure I haven't studied anywhere else) where we focus on the whole picture, upstream thinking style. I LIKE that Canada has high standards. I hope it reflects in our ability to care, advocate and educate. And a big High-five to Tommy Douglas! If someone's family member unfortunately falls ill (grandparent, parent, child, baby), I want them to feel safe, confident, empowered and able to ask questions or access any resources they need from us. I'm missing a lot here, but I have chocolate bars on the brain ;) <br /><br />I'm so excited you got to go to a conference! I had no idea that was even an option for students. I'm gonna have to write some letters to my school ;) lol <br /><br />Happy Halloween to you! Now put down the books and the notes and go eat chocolate!! :)GShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152654313991683357noreply@blogger.com