Coming from an ER nurse. There’s a lot of nurses out there and they have varying degrees. Everything from associates to masters. Not looking down on someone with an associates, a lot are great nurses. Just highlighting that not all school is equal. They also work in many different areas. From critical care, to med surg, to outpatient, to office work.

Also despite what you hear becoming a nurse isn’t necessarily difficult. The school is just a lot of work and memorization.

Being a good nurse is hard. It takes real skill and constant self motivated education. But just because you stick RN next to your name doesn’t mean I trust you to know fuck all about anything besides how to do your job.