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@nursefrombirth Well I was told in my final conversation with my ex brother that MAGA considers college educated people dweebs. This was related to me by a college graduate who could not have obtained any of his employment without said degree.
@MidnightRider It concerns me greatly when people devalue education. Achieving a degree is a significant accomplishment that opens doors to diverse opportunities, which. Education is an investment in personal and societal growth, regardless of political affiliations. I could NEVER support any entity that requires me to DUMB DOWN to fit in.
@nursefrombirth @MidnightRider
Since my cognitive abilities are highly compromised (last day on Paxlovid), I crave intelligent dialogue from folks like you & Midnight.
My heart breaks that my brother just turned 70 and I cannot celebrate with him. His lifetime of conspiracy theories has driven a stake through my heart.
For the sake of my own inner peace/sanity, I must demur. There is no battle between adults and children.
@LnzyHou @nursefrombirth I totally get it. Just a random sample: " oh you did all the maintenance of your car on time with diligence, it will probably drop a transmission and waste the efforts". Every remark is along the same trend, put down, my way would have been better, superior or Wile E Coyote super- genius stuff. All sprinkled with MAGA, the rich pay the most taxes blah blah. I told him it was above 90% once and Vanderbilts and others still got super wealthy. That was for the war.
@MidnightRider @LnzyHou @nursefrombirth I don't know if it is different in US but I'd say it depends why you wanted that education in the first place. At a personal level, university just got me a beautiful graduation and not much in the way of my goals. Education in itself is not useless but whether it will help you individually would depend on your motives. I never got a well-paid career from university education, which was my sole motivation for studying.
@Cynanthrope @LnzyHou @nursefrombirth In the 80's, a four-year degree was the passport into industry. I agree with you that selection is paramount. I can only speak to medicine and tell you I appreciated cadaver anatomy and direct application of physics. The only other way to truly know Radiology is to come from a branch of service.
@MidnightRider @LnzyHou @nursefrombirth I was sold a dream that a degree, regardless of topic was a passport into a great job and decent pay. I never knew what I wanted to do for a career until a few years ago. I just chased rainbows looking for a pot of gold. Sorry to disappoint that I didn't have a noble reason for getting an education and just wanted cash. Current career is something I love at least.
@Cynanthrope No, disappointment here. We are all unique and have our own reasons for doing things. The important thing is that we figure it out. I knew from a small child that I wanted to be a nurse, an awesome nurse, and I knew what it entailed.
Once I got my initial certification, LPN, I wanted more and I have never waivered in my pursuit, questioned my sanity at times, but I had to do it. Not for the money, but mostly because I was told I couldn't.
I have a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). My specialty is Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare Systems Leadership, and I have a Masters in Nursing Administration. I do Quality Improvement work and teach online. I am not a NP. Thinking about getting that in Psych, but not convinced yet. I already do a lot of counseling too.
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You certainly share your wisdom on CoSo. Very appreciated.