Pathos

Pathos refers to the readers feeling. Does a document appeal to the reader in an emotional way? My document regarding ADN vs. BSN most definitely appeals to the reader and their emotions. Most of our class is on a career path toward health sciences, therefore they could quickly relate to my document not only as students pursuing a bachelors degree but also as future health care providers. I think all my peers would agree that getting a bachelors of science in nursing puts them on the right track for a better career and further advancement. Here at South University, new students interested in the nursing field can only follow the path toward a bachelors degree. Existing nurses with an associates may chose to go back to school at South to get a bachelors. The controversy that comes into play is when health care facilities are requiring ADN's to gain a bachelors degree in order to maintain their occupation. This topic brings up many emotions as people tend to disagree and think they should be 'grandfathered in' for all their time and experience.