gailekRN

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1. A Wardrobe Malfunction, or Why Not to Wear A Halloween Costume to Work

   gailekRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Ok... I have a "Flo Nightengale" costume which I wear ever year... Not too original- but no boss ever sent me home when I wear it, either. So, I've gained a few pounds since I made it- I can still breath in it - sort of... Andway, I was working on a...

2. Have anyone ever attended two colleges at once?

   gailekRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I graduated from a nursing program in the next county. I took some of my pre-reqs at my local community college. This was a cost savings, as I was charged out-of-county rates by the next county college. I had to get clearance from the school that...

3. What am I doing wrong? (Hospitals & My Resume)

   gailekRN replied to MedSurger's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Have you considered applying to a Long Term Acute Care Facility? They are less common than 'regular' hospitals...But they are a little more open to employing people with non-traditional training for the job they are applying for. It's a good lear...

4. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

   gailekRN replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia

   Hi! Read your email re: where do older nurses go?...I am an older nurse- I'm 60. I am currently working in a Long Term Acute Care facility. Many of my co-workers are also older. Long term Acute care is a interesting sub-specialty- It's designed for p...