BeenThere8

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1. 42 Years Old - Is it too late to become a nurse?

   BeenThere8 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   It's not too late. I started nursing school at 47 yrs old, received my ADN and worked continuously for 17years and loved every minute of it.

2. I want to quit first RN job after a few weeks.

   BeenThere8 replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

   There is some great advice here. Stay put for awhile and give proper notice. I have worked A lot of different types of units as a travel RN and in my opinion, time management is the important part to get down in order to have a decent day on any unit...

3. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

   BeenThere8 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Professionalism

   Now that is Critical Thinking people and that is what nursing is all about after all!

4. Nurses and exposure risk

   BeenThere8 replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

   Stop worrying so much and just do what you are trained to do. We are taught from day one to protect ourselves. You know how to do that. Just do your job and be vigilant about safety and you will be fine.

5. Traveling with American Mobile

   BeenThere8 replied to sylvoxz1's topic in ADN/BSN

   If you haven't any other offers and you are ready to go, go ahead and sign. Do this contract with them to get your feet wet. Mean while Aureus and CrossCountry are excellent companies to work for. Also, HRN in California is great too, they pay way b...

6. Traveling with American Mobile

   BeenThere8 replied to sylvoxz1's topic in ADN/BSN

   HRN Pays way better and are very professional. In California they are the company to work for. I have been a travel nurse since 2000.