delaney1

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1. Job Interview-Need Some Advice

   delaney1 replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

   I say always be truthful. I as a manager would be more impressed with someone who tells me that she did not make it through her 90 day d/t 7 preceptors, but that your manager was willing to give you a good reference. I would say with some support a...

2. Day One in the Life of a Nursing Student

   delaney1 replied to MachoNurse's topic in General Nursing

   You made my day! I enjoyed your story, and aren't we all glad that we have had some of our "angels" show up and help. I was an experienced O.R. Tech when I started nursing school, but I was clueless about all those other aspects of nursing. Gave m...

3. Orientation Day LPN to RN

   delaney1 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

   I am so glad you decided to perservere. You will have days when you will wonder what you have done, but in the end, believe me it will be one of the proudest moments of your life. I am glad my comment made a difference to you. My husband and son s...

4. considering nursing school at 45 yo

   delaney1 replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

   Go for it. I did it, and graduated when I was 46, and even better I was so focused I was the only Summa Cum Laude in my graduating class. I was one of the oldest, but it has been the best career choice I ever made. Good luck, and keep focused!

5. Orientation Day LPN to RN

   delaney1 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a Certified Surgical Technician 27 years before I went for my RN at 46 years old. Best thing I ever did in my career. I am now in Administration and will retire in a couple of years, but nothing still makes me prouder than being able to...

6. Unhappy Nurse Manager--HELP!

   delaney1 replied to Butterfly62's topic in Ambulatory

   I sympathize with you as I have been in the same boat. I know that you need to talk to your owners/Board members and have them give you permission to give everyone a written warning with their (the owners)signatures supporting you, and then find the ...