FLfemale

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1. Is it worth the stress to be a RN?

   FLfemale posted a topic in Career Support

   I'm new here. I've been a dental hygienist (RDH) for the past 20 yrs but lost 1 of my jobs recently which leaves me working 1 day a week. It's impossible to find another RDH job because my area, as well as nationwide, is saturated w/ too many RDHs....

2. Why nursing?

   FLfemale replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

   I need advice. I'm 53 & having to leave the dental hygiene field of 20 yrs. I loved my job but was recently fired. Finding another job is impossible due to the overload of hygienists. I'm seriously thinking of applying for RN for these reason...

3. New Grad RN Angst

   FLfemale replied to danigold's topic in New Nurse

   Why did you leave your former career? Bored? Fired? Pursueing a passion? I've always admired the competence & dedication of hard working nurses but never wanted to be one myself. I love being a RDH because of the normal work days & hrs AND...

4. New Grad RN Angst

   FLfemale replied to danigold's topic in New Nurse

   I've been reading these posts with great interest because I'm thinking about applying for the RN program. I've been a dental hygienist for the past 20 yrs but the market is overrun with unemployed or under-employed RDHs. I can't even get a call bac...

5. job situation for RN grads in my part of FL

   FLfemale posted a topic in Career Support

   I'm a newbie...looking to apply to the RN program this year. I worked in the dental field for 25 yrs, the last 20 as a hygienist. Recently let go from my job & can't even get an interview. The hygiene market is totally flooded in west-central ...