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Searchin for the longest experienced nurse out there. Was just wondering as I was thinking about all the tremendous changes nursing has brought about through out the years. Nursing doesn't seem the same as it was 16 yrs ago ( For myself ), or even 10 or even 5 years ago!
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I have been a nurse for a total of 31 years,2 years as a nursing assistant while in school.
I still think it's the best job in the world.
I am still in awe of all the changes made in nursing and how technical our jobs have become.
I don't always agree with how things are done or how nurses are treated.
It still amazes me that I have a person's life in my hands and I still get paid less than most careers.
I have always said it takes a very special person to be a nurse,
and the good ones usually stand out.
Gosh....
Where have the years gone,lol.
Well, let's see. I entered nursing school September 5, 1956, and graduated August 3, 1959. I took the 3 day long state boards in October and finally got results that I had passed on January 20, 1960. As you see, those were milestone dates in my life. Nursing is my life. I wonder why anyone would want to do anything else, even though I wish nursing was the nursing of 15-20 years ago. So far as how long have I been a nurse? All of my life. I was born with a stethescope in my ears!:chuckle So far as how many years has it been official, you do the math.:chuckle
kittylover
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I have been an LPN for 25 years, 3 years as an aide before that.
Judy