Im 44 / is it too late for the Hospital

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I have only been a nurse 5 years. In the OR and pediatric home health. Would getting experience in the hospital be realistic at this stage in my life or should I stay in the home health sector.  

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Specializes in LTC & Rehab Supervision.

It's never too late to do what you want to do! Go for it! What is holding you back other than your age?

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It would be cool to experience that side of nursing as well I’d say. However, I think OR staff always have more fun than floor staff. Good luck!

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Thank you all, I had my first interview today on a Med Surg floor. They are willing to orient me for up to 3 months and she told me she wanted me on her team :). She also mentioned nurse-patient ratio is usually 1:6, 1:5 on good days, and 1:7 on rare occasions.  Is this a doable patient ratio. I really felt she was genuine in supporting my growth so any feedback you guys are able to provide is read and appreciated. 

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Hospital nursing is challenging. It sounds like a decent orientation with average ratios. I am not sure how your previous experience will meld with med- surg. 

Also... at the age of 44... you should be okay with standing on your feet for 12 hours.  I was okay with it , until I got into my 50's. Then went to 8 hour shifts.

See you have accepted this new position... wishing you the best.

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