Chronicallychanging

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1. Older grad nurse/can't fit in

   Chronicallychanging posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I found this when I was a student nurse at 54. I graduated nursing school in 2018 passed my NCLEX in July in 75 questions. Didn't feel as if I would fit in to the hospital setting, worked for a LTC for my first year out never fit in, no orientati...

2. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

   Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in Career Support

   Thank you so much for this list Karen!

3. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

   Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in Career Support

   Well, ladies and gents, I'm pretty much hired at a LTC. I have my orientation on ------- with HR. I went there without dyeing my hair, they didn't bat a eye at my DOB. I imagine that they are in need of nurses (any nurse). I was interviewed by a ...

4. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

   Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for these amazing threads! It seems that almost 10 years later things have'nt changed. This is so sad, especially for an industry that is supposed to be caring, accepting and nurturing to all facets of humanity.

5. Concern: Age Discrimination for a New 58 RN

   Chronicallychanging replied to Cyns's topic in Relations

   Eight years later and this still is a hot topic and one that continues to place doubt of their future in the older nursing graduate. In an industry that stands for the caring of all persons rich,poor,all cultures, ethnicity, genders, and the very you...

6. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

   Chronicallychanging posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello fellow nurses, I have recently graduated nursing school and passed the NCLEX 7/2018. I have started my job search and have a few upcoming interviews. I am 56 years old with little previous work experience since I was surprised at 40 with twin...

7. "Old New Grad" - Need Resume/Cover Letter Advice

   Chronicallychanging replied to KBabiesRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Hello KBabiesRN, I am in the same boat, however my situation is that I am 56 and have been a stay at home mom for the most part since the birth of my twins when I was 40! Unexpected to say the least and I had a 5 year old at the time as well. I ...

8. Mature, C-B student with low U-World scores passes NCLEX with 75 questions!

   Chronicallychanging posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hello all, I just wanted to share my story with those that are in the same boat as I was. Hopefully this will encourage you all to not give up and realize that YOU can make anything happen. My story begins in 2013, where my son was hospitalized for...

9. The SECRET to passing the NCLEX

   Chronicallychanging replied to nwatson83's topic in NCLEX

   Hello, I am so glad I ran across this post! I am 3 weeks from taking the exam and had my 1st anxiety attack over it today:( Once I saw and read your post I felt so much better. I do believe in the power of positive thinking, it has helped me get thro...

10. The Most Important Must Know Drugs For NCLEX

    Chronicallychanging replied to ogold's topic in NCLEX

    Thankyou so much this was very helpful!

11. What was your NCLEX-RN 4 week study plan

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi guys and gals, I am 4 weeks from my test date and have been studying daily however I feel very disorganized with it all. I feel like I am not covering enough material. Does anyone have a detailed study plan? I have Uworld, Hurst, Kaplan and Saunde...

12. Can "C, B" nursing graduates pass the NCLEX?

    Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for the reply! I am 4 weeks from my test date and have been studying every day, but I still feel like I am unorganized with it all. Did you have a study plan?

13. Talk to someone for free??

    Chronicallychanging replied to Losa's topic in General Students

    I just graduated nursing school. I'm feeling you....did not get super good grades in NS but I passed. Definitely on my own.....no study buddies, and when I made the attempt I felt shunned from the circle. Now I am thinking of placing a post on our cl...

14. Can "C, B" nursing graduates pass the NCLEX?

    Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for the feedback! Looks like we are leading the same life. My last med surg class I got a 83 overall. Just received my ATT, kinda freakin! How did you study for the NCLEX?

15. Can "C, B" nursing graduates pass the NCLEX?

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi Guys and Gals, I just graduated this May with my RN from a ADN program. Whew it was tough, but I made it! I was not a "A" student. Most times I was a high "C" or middle "B". My question is this....how many other graduates have passed the NCLEX wi...