BouldeRN

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1. Interview Tips for the Older New Graduate

   BouldeRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I graduated from nursing school at 58. Prior to that I had a few years as a part time unit secretary. What got me my first real nursing job was volunteering 4 hours every Sunday afternoon in the ED of the hospital where I wanted to work. Every Sun...

2. Newer RN - How do I get an OR job without experience in that area??

   BouldeRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Hey Wants OR! I felt exactly the same way that you do. OR nursing is a unique and totally different type of nursing that they don't teach in nursing schools. Good news!!! - there is a professional organization to help you become an OR nu...

3. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   BouldeRN replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   There is NO way I could be a floor nurse either (or teach middle school). Consider being an Operating Room nurse! Just one patient and a full team of doctors, scrubs, residents, anesthesia. Large percentage of men, mature nurses, second career nur...