pkemp

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1. Older Student/Over 60 years old

   pkemp replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you for this wonderful update. I feel the same way as you do. Best of luck!

2. How To Become A Successful New Grad

   pkemp replied to hppygr8ful's topic in New Nurse

   This is by far one of the best posts I have ever read.

3. Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

   pkemp replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   In no uncertain terms should you say anything negative. It will definitely come back and get you. Keep it short, sweet, positive and thank them for the job as others have suggested in this post. The only item I would add is that the alcohol commen...

4. Considering going into NICU

   pkemp replied to ZomBunni24's topic in NICU

   Thank you ItsyBitsy! I appreciate the time you took to write this incredibly thorough narrative of your day. It is extremely helpful. I am a pre-nursing student; I will be starting an accelerated BSN program in April 2018, and I am exploring now t...

5. Age of Nurse = Level of Experience? Or Not?? The survey says...

   pkemp replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   What beautiful responses I have received. Thank you and I'm proud of each of you as well and not only want to shake hands, but also want to extend cyber-space hugs. I love health care too and believe I have much to offer my patients and fellow nurs...

6. Age of Nurse = Level of Experience? Or Not?? The survey says...

   pkemp replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I'd like to jump in on this conversation. I am above 55 years old and am going back to school to become an RN and eventually will go on to become a NP. This will be a second career for me as I have spent the last x-number of years in the business w...

7. Older Student/Over 60 years old

   pkemp replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello Flatliner: I would love to connect with you for support and anyone else as well. I will be starting an accelerated BSN program in January 2018 at the age of 60. I would love to hear your experience about getting a nursing job at this age. ...

8. Older Student/Over 60 years old

   pkemp replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I want to revisit the Age issue and get updated comments from the group. I am starting a nursing program in Minneapolis, MN; moving from Houston, TX back to my home state - in January 2018. I am 60 years old and will be 62 when I finish with a BSN...