Gratefulgirl818

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1. Quit Job While Pregnant and Can't Get Hired

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Try a temp agency. Here in Illinois we have brightstar care. They offer a large range of specialties. Hired me immediately as a new LPN. They place for last minute call offs at places they have contracts with. Or to cover vacations. Vaccination clini...

2. 56 With Multiple Back Surgeries Wants to Become an RN

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I am 43 with 6 back surgeries. (12 total orthopedic surgeries on my body) I got my LPN at 40 after 15 years as a CMA. I have found bed side care to be to tough on my body. However I have found that inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction...

3. Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I know 2 woman who are just starting prereqs for nursing and they are almost 50. It's never to late to continue education. Good luck!

4. Wants 12 Hour Shifts But Not Bedside Care

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I worked 12 hour shifts in an in-patient transitional behavioral health hospital. I loved it!