They should really being giving constructive criticism. Most of what you learn in nursing is on the job. Even the OR example someone gave was people expecting a new nurse to be completely experienced...
Of course 29 is not too old. Age has nothing to do with a career change or wanting to get a degree. I don't know where you live, but I did a 2 year after degree program (had a prev degree in...
It's 12 hours of caring for sick people. You'll laugh, cry, panic, overthink, miss breaks, lose your appetite, be ravenous, get yelled at, not sit for hours, and who knows what else. It isn't easy....
It isn't as dramatic as that first poster makes it sound. I am a RN in Edmonton, and have worked here for almost 9 years. I work in a big emergency department that is so desperate for staff that many...