Gratefulgirl818

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

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   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...

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

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   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...

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

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   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

4. Wants 12 Hour Shifts But Not Bedside Care

   Gratefulgirl818 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

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