newnursek

newnursek has 1 years experience.

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1. Ageism in Nursing?

   newnursek replied to Guest1176712's topic in General Nursing

   Ageism is alive and well in some settings. I experienced it in CA. One hiring manager actually asked me "How old are you, anyway?" (I was "older than 20" at the time, but motivated, willing and very...

2. I never thought this would happen

   newnursek replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

   For those of you maybe in CA, is it the same experience for you? Are there specific roles in which a "relatively inexperienced" RN could find work, besides in SNF? I applaud you all for the work you...

3. Help.... Can't find a job after nursing school

   newnursek replied to nurse54361's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Is there any hope for nursing job once you are a few years out of school? Family illness caught me off guard after completion of school, and jobs were scarce at the time in my area. Anything besides...

4. 70 yr old looking for the right job

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

   Kudos to you for all of your dedicated years in nursing! I'm in my late 50's and trying to begin nursing, following 25 yrs in the airline industry. A late bloomer, I guess! BSN, but finding it tough...