RNat55 ADN, RN

RNat55 has 6 years experience as a ADN, RN.

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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   UPDATE! I finally got hired as a pediatric private duty nurse! But before then I was further rejected by a nursing home and home health agencies, then finally, contacted this group, went for interview...
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   Supporting New Nurses in Their First Year

   RNat55 replied to Cyra-Lea Drummond's topic in General Nursing

   Greats tips that new nurses like me can benefit from if those acting as preceptors take them to heart! Thank you for
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! I call myself RN at 55 because I am proud of my accomplishment at this age and not because I feel it's a problem. Determination and focus got me here. It just happens that the 55 might be a...
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's true that how one presents one's self can be a contributory factor but I have tried to present myself in a positive light. My former preceptor in that unit...
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   UPDATE I attended the interview yesterday at the SPCU where I did my practicum and for a night shift. The interview went well in my opinion and my former preceptor told me she was contacted and she...
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, most, if not all clinic jobs need hospital experience. I attended a hiring event for hospice and that was the response - go get 1-year hospital experience and come back if you are still...
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   I am very serious. Just stating my ultimate aim here to see if anyone felt I should just pursue these other interests and forget the hospital floor if age is an issue. Thanks for your
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   I agree and know that it's very expensive training new nurses but it appears you misunderstood me here. I do not state this during an interview. I only stated this here because I was only providing...
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   Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you!
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is what I thought of this week! Be willing to work nights and go back to where I did my practicum. At least they saw how I worked despite my age! ? I contacted the nurse manager and she...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    RNat55 replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    The word "witchcraft" in the title caught my attention. I was like witchcraft in America?! ? Reading the OP, I guess you view complementary therapies as witchcraft? Interesting! As others have stated...
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    My Journey from Nurse to a Freelance Writer

    RNat55 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Awesome! It gave me a good opportunity to know you better. Indeed, allnurses is also giving me an opportunity to try my hand at writing. I am new to writing and don't know if I make an earning from...
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    How to Work with Journalists to Get Free Publicity for Your Nurse-Owned Business

    RNat55 replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Certainly food for thought. Thanks for
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    The Nursing and Prosecuting Process: A Surprising Similarity

    RNat55 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started my first career in Nigeria as a state prosecutor. Coming to the United States, I decided to return to school to obtain a BSN. When I told my husband, he said, “Wow, that’s a huge...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the thought! Thank you. Hopefully, I will soon come across someone that thinks this way and also has the power! ? Thank you so much! I wish I did...hmmm, that's tempting ? You are so...