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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my final semester for my BSN. I qualified as an RN in September 2019 and I have been job searching. Due to my recent job interview experiences, I am beginning to wonder if I can secure a...
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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...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    This is an update. I did attend the hospice hiring event today. The interview went well but unfortunately, they need at least 1-year hospital experience. I guess the bus doesn't stop here. Moving...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    This is sounding more and more interesting! Thanks for sharing and I hope you are in a better place
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. It appears more employers prefer younger nurses. I am trying not to give up that I will eventually find something. So you have not been able to get an opportunity to use your MSN to...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. Good
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Nurse Beth! I will look into what you have written and try to make adjustments. I agree I may have dodged a bullet with the HCA job. I just saw they readvertised the same position last week. I...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response. Your wife's employers show they were out to be fair in the complete sense of the word. Really a blind interview which more employers should do. Once, I get a call for a face...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I have not seen any openings for school nurses yet. I am applying now for a position at a dialysis clinic and indeed the hours are
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Do they employ new grads? And offer
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    RNat55 replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Most home healths appear to want experience and yes, I don't want to work solo as a new grad either. I have not tried corrections