RNat55 ADN, RN

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RNat55 has 5 years experience as a ADN, RN.


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  1. RNat55

    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 and I was hired! As if the job was just waiting f...
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    Supporting New Nurses in Their First Year

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

    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 contributory factor in making it harder getting th...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 (during my practicum) told me they had asked her abo...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 "gave a good word" and was looking forward to possi...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 interested.
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 thoughts.
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 additional information about my other interests so I...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

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

    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 asked me to apply online and she will set up an inter...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    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 these have been around for ages. They do have thei...
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    My Journey from Nurse to a Freelance Writer

    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 it. I am in my final semester for my BSN but I don't...
  13. Certainly food for thought. Thanks for sharing!
  14. 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 change, moving from the liberal arts to science!” As the p...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    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 kind.