mathilda843

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1. This made me think today..

   mathilda843 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Did you ever read Water for Elephants? It's narrated by a 90+ year old man in a nursing home as he recalls his life...I listened to it on tape driving back and forth to work. It really makes you think...

2. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   mathilda843 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

   Esme, My heart goes out to you! So sorry for the disrespect that you are experiencing. How about online instructor? Gee, just from reading your posts here, I'd go to you in the blink of an eye with...

3. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   mathilda843 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

   carolLee Ann Good Luck with your search! I feel your

4. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   mathilda843 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

   Wow! Just exactly what I have been experiencing! I keep applying to places, and just about everything that looks like it might be a go...then it finally hit me - age discrimination! It's nice to see...

5. It isn't just new nurses not finding jobs! Where's the shortage?

   mathilda843 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I have been a nurse for over 35 years. Unfortunately, I don't live in the land of opportunity. After many years of 2nd shift, every other weekend, all those holidays, living with the threat of having...

6. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

   mathilda843 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   I too, would love to get out of hospital nursing! I've been in it for over 30 years and simply cannot stand the changes. The priority is no longer the patient! I've had several interviews including...

7. Written up and confused.

   mathilda843 replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   This kind of thing is exactly why I would never encourage anyone to go into nursing at this point in time! It's only going to get worse as far as non-clinical management setting priorities and goals...

8. cheap and fast way to MSN

   mathilda843 replied to learner's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Learner, If it's "cheap and fast" I'd be a little leary of the whole thing....just

9. Has Nursing hardened you?

   mathilda843 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! to all the responses. I believe that "enjoy" isn't really the correct word...I feel lucky that I have had this nursing career for so many years. I've been blessed to have been able to welcome...

10. Has Nursing hardened you?

    mathilda843 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea, Perfectly said! And - I'd like to officially join the "Crusty Old Bat Society"!!! Thank goodness for the crusty old

11. Breaking into Case Management ?

    mathilda843 replied to mathilda843's topic in Case Management

    Katie, Thank you for your response. I did not expect that a course would guarantee a CM position, just wondered if it would help....certainly not looking to take the CCM exam - just that that...

12. Breaking into Case Management ?

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Case Management

    What would be a good way for a clinical nurse to break into case management? I have seen several courses online that range from college courses to certificate courses, to CEU courses. Is the ANCC...

13. Old nurse, ? MSN pros & cons

    mathilda843 replied to mathilda843's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Suni, Thanks for your reply. It helps to know that we may be crazy - but at least we're not

14. Old nurse, ? MSN pros & cons

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been trying to justify finishing my MSN degree at the ripe old age of 60...had to stop due to family and financial obligations. I just can't get it out of my mind - like it's calling me to do...

15. Which one of these...

    mathilda843 replied to ashonman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow! I would definitely lean toward the one you can pay out of pocket. But, you have to look at the program, curriculum, reputation, work load, etc. Good