Eaglelady

Eaglelady

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  1. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you chele66 it is never to late and I wish you all the best in achieving your

  2. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like the military to me :) but they are not required here in Florida or Georgia but if they were yes at the age of 54 I would still pass the test but my bestest friend would not she has a bad...

  3. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are so right Elle you just keep on keeping on, if I had listened to people who thought my age was an issue I would have gave up a long time ago but being an RN was my ultimate goal in my life and...

  4. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are very welcome

  5. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't have to take a physical fitness test so I have no idea what you are talking about it must be a requirement where ur b/c obviously it does not apply everywhere--but it always pays to be...

  6. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree I think momology needs to go somewhere else if there is such a problem in her area I graduated May 8th passed state boards July 8th and was working as an RN July 9th--so maybe its just in her...

  7. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I am 54 and I got hired straight out of school with no problem--her reason behind hiring nurses in their 50's she stated they were more dependable and more reliable than the younger nurses who...

  8. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    38 you are still YOUNG my dear

  9. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep Steve I was 50 when I started with the pre-req's and 54 when I graduated from the ADN program of May 8th of this year took my state board passed the 1st time around on JUly the 8th and have been...

  10. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Elle, I know some would say don't think about your age but we are what we are the good thing about being in the 50's is we can bring wisdom and some life experience to our learning---we older ones (no...

  11. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    Eaglelady replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi I just graduated in May and I turned 54 this year was 52 when I first started the ADN program and now I am about to start the BSN program in January so if it is what is your heart's desire you can...

  12. Failure rate of nursing schools.

    Eaglelady replied to merrywhiterose's topic in General Students

    I know we have to take the NCLEX_RN once we finish the ADN program but I had no idea we had to take the NCLEX-RN for the BSN program (I am already an RN and I am going for my BSN now) but the program...

  13. Ativan...ETOH History...7mg IV last night? Too much?

    Eaglelady replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Patient Medications

    I also have a pt similiar but would not recommend Haldol either b/c haldol makes a bad,situation worse I'd recommend Geodon unless co

  14. Someone should warn people!!!

    Eaglelady replied to floridanursemom239's topic in Florida Nursing

    The program was hard but doable. But I didn't go thru the Baycare one I went thru the one offered by Largo, Northside, Ed White, etc hospitals but they are almost the same except Baycare sets up their...

  15. Someone should warn people!!!

    Eaglelady replied to floridanursemom239's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Largo Fl and graduated RN school 2 months ago but I did the grant program thru my employer and b/c of that I had me a job when I graduated but I know of one's that didn't do the grant...

  16. Let's introduce ourselves...

    Eaglelady replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

  17. Let's introduce ourselves...

    Eaglelady replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new RN and I work on a step down unit from CCU and it is hard sometimes but I am getting better every day but the hardest part for me is talking to the Doctors oh man there should be a class...

  18. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Eaglelady replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX you have too pass with a 95% or better at least thats what they told us I prayed before during and after taking the NCLEX I had 250 questions but I passed both of my friends had...

  19. Ativan...ETOH History...7mg IV last night? Too much?

    Eaglelady replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree last nite I gave 4 mg (PRN) IVP of ativan for bad agitation and then 4 hrs later my preceptor had me give 4 mg more he was yelling hollering and fighting but then before the end of the shift I...

  20. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Eaglelady replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to thank you all for the prayers and I am a BIG believer in the power of prayer--I got my results back and I am oficially a "RN" I passed and I give all the credit for my passing to GOD...

  21. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Eaglelady replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you I prayed the night before , during the exam and after ---but thanks again

  22. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Eaglelady replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my exam yesterday and it cut off at 250 all I can remember is I got the last 2 right but I feel like I failed and waiting on my results is sooooooooo nerve

  23. How old is too old?!?!?

    Eaglelady replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you!!! I wish you all the best I am sure you will be a great nurse!!!! Just remember it CAN BE DONE if you want it bad enough

  24. How old is too old?!?!?

    Eaglelady replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 51 when I started and I am now 54 so I think you are never too old for something you want and love to do :) Its all in the heart --- besides age is just another word...

  25. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Eaglelady replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    VERY WELL PUT!!!!!!! BRAVO for these never such truer spoken