lrslinger

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1. Does ageism exist in nursing?

   lrslinger replied to chilipepper79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Yes my program was a BSN specifically for those with credentials exceeding the course requirements in the regular 4 year course. Nursing has been an excellent career and I had great placements but Im...

2. Does ageism exist in nursing?

   lrslinger replied to chilipepper79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I did a 2 yr BsN ( since I had a PhD in Neuroscience) at Bloomberg in Toronto. Not only did I target my resume and a cover letter (where one was required) to particular departments I removed all...

3. Narcotic keys sitting out, mold, mice and missing nurses-should I quit?

   lrslinger replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Quit now, you are risking your reputation, your career and your mental health by

4. Does ageism exist in nursing?

   lrslinger replied to chilipepper79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I retired as a Scientist at 60, went to nursing school for an accelerated (2yr) BScN program, graduated, passed NCLEX and initially had issues finding a job. Asked a very senior head of nursing for...

5. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

   lrslinger replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   So at 60 I left a rewarding and well paid career in research to go into an accelerated RN program (2 yrs). I am now 72, work partime as an RN in a large hospital based palliative care program. It's...

6. New Nurse, New Job, Advice Needed!

   lrslinger replied to the_murse_factor's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Critical- ask for help/advice from your co-workers when you start and continue to do so when you think you need help. Don't be afraid to ask - relax and

7. I am not proud of my track record.

   lrslinger replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

   I do think you have some serious problems and are in need of professional help. I know many responses have suggested either directly, or indirectly, that you should peruse another profession. However,...