glencovediva

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1. Return to nursing possible? Looking for advice/similar experiences.

   glencovediva replied to BeatriceBee's topic in Nursing Career

   I am in a similar situation too. There is no way I am able to take a Nurse refresher course for $2000!! And there's no guarantee of a job. I am thinking realistically. I am in my 50's and healthcare...

2. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

   glencovediva replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a vegetarian for about 20 yrs. I would NEVER go back to eating animals!! I would advise patients to cut down on the processed , high fat and sugar foods and drinks. A consult with an RD...

3. NCLEX-RN Stopped at 80!! Is this good or bad?!!!

   glencovediva replied to magz89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I went to 80 back in 2005, and I passed. Good

4. Back on med/surg after 15 years

   glencovediva replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

   Good Luck!! I have been applying for an RN position after a 9 year absence. I'm also in my 50's. Not having any luck, but your story is an inspiration for me. Keep us

5. What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

   glencovediva replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   I am a 57 years old. I had to leave my job that I loved 9yrs ago b/c I was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. I also had a mitral valve replacement and a stroke. I was in a nursing facillty for a...

6. Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

   glencovediva replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

   Another form of discrimination we don't talk enough about is age discrimination. This effects people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. I'm going through this right now. I would like to return to...

7. Where Were You...9/11

   glencovediva replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

   I was working at Manhattan, Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, which was located on 64th street between 3rd & Lexington Ave in Manhattan. I was a lab supervisor then and attending Nursing school. My...

8. Ageism?

   glencovediva replied to Dpi8310's topic in General Nursing

   I also feel I'm being discriminated b/c I 57 yrs old. I had to leave for a few yrs due to ovarian cancer & heart surgery. I'm feeling great now, and I would like to go back to work. But I keep...

9. How to address 10 year absence and other ?

   glencovediva replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

   I have also been out of Nursing for 10 years due to medical disability that has since resolved.I feel great and looking forward to get back into nursing, but I'm having no luck. The only thing the...

10. School Shootings

    glencovediva replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I think metal detectors should be installed in all

11. Northwell Health 2018 Fellowship

    glencovediva replied to aaj004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have applied, but I did not get an

12. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    glencovediva replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    My goal for 2018 is to secure of RN job after a family leave of 8 years. I've been studying on my own and feel confident, yet I know employers are looking for 22 yr old new graduates. (I'm 22 +)....

13. Dosages calculations

    glencovediva posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it true that hospitals require a passing grade of 100% on a pre-employment dosage calculations test? Thank

14. Experienced RN's cannot get new jobs!

    glencovediva replied to duca's topic in General Nursing

    I am facing the worst kind of discrimination because I am returning after an 8 year family leave. A Nurse refresher course is a $2100, so that's not possible. Hospitals say they will call me, but...

15. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    glencovediva replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it!! Bad