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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

  16. any career changers?

    glencovediva replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Clinical Laboratory

  17. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    glencovediva replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    My first degree was a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory

  18. Word of advice

    glencovediva replied to NURSE 2014's topic in General Nursing

    If that were me, I'd see to get a referral for a pyschiatrist & some mental health therapy. You sound like a smart person. Good

  19. Working nights and working out.

    glencovediva replied to elleroser's topic in General Nursing

    Work out on your days

  20. Forced to Take an Assignment You Can Not Handle

    glencovediva replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, it's that way on Med/Surg floors. I used to work Med/Surg neurology & it was rough.One night, we were assigned 10 patients, & we held up report, didn't accept the patients....

  21. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    glencovediva replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Obama/Biden

  22. Do you have family members who are nurses?

    glencovediva replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My sister-in-law and my

  23. Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

    glencovediva replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i am a 5yr ovarian cancer survivor, so i know how you feel. i wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. sending postive thoughts your

  24. Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    glencovediva replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No. In my school, we needed a C+ to pass the class, and an 85% to pass the dosage calculations test. There is no curving of grades in nursing school. I graduated with a 3.3

  25. I need guidance--can any of you wonderful nurses help me?

    glencovediva replied to aboland1's topic in General Nursing

    You need to re-think your career goals. You will need to be proficient in A&P. In NY, LPN's are being phased out in