lindarn2010

lindarn2010 has 3 years experience.

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1. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

   lindarn2010 replied to violetrays's topic in Student Assist

   After losing my long time factory job, I decided to go to Nursing school at 49. It wasn't easy, but worth every sleepless night, added 30 lbs, and teardrop during nursing school. All you have to do is want it. Good Luck to you! You can do this!!

2. Finding a job without acute care experience

   lindarn2010 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

   I applied at the same hospital for over a year before they hired me. Meanwhile, I worked in LTC. I also took extra classes that I thought would help me get into the hospital. Just short classes like ACLS, PALS, Pain control, and end of life care. Eac...

3. At a loss for shoes

   lindarn2010 replied to caitlinjoy's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Love my New Balance 608. They are not the fashion statement that Danko's, Allegrias, and some of the other nursing shoes, but my feet don't kill me at the end of a 12 hour shift.

4. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

   lindarn2010 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in New Nurse

   Graduated May 2010 License July 2010 Interviews 3 1st job LTC Sept 2010 2nd job Small community Hospital March 2011 Central Iowa

5. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

   lindarn2010 replied to JStollRN's topic in Stress 101

   a glass of wine or cup of Chamomile tea, music, and a steamy hot bubble bath.