I am 30 years old and I'm often mistaken for a teenager. I've been told several times that I look about 17 or 18 years old. It can be quite disarming and even amusing when I walk into the classroom...
I don't have them address me as "Mrs" to "make" myself seem more mature or worthy of their respect. I rely on my actions, knowledge base and the relationships I develop with my students to do that....
none of my older students ever questioned my level of experience. i think it's because they know that i do have more nursing experience than they do. of course they're older and have more life...
Hi there! I'm Lisa and I was just hired as the new Maternal/Child nursing instructor at a community college in Illinois. I've been a nurse for 6 years and most of my experience has been in pediatrics...
Hi Emma! I am 30 years old (not quite as young as you :)) and was just hired as the newest full time nursing faculty member at a community colllege in Illinois. I knew that I was going to be in the...