latern

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1. How to deal with loneliness as a VERY young RN student...any help or advice?

   latern replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

   Here's another perspective and story: I entered nursing school at age 52...no previous degree. I had stayed isolated as a farm wife for years. I preferred it that way because life kept teaching me I didn't fit in...every time I tried things went inev...

2. Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

   latern replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

   Wish I could love this! The discussion has been lively and relevant.

3. No specific training, total disorganization - is this normal?

   latern replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Geriatric

   Sounds like the LTC I started at...three days training, on the third day , the trainer left at 3 (shift was 2-1030), I was on my own and protested, but the unit manager said "Oh don't worry, I'll be here if you need anything". when I DID "need someth...

4. The Admission Process: Make Sure You Actually Say Something of Importance!

   latern replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Safety

   I wonder if the OP realizes it was stated a nurse just off orientation was ORIENTING a new grad. I suspect it is the facility and the experienced nurses who work there that is the problem . My facility wants the basics in NN, such as why they are the...

5. Nursing school at age 50

   latern replied to maddy50's topic in General Students

   I'm 53 and just graduated the LPN program . I've been accepted into the RN for this fall. Don't let age hold you back. My age/experience has made everything about this journey easier...from managing time and maintaining motivation to finding a job an...