BrenRN12

I too have this issue and the problem is that I look about 17, I have almost a few months of nursing experience and I am actually 22 what should I do when it feels like the pt doesnt respect my opinion once they know that Im young or figure that I have a few months of experience. I'm still growing in this profession so what should I say when someone asks for my age, or when I was licensed? Should I plead the fifth?As a another poster stated. Normally I get this question when I introduce myself so it can set the tone for the shift even if I try to provide the best care possible I still get that condescending tone from some pts. What should I do? Especially if I get the feeling that my response will cause the pt to be uneasy or not to take me seriously. With some pts I definitely knew that the question was just out of curiosity which I completely understand others get uneasy or try to take advantage such as making requests that they might believe a newer nurse would be lenient on etc. I normally tell them that I have good genes, what else can I say especially when this answer does not suffice for some pts.

I'm in the same boat. So far I've been using apartmentratings.com to help look at different apartments within the area and calling family friends for advice. I realized that there are great apartments a little further off if your willing to drive about 25 minutes. But if you want to be within walking distance, it seems that the apartments owned by ticon properties all seem to be pretty safe, close and affordable from what I checked. If you're looking for one-bedrooms they're quickly dwindling from what I've seen! Either way I hope that you find something to your liking before your start date!:)

Good luck! Just make sure to be sincere and ask questions about the specific unit your interviewing it'll show greater interest :). In terms of letters of recommendation the online evaluation survey that my references filled out was enough they never told me to bring actual letter.