geperry

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1. Working Overnights, Interviewing for Day Job

   geperry posted a topic in General Nursing

   I presently work IMCU overnights. Absolutely love my co-workers and my job but just can't hack the over- night hours as a single mom of 2 (plus being in my 50's, the overnight 12 hr shifts have wreaked havoc on my body, having to switch to days sever...

2. Looking for day shift

   geperry replied to geperry's topic in General Nursing

   Not sure if it's acceptable in the nursing profession to put down that I'm leaving my present position because I can't do nights and want a day job.

3. Looking for day shift

   geperry posted a topic in General Nursing

   I presently work night shift in IMCU. As a single mom of teens, I'm finding it really difficult to perform my best overnight as well as have a life, especially since I've always been a morning person (plus I'm in my 50's). I love my work and my co-...

4. Experienced RN's cannot get new jobs!

   geperry replied to duca's topic in General Nursing

   Where are you? What hospital?

5. Am I Too Old To Go Back To School?

   geperry replied to elaine6399's topic in LPN-RN

   No... you're not too old! I'm in my early fifties and in my 2nd semester of clinicals. Yes, it's hard. I'm at a disadvantage compared to my classmates. Not only am I the oldest in the class, but I'm also a single mom of two teenagers without fami...