usnretired1997

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1. How hard is the maths to become a Registered Nurse?

   usnretired1997 replied to Chory's topic in Australia

   i'd kind of like to know the opposite. What does it take to move to Australia and New Zealand? Visited Australia several times when I was in the Navy. A WONDERFUL country.

2. Are there any new grads that are struggling to find a hospital job in the GTA?

   usnretired1997 replied to Canucks's topic in Canada

   I concur that applying all over, outside your zone of confidence is probably your best bet. As to anyone else out there, as am I. My biggest problem is my age. 58 graduated last May, got my RN last August. My biggest geographical problem is the neare...

3. Age Discrimination in Nursing

   usnretired1997 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I am right in the middle of this. I am 57. I got my LVN last year and my RN this year. I haven't found a job yet. Just a "Thanks but no thanks...", "We are reevaluating this position..." or "We are looking at someone who might be a better fit...". It...

4. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

   usnretired1997 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Hunt

   I am so frustrated with the whole process. You go forward, hat in hand and say "I want to work here!" It seems as if we are doing them a favor by showing up. I am older and it has been more than a few years since I did an interview. I got started ri...

5. LPN to RN Experiences Shared

   usnretired1997 replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in LPN-RN

   Our LVN-RN (Texas) starts Wednesday. I am nervous as we took the NCLEX-PN yesterday and can't get any info for the quick answer as it apparently has to be verified by a live person at Pearson Vue before you can do that and nobody works weekends. We ...

6. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   usnretired1997 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   Yup my wife and I went through the LVN program this year at 56 and 58. Old age and tenacity...