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  1. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    Mindfulone1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am an RN, licensed 2 years ago at 51 and have since worked on the rehab unit of a skilled nursing facility and at a large, specialty medical practice. I still want to work in acute care. Bedside...

  2. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks srvjamz...That's exactly what I plan to

  3. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have a verbal offer from a Hospital 30 minutes away....Can't believe

  4. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, I agree ...From what I hear there are still many 50+ nurses in the work force but they are most likely experienced nurses and not recent grads. I'll check out LTACs. Thanks for the tip and the...

  5. working nurses that started late in life

    Mindfulone1 replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    Will do jhug. Thanks for the

  6. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I am a 53 yr. old new grad and just began a substitute school nurse position. I made a medication error and have to go into to talk to the superintendent about it. I used another student's insulin...

  7. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    I resigned and found a great position at a large multi specialty medical practice.

  8. working nurses that started late in life

    Mindfulone1 replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated at 51, 2 yrs. ago. There were about 4 or 5 of us in our 50s. I am working full time now and the physical part of it is not a problem for me. I would like to be working in acute care....

  9. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you onedayitllbeme, flying scot and capecodmermaid. Let the chips fall where they may. I've done my

  10. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Not nothing for sure. I learned; 1. Even if there are no policies for double and triple checking med. admin. in a school setting, it's essential to adhere to a personal standard of double and triple...

  11. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks!! Everyone's support has completely changed my perception of this event. Feeling grateful for this alllnurses community of nurses who listen and lend their support and wisdom to their fellow...

  12. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope the school administration has the ability to fully understand how this might have happened. Part of the problem here is being judged by school...

  13. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Sent the letter already and didn't dis anyone or any group. Suggested my recommendations to changes in their med

  14. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you...I love you

  15. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Extremely helpful ESME12!!! Taking this info and running with

  16. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Met with Director of Student Support Services and the RN in charge of hiring subs. They began with "We wanted to start off by saying we've heard a lot of positive things about you." I explained what...

  17. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    I love the boldness with which, you very experienced nurses, express yourself!!! Using this incident to practice speaking up for myself and advocating for kids. Still shaking though,

  18. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Refining my case. Thank you FlyingScot. Helpful! I have a tendency to beat myself up over things like this, so the balance of perspectives on how to proceed is so helpful. There are lots of details...

  19. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    The wisdom of the comments I am receiving is so valuable! I am using the script above and incorporating the other advice....WOW...This is an awesome forum...Great

  20. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    That's a good perspective from which to approach this meeting...Staying focused on the kids safety is really what this is about...So wrapped up in the stress this event has caused me...Thank you and...

  21. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    I am going to have to dig deep for the courage to explain my actions, let alone be the advocate for changing the system... Although I can imagine being so brave...Your words and these comments are...

  22. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    Pens are not labeled but placed with the student's supplies. Too many details to explain but ultimately my

  23. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    The pens, although unlabeled, are kept with each students

  24. Medication Error - 53 is this for me

    Mindfulone1 replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Patient Medications

    There was Humalog in both pens. Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. I don't know you but, it really means a lot to hear some supportive words right