Hi, I found this when I was a student nurse at 54. I graduated nursing school in 2018 passed my NCLEX in July in 75 questions. Didn't feel as if I would fit in to the hospital setting, worked for a...
Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in Nursing Career
Well, ladies and gents, I'm pretty much hired at a LTC. I have my orientation on ------- with HR. I went there without dyeing my hair, they didn't bat a eye at my DOB. I imagine that they are in...
Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in Nursing Career
Thank you for these amazing threads! It seems that almost 10 years later things have'nt changed. This is so sad, especially for an industry that is supposed to be caring, accepting and nurturing to...
Eight years later and this still is a hot topic and one that continues to place doubt of their future in the older nursing graduate. In an industry that stands for the caring of all persons...
Hello fellow nurses, I have recently graduated nursing school and passed the NCLEX 7/2018. I have started my job search and have a few upcoming interviews. I am 56 years old with little previous...
Hello KBabiesRN, I am in the same boat, however my situation is that I am 56 and have been a stay at home mom for the most part since the birth of my twins when I was 40! Unexpected to say the...
Hello all, I just wanted to share my story with those that are in the same boat as I was. Hopefully this will encourage you all to not give up and realize that YOU can make anything happen. My story...
Hello, I am so glad I ran across this post! I am 3 weeks from taking the exam and had my 1st anxiety attack over it today:( Once I saw and read your post I felt so much better. I do believe in the...
Hi guys and gals, I am 4 weeks from my test date and have been studying daily however I feel very disorganized with it all. I feel like I am not covering enough material. Does anyone have a detailed...
Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs
Thanks for the reply! I am 4 weeks from my test date and have been studying every day, but I still feel like I am unorganized with it all. Did you have a study
I just graduated nursing school. I'm feeling you....did not get super good grades in NS but I passed. Definitely on my own.....no study buddies, and when I made the attempt I felt shunned from the...
Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs
Thanks for the feedback! Looks like we are leading the same life. My last med surg class I got a 83 overall. Just received my ATT, kinda freakin! How did you study for the
Hi Guys and Gals, I just graduated this May with my RN from a ADN program. Whew it was tough, but I made it! I was not a "A" student. Most times I was a high "C" or middle "B". My question is...