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  1. Older grad nurse/can't fit in

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  3. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

    Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for this list

  4. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

    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...

  5. Any Tips on how the 50+ new RN can get a job?

    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...

  6. Concern: Age Discrimination for a New 58 RN

    Chronicallychanging replied to Cyns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

  7. "Old New Grad" - Need Resume/Cover Letter Advice

    Chronicallychanging replied to KBabiesRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  8. Mature, C-B student with low U-World scores passes NCLEX with 75 questions!

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  9. The SECRET to passing the NCLEX

    Chronicallychanging replied to nwatson83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  10. The Most Important Must Know Drugs For NCLEX

    Chronicallychanging replied to ogold's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thankyou so much this was very

  11. What was your NCLEX-RN 4 week study plan

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  12. Can "C, B" nursing graduates pass the NCLEX?

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  13. Can "C, B" nursing graduates pass the NCLEX?

    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

  14. Talk to someone for free??

    Chronicallychanging replied to Losa's topic in General Students

    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...

  15. Can "C, B" nursing graduates pass the NCLEX?

    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

  16. Bullying in nursing school

    Chronicallychanging replied to Dee112's topic in General Students

    I too was a older student and I have just graduated. Although I never really experienced this like you have, I felt the same way, mostly by my peers. Although it is not right and you may feel very...

  17. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Chronicallychanging replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello NocturneNrse, I am 56 and finishing my ADN degree in May. Everyone in my class are looking to go to the hospitals to work upon graduation. Some of them have already secured a position. I was...

  18. Last semester and losing my drive

    Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in General Students

    I can't imagine how I would feel if I was at the end of a 4 year gig! Everyone is saying that I need to further my education and get the BSN, right now definitely not thinking about it. I haven't...

  19. Last semester and losing my drive

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys and gals, I am 56 years old and 6 weeks away from graduating from a ADN program. I am loosing my drive horribly.....my scores in one of my classes are not that great and I can't seem to find...

  20. Are B's good grades in nursing school?

    Chronicallychanging replied to ananana123's topic in General Students

    I'm in my last semester as well and I feel like I have not really learned the material as I would have liked. Also I feel that there is alot of material that does require memorization. I'm constantly...

  21. Last semester and losing my drive

    Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this tip ! I will try this with the practice questions at home, would be leary on doing this for my next exam which is Monday!

  22. Last semester and losing my drive

    Chronicallychanging replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in General Students

    I was thinking about doing that earlier (seeing my adviser ), I probably will since this was the second time the topic popped up

  23. last semester and burned out...

    Chronicallychanging replied to patricianyc's topic in General Students

    I am totally with you! I am 56 years old and on my last 6 weeks before graduation. I am struggling every single day to stay focused. My grades are not that great and I feel that my studying techniques...

  24. Steatorrhea

    Chronicallychanging posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am having a exam in two days and I get hung up on the smallest details so if someone could please clarify this I would appreciate it! Question: Is steatorrhea only associated with chronic...

  25. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Chronicallychanging replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am a older student. I decided to become a nurse in 2013 it is now 2017 and I'm on my second to last semester, so I will graduate May 2018.I will be 56 then on to the NCLEX then I'm worried...