CathyH

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1. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   CathyH replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   I have been told by a friend who is a nurse in oncology that there are 40 openings for nurses at the hospital in our area. There are a lot of traveling nurses that come here to fill those spots. I...

2. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   CathyH replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your insight. I appreciate hearing from people who know what they are talking

3. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   CathyH replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   I was thinking of oral surgery. I worked as a CNA part time for awhile while still working in the dental office, so I am fully aware that nursing is hard work. I would have kept at it but I could...

4. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   CathyH replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for responding. I appreciate your

5. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   CathyH replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   It is something that I have been wanting to do since my kids were little. My husband was career military so we moved a lot and I spent many months working full time raising my kids alone while he...

6. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   CathyH posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am 56, and have been a dental assistant for the last 21 years. At my age, am I too old to pursue earning an ADN? I am concerned about employment opportunities at the age of 58 when I graduate. I...

7. Too old to become an RN?

   CathyH posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I have been a dental assistant for 21 years and am at the point in my career where I am managing and don't get to do much chairside Assisting. I take care of insurance and do administrative duties...