skfla

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

   skfla replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Emmy27 details the information very well. Her reasoning is actually why I got into the RN program. My 1st choice was getting a Doctorate in Phy.Ther. But I had to complete the prerequisites (working somewhat reduced hours while getting this done), p...

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

   skfla replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone seems to be either "its hard work, better think twice" or "just don't do it.." OR the "follow your dreams, etc." camps. I'd say, you're not too old if you realize your limitations. First: school's going to be harder. Despite your backgroun...

3. Can a hospital retract their job offer

   skfla replied to nadomel's topic in New Nurse

   I work in Fla and written offers are a big deal. I've made several hundred offers through the years. Retracting an offer opens you up to so many problems that we've only retracted one offer (w/o clear cause) in all that time. Florida is in an a wor...