I'm just wondering if anyone else has or has had this problem, and can give me any advice!
I'm young (22) and look ever younger (people tell me I'll appreciate it later). I'm an RN, and I get a mix of emotions from patients and their families when I tell them that. At LEAST once a week I get asked how old I am. Last week, I walked into a room, and the patient's family said "Oh!! The aide!!!", and I said "Well, no, actually, I am the nurse."
I've had a couple of families look terrified that I will be caring for their loved one, while others congratulate me on becoming an RN so young (I didn't think I was THAT young!).
I always go in and stand tall and feel I have good communication skills, but my young looks hold me back a lot.
Any suggestions, or witty responses when I get asked for the 4th time in a row how old I am?
UGH, I hate this part of being young. I'm almost 24 but I look 16...and people ask me how old I am ALL the time. It doesn't help that I am supposed to teach parents how to take care of their preemies when I look like I'm barely old enough to give birth myself!
NeoNurseTX, RN
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UGH, I hate this part of being young. I'm almost 24 but I look 16...and people ask me how old I am ALL the time. It doesn't help that I am supposed to teach parents how to take care of their preemies when I look like I'm barely old enough to give birth myself!