Your take on 'younger' vs 'older' new nurses

[mom2cka]

I do have a question for the seasoned veterans out there - I posted at #97 of another post, so figured I'd do it here too in case you didn't get that far :)

Do you find it harder to work with a nurse who was a traditional college student (started at 18, working right out of school, not much previous 'life' experience - by that, I mean previous jobs, marriage, kids, etc) or one who has had another career and is moving into nursing?

I fall into the second category and know there is a growing number of us, and while I find it harder (at times) to be in school with the younger ones, wonder what your perspective is on that.

Thanks!

Ann

[DidiRN]

Nope, I personally never noticed a difference at all.