Nurse Essentials: A podcast focused on caring for you
Nurse Essentials is a podcast about all things nursing — from tips for making your next shift easier to advice on how to handle the big challenges you face. Whether you’re just starting your practice or have years of experience, we’ve got you covered.
Nurse Essentials: A podcast focused on caring for you
From English Teacher to Oncology Nurse
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Cleveland Clinic
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Tim Tibbitts, BSN, RN, became a clinical nurse at age 55 after spending time as an English teacher, freelance writer and stay-at-home parent. During the COVID pandemic he thought, “There’s got to be something more I can contribute.” He enrolled in an 18-month accelerated BSN program, then joined the inpatient solid tumor oncology unit at Cleveland Clinic main campus after graduation. In this episode of Nurse Essentials, Tibbitts shares his experience of starting a nursing career later in life.