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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping

Posted on January 19, 2012 by NU_admin
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Perceived long-held stereotypes such as frailty, inflexibility and a fear of technology are pushing older workers towards premature retirement, research shows. In this blog we asked what you thought about stereotypes of older workers in the nursing profession and how they … Continue reading →

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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping (Part 2)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by NU_admin
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Jacquie works as an educator at a NSW Hospital and chatted to us about mature workers, technology and stereotyping issues she has noticed in the public and private sector. What is the general feeling toward older mature nurses/midwives in your … Continue reading →

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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping (Part 3)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by NU_admin
This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Mandy works for NSW Health and has been a nurse for 30 years, at nearly 50 she loves technology (when it works). She chatted to us about her experiences with the stereotypes towards older nurses.

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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping (Part 4)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by NU_Editor
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Elvie is 75 and works in aged care. She chatted to us about the trends she has noticed in regards to retirement age. “It is often suggested, why I don’t retire, because the staff do not understand why continue to … Continue reading →

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