[teeituptom]

Howdy yall
From deep in the heart of Texas

Well this is let evryone know that after 14 and 1/2 years as charge nurse and assistant nurse manager That Ive voluntarily elected to step down to a Staff ER position. Ive been there, fought the battles, won a few lost many. Been to meetings and PI projects and committees to numerous to mention. The number of meetings is always increaseing, and I kept getting a little farther away from patient care. I finally decided this wasnt what I wanted to do, so I gave it up. And Im so much happier for it. I am really enjoying just taking care of patients and not haveing to deal with all the other things that go with the assistant nurse manager role. But after nearly a decade and a half, Ive paid my dues. Its time to get back to being a nurse and that is what I went to school for anyway. And besides less meetings which for somebody who always works nights meant coming in during the time when the sun is up. And when the sun is up, Im more concerned about golf. I guess thats a sign Im getting older. But Ive worked hard to get here, so Im going to enjoy it. And of course play MORE GOLF

[ageless]

Best wishes to you!

[NurseDennie]

Best wishes, Tom. I have a lot of respect for the people who can stand to do that job at all. It has to be almost 100% thankless and hassle-ridden.

I hope you'll really enjoy being back to where you feel called to be!

Love

Dennie

[Brownms46]

GOOD LUCK teeituptom

I don't blame you one bit!! Take care..and be careful out there...in the ER and the golf course..

[nursejws]

YOU GO TOM!!!!!!!

Work is always better when you enjoy what you're doing! I did that once...I was working as a receptionist at this one company, and on nights and weekend, I worked at a movie theatre. I chose the movie theatre over the reception job and a year later I was the manager! I loved that job.

[micro]

Hey, Tom.......
congrats on your decision and your career move.....

ya' do know how to keep it in the short grass

keep on keepin on,
micro

[Sleepyeyes]

Tom, after reading your posts, I have great respect for you and wish you the best in your career move!

[BrandyBSN]

Good Luck Tom!

[ERNurse752]

Yeah! Congrats and good luck!
Ever thought about putt-putt? hehe

[kaycee]

Tom,
I hear ya! I have been in ER over 20yrs and I am a Nurse Clinician on 3-11.(steady charge with some management responsibilities)
I'm getting a total hip replacement in July. I'm tired of management BS and 3-11.
When I come back I plan to step down and be just plain staff and rotate to 7-3.
Hopefully with my new hip I will be able to keep up with the younger generation.
Hey, maybe I can play some golf. I like it, but I'm not very good.
Good luck to you and your golf game!