Anyone working BUT dosen't have to?

[Elleveein]

I was so impressed by this nurse I met, she works at the hospital next door to the clinic I work at. I recently found out shes married to an NBA player, I asked her why shes working if shes married to money? (i didnt say it like that) She says she loves nursing and will always keep a nursing job. Does anyone else love nursing enough to do it if they didnt have to?

[Born_2BRN]

I don't need to work either. My husband earns enough pay check for us to live comfortably but it's my own investment an investment I have gained for myself not through my husband. I work part-time and no desire for full-time at this moment. I agreed with others who knows what tomorrow brings! It's better safe than sorry. I save as much as possible every paycheck in case we need it in the future.

[Dalzac, LPN, LVN, RN]

I retired about 7 yrs ago. HATED IT! But my body was a broken after 38 yrs of nursing. I just hated staying home and between my hubby and my retirement we did okay, nothing great but comfy.

I looked over my career and made points about the things I loved doing in nursing. My all time favorite was Coronary Care Unit. I loved all things heart. Esp arrhythmias. I liked watching heart monitors, in fact, I watched monitors going thru nursing school. I am also pretty disabled and have to use a cane. But watching monitors doesn't require patient or visitor contact. I am in a little dark room with 3 other people all cozy and warm, doing something I am very good at. I only work 9 shifts a month. 3 weekends a month Fridays saturdays and sundays.and always have a little vacation for 12 days a month. I love the people I work with and the hospital that gave me a chance even though I am older and disabled. I just cannot complain at all.

[NurseCard, ADN]

I believe that I would love to work as a volunteer nurse; I'm not sure where I would be able to do that in my area. Sometimes I think my job would actually be more satisfying to me if I were doing it on a voluntary basis; I know that sounds strange. I guess it would be nice to COMPLETELY be doing the job only because I want to.

[Morainey, BSN, RN]

My husband has said before that if he made a certain amount, then I could "drop down" to part-time or per diem. I told him until I have a reason to (ie, having a baby) I'd be full time, thank you very much. What would I do with myself if I didn't work full time?? Might be different if I worked 8 hour shifts though... can't argue with 3 12's a week! :)