nurses 50+ leaving the profession

[ww2]

Nurses,

Could you give me some reasons why you left the nursing profession. I would like to hear from nurses 5o year or older, but will accept replies from any nurse. Thanks.

ww2

[mvanz9999, RN]

I am 54 and have worked in the OR for 30 years. I work very hard now and have for a number of years. The money is very good and I want put as much as I can away now so by 62 I can cut back to a mundane existence. I do plan to continue to work a few days a week even after 62, why not? I like what I do and can work as much or as little as I want. I do admit though if I could I would completely retire tomorrow, but that won't happen unless, can you say Lotto!

A nice, refreshing post....it's nice to see that not EVERYONE is so burned out they can no longer do the work.

[jadegypsy]

AMEN: My body is worn out, I ache everywhere, have been injured at work, and we get the same sad tale. All we need is better management. BS--we need more hands, some nice big strong folks to do the lifting and moving of people and equipment, and some real support from administration. I am thinking about selling beer and cigarettes at the local quickie mart as a vialble job option. Anything give me a chance to enjoy a few years of retirement. Right now it looks like I will have a few years of misery and pain without much enjoyment.