I have been on disability for the past 7 months due to severe depression. It's been a hard uphill road but I am finally in a place where I feel stable and satisfied. I've been a school nurse for the past 2 years in a very difficult school (think: inner city, gangs, drugs, violence--no wonder I burnt out!) I don't *have* to work, but I'd like to do a little something other than working at Target.

Hospital nursing is no longer an option. I'm within 10 years of retirement, I can't work night shift anymore, and I can't take the constant stress, wear & tear that you have to endure in a hospital setting. Therefore, I'm looking into home health. It seems like it would meet my goals of working at a job in which I can give good & necessary nursing care, have flexible scheduling, and hopefully will be appreciated on some level for the care I give.
I have an interview with Maxim tomorrow. I have about 23 years experience in peds; about 14 years in NICU/PICU. I have been away from the bedside for about 6-7 years. I'm not sure whether I want to do intermittent visits or private duty. I'm looking for 15-20 hrs a week, no weekends, no nights. I have been very clear with them what I can and cannot do and they are willing to send me to a trach/vent/GT refresher. I'm not worried about my ability to do the job. I was comfortable with trachs & vents and all that stuff 9 years ago. I'm sure it's like riding a bike--I might be rusty, but I know I can relearn the things I already know. I have done very little nursing with adults, so I haven't even looked into working with adults, although perhaps i should consider it. I have also had a conversation with PSA. I wasn't too impressed and I'm thinking that if Maxim is at all my cup of tea that I may just go ahead and sign with them.
So, what do you think? What are your thoughts on intermittent home visits vs. private duty?
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