When to say "When"?

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At what point does one know when the time has come to say 'When",and move out of nursing due to disease processes?

I am thinking that with all my arthritis, asthma and Meniere's disease that the time is approaching that I will no longer be able to be a floor nurse. My current job is primarily a desk job, but does require some floor/charge nurse shifts at irregular times. Thise floor nurse shifts nearly do me in. It take 2-3 days to recover from one shift.

I am worried about taking year off to even try to obtain disability (SSDI). I just flat out cant afford it. Even then, it is no guarantee that disability will be approved, so then it may be a much longer time.

I am discouraged right now with my job, with my medical conditions and with the economy/insurance issues we face, that will not allow me to "just quit, take a year off and apply for disability".

Does anyone know if it is true that one HAS to be off work for one year before applying?

ugh... I sound whiny.. don't intend to.......:wacky:

Specializes in ICU.

Please know if you go for disability, it is a very long process so try and get started as soon as you can. It took me 3 years to get mine. I had a representative represent me. He used to work for social security and switched sides when he retired. He collected all of my medical records and told me whether or not he thought I had a case. I have epilepsy and had some very difficult years with it.

No matter who you hire they cannot collect unless they win your case. It is the law. Then, they can only take up to 25% of your settlement. Not your monthly payments. That is also the law. They should have you sign a form up front as to how much they will take.

If you have any questions pm me. I went the whole way to a hearing in front of a judge to get mine. She granted me temp disability. I am under review now and don't expect to be renewed because I am doing much better.

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

update...

Ok, I did it.... I found another job!!! I will be a care coordinator for a managed care insurance(LARGE) organization! NO on call, NO floor work!! At home, remote, on phone and home visits, but no nursing!!!!! Wish me luck! and Thank you for your support!!!!

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.
update...

Ok, I did it.... I found another job!!! I will be a care coordinator for a managed care insurance(LARGE) organization! NO on call, NO floor work!! At home, remote, on phone and home visits, but no nursing!!!!! Wish me luck! and Thank you for your support!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :D:):yeah:

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I was approved in 5months. I applied on line the same day I left my job. You need a lot of medical documentation. I lived off my retirement funds while I waited. Good luck, wishing you the best.

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