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I need some help. I just joined the site. I am working as a radiology nurse in small imaging facility. Its been a great job. Unfortunately we are shutting our doors 12/2013. I am worried sick. I live in a small area. I'd rather not go back into hospital. I just feel nursing is over as I knew it in a hospital setting. I can't even get a call for a nursing home. I truly think my age is working against me.

What can I do? The thought of starting over again makes me physically ill!

I appreciate any help and all advice! Thank you everyone.

I've been trying to check into insurance nursing but dead ends everywhere.

Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

I am sorry too Esme. You have a lot to offer. Who wouldn't want a mentor like you? I hope something comes that will be flexible and take advantage of your experience.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Thanks....guys:x3:. I saw it coming eventually but I was powerless to stop it.....I don't put it out there usually but sometime you just have to. I am thankful for the little things...like I'm above ground..and that's good. I have 2 great kids that are my sunshine and by far my best accomplishment...like I can actually take credit...LOL.

They are healthy and kind, they are smart and beautiful/handsome. (even if they are just getting their licenses:banghead:) Life is breathtaking from their eyes...the sun will be up tomorrow. It's all good...tomorrow is another day.

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Bailey246

After 60 resumes ( okay, maybe 50)(not kidding), I finally received an interview in a LTF. Its like a whole new world. But it is what it is. The interviewer was like myself, from old school. I am surprised that LTF do not pay anything great. She replied, if I had more experience in Long term care, she could give me more per hr. I guess all that experience ( 30+) counts for nothing in the scheme of things. She said she would contact me tomorrow,. At least its what I'm making now. Benefits are there, but not sure what cost will be for me.

I wish EVERYONE of my fellow nurses luck in pursuing a nursing career at our ages. How disheartening this all is!!!

Thank you all for your input!

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Specializes in Home Health.

Best of luck to you. I hope you like it,that is the most important thing. I spent many years in LTF before going into home care and I found it very helpful that I had that experience as it made transitioning into home care easier, as most of the patients are elderly. I loved every minute and found it to be very rewarding.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Good Luck! I'm sending good vibes!!!!

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Specializes in 6 mos. of LVN, 10 Yrs caring for Mom.

AWESOME!

I'll have my BSN in 2 more semesters (hopefully!) and I'm now 55.

I feel SO MUCH BETTER just knowing somewhere someone else my age is doing or done this.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

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