ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

[Canadian Girl]

Hi all,

I've been working in the ED for about 12 years now. I love it and I've never really considered working anywhere else. However I found out today that it may be a long time (if ever) until I can return to the ED. I herniated my L5-S1 disk and may need surgery. I'm an RN with an associates degree and would love some suggestions as what to do now. I love ED, trauma, pediatrics, basically anything active and adventurous. I can't go back to school at this point as I have two kids under two. I enjoy being physically active (would hate an office job) and challenged. I suppose I could enjoy something else, but don't know what. You all know what it's like to have an ED nurse mentality, so I thought I'd ask your opinions. Thanks!

[mcneillmama3, BSN, RN]

Good luck to you as well. We need to advocate for disabled nurses.