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Since the elderly get sick, you're going to get elderly patients wherever you go (Edited to add: and I think that's a good thing since you enjoy them - just not all the time in the setting you're in :). I was in that position not terribly long ago.) Is there a particular area that you feel drawn to? Our hospital has a very nice orientation for nurses going into the float pool. If your area facility does too, maybe you could do that, float for a while and see what grabs you?
Home care might also be an option. You could see your folks upstream of the nursing home.
I am just returning to hospital nursing after having been a school nurse for 7 years. My family was very supportive of my decision. I was concerned my experience was too outdated. I found a position on a m/s/peds floor on my 3rd interview. If I had wanted nights I could have had the other 2 positions. I was also open to new training on tele and ACLS. The key I found out was just for me to do it, as there is a big need for nurses in all areas. Go to Human Recourses and ask for a transfer. Try school nursing, it is a different world. I look forward to be a traveling nurse in a few years.
Hunter's Mom
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trying to get out of geriatrics any pointers..........