Hello again...... I haven't been here in a few weeks, got married and have had a lot going on. I recently decided not to renew my license. I moved to Kentucky from Arkansas, and just don't want to nurse anymore. Like they say though, once a nurse, always a nurse, right !! I am still very interested in the medical field, maybe just in another way. Today is my birthday, 50 today, omg...... not getting any younger that's for sure !! I just think it's time for a change for me. Burn out I guess !! Too much red tape for me in nursing anymore. I know there will be a lot of people that think I"m crazy, but that's ok, maybe I am. I have just lost interest in nursing after 30 years. I love animals, and have thought about helping out in the veternarian field. We'll see !! All the credits nurses are required to have anymore, and it's just too much for me to deal with now, or anytime anymore. I've dedicated a lot of hours of my life to helping others, and I think that's enough. Nurses are wonderful, caring people, and I am proud to say I have been one of them for most of my adult life. But at this point in my life, I need a change. I'll let you all know how it goes !! Have a great day, and I look forward to talking to some of you in the near future !! .......................longtime nrs...........
Specializes in Labor and Delivery, Operating Room.
I agree with TrudyRN, please don't give the license that you worked so hard for. You might really regret it. That way, you can go back if you needed to.
I actually looked into being a Veterinary Assistant, (did you know that they call themselves "nurses" now? ) but the pay would be about 1/3 of what I'm earning now. I would like to do something different, too, but I don't want to give up my house either.
Good Luck to you Longtime NRS. There comes a time when you have to follow your heart. There is nothing wrong with leaving nursing and doing something else or staying home. Some will think you have lost your mind and others will wish they had the courage to do what you are going to do.
I am 45 and have been in the medical field for 13 years. I needed a change so now I am managing a Dollar Store and loving it!!!! They pay is a little less, but we make it. My husband encouraged me to make this transition to see me happy again. He is willing to tighten the belt and count pennies with me. I actually feel in more control over my life than I did before.
I would agree with everyone else when they say keep your license even if it is in inactive status. You may find that one day you might want to do some type of nursing flex-time. That is what I am doing, keeping my license and working flex-time in nursing.
Anyways the best of luck to you and I wish you many happy years!!
Hello again...... I haven't been here in a few weeks, got married and have had a lot going on. I recently decided not to renew my license. I moved to Kentucky from Arkansas, and just don't want to nurse anymore. Like they say though, once a nurse, always a nurse, right !! I am still very interested in the medical field, maybe just in another way. Today is my birthday, 50 today, omg...... not getting any younger that's for sure !! I just think it's time for a change for me. Burn out I guess !! Too much red tape for me in nursing anymore. I know there will be a lot of people that think I"m crazy, but that's ok, maybe I am. I have just lost interest in nursing after 30 years. I love animals, and have thought about helping out in the veternarian field. We'll see !! All the credits nurses are required to have anymore, and it's just too much for me to deal with now, or anytime anymore. I've dedicated a lot of hours of my life to helping others, and I think that's enough. Nurses are wonderful, caring people, and I am proud to say I have been one of them for most of my adult life. But at this point in my life, I need a change. I'll let you all know how it goes !! Have a great day, and I look forward to talking to some of you in the near future !! .......................longtime nrs...........
JadziaSolo
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I agree with TrudyRN, please don't give the license that you worked so hard for. You might really regret it. That way, you can go back if you needed to.
I actually looked into being a Veterinary Assistant, (did you know that they call themselves "nurses" now?
) but the pay would be about 1/3 of what I'm earning now. I would like to do something different, too, but I don't want to give up my house either.
Best of luck to you.