I was an ER nurse for 30 years, retired 2019. So glad I did. I am just starting a year of travel. 0 Likes
gere7404, BSN, RN Specializes in Emergency Services, Cardiac Step-Down. Has 5 years experience. 646 Posts Jun 21 I like my job but I think after 30 years I’d be done, too. 0 Likes
FiremedicMike, RN, EMT-P Specializes in 20+ years as a firefighter/paramedic, new ED RN. 258 Posts Jun 21 <shrug>. I started my orientation in the ED today.. 0 Likes
ERmadness 4 Posts Jun 22 Dear Mr Medic I saw a few medics go to nursing school and become nurses in our ER, mostly because the pay was better. You already have a lot of skills but being a nurse is different. It’s a lot more complicated in that there are so many different scenarios a nurse deals with. My advice: Be humble. Don’t assume because you were a medic, you got this *** down. You don’t. Your coworkers have a lot to teach you. ER nurses love medics. You will get along great and make more money ! Good luck Sue 2 Likes
