Had it with Ga and EC both! Not worth my health!

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Private Duty Peds.

ok all,

i have had with the state of ga and ec. i have offically decided to just stay with being a lpn.

right now i have this wondeful job where i am a private duty nurse for a 6 week old infant, working mon-fri 8am-5pm. i am almost stress free, no one to look over my shoulders, no crappy co-workers with nasty attitudes.

no nights, no weekend and more time with my family. i am making way more money than any where else i was working at in my neck of the woods. of course money isn't everything!

the deciding factor was when i went for my cardiology check up and was told i have to slow down or else. my lad and rpda have shown to have an increase from 60% to 70% and 45% to 60% in blockage. when asked if i was under any type stress, i had to confess i was under way too much.

having 2 open heart surgeries in the past 9 years hasn't been fun and i do not want any more of those!!!

the stress levels of the gbn not accepting ec( any longer till further notice) worry about exams, etc, etc, is taking a toll on me.

i have come to realize that my health, being here for my 10 yo daughter and husband are extremely important for me. becoming an rn is not worth losing those any of them!

thanks to all of the wonderful "friends" on this forum who have been an inspiration and who continue to be for others.

i will still " lurk" around here !

thanks guys and gals!

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Specializes in LTC, Acute Care, Correctional.

Wow!! I'm sorry to hear about what's going on in GA. I used to live there and was planning on returning once I became a RN. But since they are no longer acceptiong EC, I might as well relocate to Texas....my 2nd love.

Take it easy! Your health is worth way more than the stress that GA BON is dishing out. I'm sure there will be an even higher shortage of nurses there since this announcement.

If things are working in your favor, then don't sweat it. Like you said....money isn't everything! Your life means the world to your family. Good Luck!

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Honey, you take care of yourself. From what you're describing about your health you're right to slow down, take it easy, and enjoy your family. The rest is fluff.

We'll be right here.

:)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I'm sorry it's come to that, but you are very wise in your decision. *hugs*

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Specializes in Geriaterics, RN Student.

I am so sorry to hear about your health problems. Take care of yourself and the rest will come. As riled as the nurses on the board are, I am sure the great state of Georgia will resend their ignorant decision. Besides, Texans have always marched to their own beat. I wish you luck and a stress free existence. I am convienced that nursing school caused my high blood pressure.

Good luck. And may the great state of Georgia live to eat their words!!

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

Hobbit, if I were in your shoes, I would probably make the same decision. Your health and family come first. (((hugs)))

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Wishing you the best for you and your family. Your no good to your patients as an LPN or RN if your not good to yourself.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

So sorry your going through so much now. I definitely think your health is more important. Wishing you nothing but the best. God bless you!

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Specializes in Hem/Onc, LTC, AL, Homecare, Mgmt, Psych.

This sucks, but wish you the best with your decision also.

Sara

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Specializes in Med surg and Psych.

Sorry to hear about your health. I would not even have to think twice if I were in your shoes...I would do the same in a heart beat. ENJOY LIFE! You take care and cont. to lurk us. Traci

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

A wise decision, that I am sure will be best for you and your family. Your LPN job sounds wonderful too. Great hours. Take care of yourself and good luck.:icon_hug:Wishing you the best. One day the GBON will see that good , safe nurses can come from a distance learning program. There were 3 RNs at my facility and no one has complained that any of us are unsafe or in any way shape or form different than any traditionally schooled nurse. One moved to Colorado and practices there now.

If I were in your shoes, I'd have made the same decision. Your health and family should come first. sign0111.gif

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Specializes in long term care Alzheimers Patients.

Nurse Hobbitt

You take care of yourself, nothings more important than your health and your family. Like Melinurse said its sounds like you have a great job now.

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