I'm taking a 3-month medical leave of absence due to stress from nursing. Anyone who is currently working with me will recognize who I am.
Basically, covid has killed nursing for me. It has made it into a macabre profession. I am now a full-blown claustrophobic thanks to the masking mandate, and all the other regulatory BS that has taking over everything. I hate what nursing has become.
I hope to continue to lead a healthy life, and then die before the medical industrial complex gets its hands on me. I've told my children that I want to die a natural death and I want only a graveside Christian burial when my time comes.
All the best to you, Emergent. Over the years, you have been a great source of knowledge, wisdom born of experience, and common sense. Our profession is the poorer for you leaving, but, like the others here, I am glad you are doing what is best and healthiest for you. May you have peace, health, and happiness; you have certainly earned it.
If I could afford it, I would join you. I understand the claustrophobia all too well. All of my friends are non-nursing and they don't understand why I stay away from mask only events. Many (((hugs))) to you. May you find the life that brings you peace ❤
Enjoy your leave from work! Don't feel guilty about walking away. Don't feel guilty if you decide not to return when your leave is up. Most of all don't leave us here without you. Your AN friends are here for you,
@Emergent - I wish you all the best! I am so sorry it's come to this, and grateful that I left the hospital for good in 2020. ? Please make use of your EAP if you need help. PTSD is no joke.
I can relate. ICU my whole nsg career and left it in March 5 months ago. In a cardiology clinic MF 8-430. So so much better especially with Delta going on. Best of luck to you! Take care of yourself.
Specializes in ICU/ER/Med-Surg/Case Management/Manageme.
I walked away about 4 months ago from an incredibly easy job (compared to most of you here) after 40 years of nursing in various areas. I'm now dirt poor, living on a meager "retirement" income but I've never been happier and more content. At peace, as they say. I plan on taking a little part time job at Costco giving out samples for extra money. That's all I need or want. My very best to you. Enjoy your life!
I totally understand and did the same thing in September 2020 after 23 years of Nursing. Made the decision to take an early retirement to save my mental and physical health. I have no regrets what's so ever.
May God Bless, Protect and Guide you as you make decisions for the next phase of your life.
CharleeFoxtrot, BSN, RN
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The profession will be lessened by your leaving, but I am so glad you are taking time for yourself.