Low On Energy And Time!

[nurse1717]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on a nursing career that is less physical as one of a floor nurse?

I'll be getting my RN soon and have been working on the floor for the past 5 years. At my ripe age of 51, with an RN degree, any suggestions?

A friend has mentioned a nursing career in research or case management. I do enjoy the floor but find myself much more physically exhausted after my shift than I used to be.

Yes, I have a packed home life too with 3 children.

Any other mature nurses feel this way? What have you done about it?

Maybe I should begin lifting weights.:monkeydance:

Thanks. Marie

[nurse1717]

Marla,

Great suggestions! Working in an assisted living facility sounds interesting. Would that be as a health services coordinator? I'll have to look into it--job description, etc. I doubt it would be a part time thing, but as you say, if I work for a good company, I may be able to get creative.

Well, now that I'm motivated, back to my Excelsior CPNE application! It's a mountain high binder of things to do! Are you familiar with it?

And retirement? What's that??

[nurse1717]

thanks for the info fleur-de-lis. i did home health though i'm lousy at directions. psych...i'll look into that one! and there's no need to say you're "just" a student...so am i!