where do old nurses go?

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I am 56 years old and have been a nurse for 34 years. My body is wearing out from all the wear and tear over the years of nursing. So my question what is there for us old nurses? How do we figure out something else to do where the money is decent? Any suggestions?

Thanks

Actually, why don't we just put some ativan in the air vents and keep us all calm.

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We could string the Ativan into necklaces. Gum them when we need to. Does Ativan go with the Margaritas I plan to have served to me every afternoon? I hope the server is 21 years old, on steroids, and named Sven....and the uniform is a Speedo.....okay I plan to be a dirty old lady.:lol2:

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

We're going to need a number of [young male] attendants: masseusses (sp), bartenders, chefs, foot rub specialists--basically we need them to fetch and cater to our every need and want! ;)

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Specializes in cardiac med-surg.

we could try astronaut diapers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.
we could try astronaut diapers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BWAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

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endoscopy? infusion centers? shift supervisors? agency nursing 1:1 cases. good luck;)

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We could string the Ativan into necklaces. Gum them when we need to. Does Ativan go with the Margaritas I plan to have served to me every afternoon? I hope the server is 21 years old, on steroids, and named Sven....and the uniform is a Speedo.....okay I plan to be a dirty old lady.:lol2:

how about valium salt blocks we can all gum on. You can have Sven, I'll take the Rocky type to carry me and tuck me into bed.

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Specializes in ICU, HOME HEALTH, NURSING EDUC, CASE MGT.

Where do old nurses go??? There is a special place that St. Peter has set up for us...LOL...I am going to be 48 years old myself this coming April! After all of the tears we have wiped, the hands that we have held, and the comfort that we have provided, we do have place for us all.

It's nursing paradise! No back pain, no shift work, no on call, no mandatory over time, and no backstabbing. Nice back and foot massages, every day is a vacation, and you are treated like a human being. Now that's worth looking forward to!

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Specializes in Psych, Informatics, Biostatistics.

I'm 50. My plan is to cut down my hours. I go for an interview with my local hospital which may be 1/2 mile away Tuesday. Its working 3:4 weekends per month with benefits.

My other plan is to become a librarian. The program which I just started in January can be grueling. But, I see the reward as being pretty huge. I will most likely chose a medical library where I can use my years of nursing and love of computers.

Good to plan for our old age. Working 40 hours on most nursing floors in your 60s is not a good plan in my books.

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Specializes in Diabetes ED, (CDE), CCU, Pulmonary/HIV.

old nurses never die...

they just pass their expiration date.

their ivs just run out.

their shift just ends.

they become nursing school instructors.

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Specializes in Diabetes ED, (CDE), CCU, Pulmonary/HIV.

If MHA means Master of Health Administration, why not use that as a springboard. Manage a home health agency. Work for a staffing agency. Be a nurse recruiter. You have lots of options, just learn how to market yourself.

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I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to the islands, sipping cold adult beverages, and enjoying the warm sand between my toes, no malls, no barfing or pooping patients, no administrators dictating my every move....just peace and quiet. It may not last long, only until the $$ runs out, but I can hear the azur seas calling my name!!;)

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