JulieBoolie

Well, I have to say that after 40 years as a nurse, after getting fired and then stepping back into floor nursing (I had mostly worked in ICU before), I experienced a group that "ate their old". They threw me into the deep end so I would work my way out somehow. I lasted a week.

I too am retiring, probably around the 1st of March. My husband, who is a respiratory therapist, works night weekends, in a small hospital and is at the front lines of Covid. He retires on February 22, after his last shift. We both have been in health care since 1979 which is when we meet - over mucous (it's a long story). I have been away from direct patient care since 1983. I was ICU which I absolutely loved, but it changed so much. I was so burned out when I transitioned to transfer coordinator and then data entry which is what I'm doing now. I plan to do an online course for medical transcription. I need to use my brain. Reading, exercising, learning tai chi, learning to speak Spanish, garden, learning to do some DIY projects (I'm the most uncrafty person in the world!), etc. I also don't have a big social circle. I plan to check our the senior forum that was mentioned here. All in all, I'm just tired. I worked night weekends when I did patient care and my sleep is still screwed up. Hopefully, when my husband is retired, we can have normal bedtimes.

Such good reminders for all of us, no matter how long we've been in nursing!

This is infuriating!! He takes a joyride around WR hospital only with a facemask on, putting the secret service guys at risk. Saying things like "Don't be afraid of Covid". Says he's feeling better than he did 20 years. Can you say Steroids? He makes me sick.

What really irritates me is that he is the only person in the world getting the triple whammy of medications. He hasn't paid enough taxes to obtain those.

I do data entry for MI's in our cath lab. No pt care but you do need experience (cardiac in this instance) so you know what you're reading, and be able to assess if protocols where followed. I lucked into this job after 34 yrs of mostly ICU nursing. I could no longer do pt care due to back issues. Before this, I was a transfer coordinator which also required ICU experience but no pt care.

I did patient care for 30+ years- all in the same system. Physically I couldn't continue (back injuries from work back in the day when people said "what is body mechanics?". So I transferred to Transfer Coordinator. Really liked my job but was "let go" because I was vocal about the practice of bringing ALL pts into the ED even if we didn't have beds. So at 59, I was jobless. I really like working, and finally found my dream job: Data Entry for the Cath Lab (Stemi and NStemi data) in a different hospital system. I do my work then go home. I have the freedom to make my own schedule, as long as I meet my deadlines. Most people I work with are close to my age (63). I'm part time. I'm lucky to be married to a Resp Therapist who works 3 12hr shifts, nights, weekend and I'm on his insurance.

Hi all. I am 60 yrs old. I had been at the same facility for almost 36 yrs as an ICU nurse when I was "allowed to resigned". Lies were made up about me from other nurses. I was working in a transfer dept which was a desk job. I worked with 4-5 other nurses. I believe I was let go due to my age and salary. I have not worked since this event which was Jan. 2015. I was bringing in good money for a desk job. So my problem is that I can't work on a regular ICU floor due to 3 back surgeries and pain from a mastectomy. Other jobs that aren't so physical are 7-3. I live an hour away so that would entail commuting 10 hrs/wk. My husband doesn't want me to go back to nursing. He's a resp therapist working extra so our income isn't suffering. So my question us, are there any places that use nurses for chart review? I'm looking for something I can do from home. Thank you all in advance.

I'm not sure this is in the right place but here goes: I've been a nurse since 1979, in the same system. Moved around a lot within the system but loved ICU the best. I was "let go" in January and took time off for myself. Now the only thing I want to do is ICU. I will be 60 tomorrow. I've had 3 back surgeries, recent double mastectomy. Realistically I can't go back to ICU. I've always been a nurse but can't even think about going to the floor. The floor nurses have it so hard - unrealistic expectations. So...I'm looking at something I can do that is non-clinical, maybe even out of the hospital altogether. Would love something online. So fellow nurses, anyone who can relate +/or provide words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.

I have applied for a pre-op nurse position in a specialty hospital. I had been in the same facility for 35+ years, mostly in adult critical care. I accidently sent a rude email to the secretary of the VP of communication. Ironic, isn't it. I sent an apology email to both of them but I definately feel that I needed to be made an example of. I was "allowed" to resign but my record was flagged as ineligible for rehire to any of the hospitals under this system. I am almost 60 years old and have had 3 back surgeries and a double mastectomy and this was a dream job for me. I was a Transfer Coordinator which was a desk job. Able to use my brain instead of my body I have had 3 back surgery, a double mastectomy so I am unable to work ICU due to the lifting, pulling pts up in bed or turning. Let's be honest. When I started in 1979, there were no body mechanics. I was working rehab and it was a required to get the quads out of bed by a method of grabbing the pt around their upper chest, put their legs between mine and move them from the bed to their wheelchair.i know that doing this really screwed up my back. I really believe that I was let go due to my high salary and the idea that I'd retire soon. Another nurse friend of mine had been in this same system for 40 years. So from being a pre-op nurse would be a great.job. I don't mind walking and standing. I'd get to do direct pt care and teach which I love. I love putting in IV's and doing 12 leads. I plan to take a total of 6 months off - left jan 8. So I'm itching to go back to work. It was a traumatic experience and I had trouble working thru the anger. So I'm getting better at it. Thanks for listening!

I know this is an old thread and you have probably already made your decision but I just have to vent. This sounds like me! I made the change last August. They gave me the title of Lead Clinical Analyst. I told them I would need education and they said they would provide it. They wanted me for my leadership abilities. Well all of that was a big fat lie. I worked with 3 other nurses who were my team of clinical analysts. I was constantly sabotaged by all of them. Found out that one wanted my position which she got. I was even given a performance improvement review after 2 months. Can you believe it? 2 MONTHS. This after being verbally abused by my immediate supervisor. 33 yrs as an ICU nurse, with nothing positive reviews years after years. Horrible experience. The corporate world was not for me. I went to my old ICU manager and got an immediate transfer to day charge nurse. Just be careful. Get everything in writing. And know that the corporate world can be cutthroat.

Well through hard work and computer searches, I am getting the information I need. I want to thank those who gave me some good sites to check. And tell those with the crappy attitute, I'm glad I don't work with you.

I am looking for a database(s) where I can research leading practice on various nursing subjects. What is confusing about the question? Would appreciate serious replies and not dismissive remarks please. I am asking for assistance. Thank you.

I hope you guys can help. I am working on a new computer program that will be redesigning how we document. I am being asked to research various subjects and then provide the leading evidenced based practice. Are there any resources out there that are not horribly difficult to use? Thanks!

Our facility has banned Crocs because a nurse who was wearing them, was running to an emergency and fell. This particular nurse has had 3 other OJI's which tells you something. Our facility is famous for throwing out the baby with the bath water. In 28 years of nursing, these types of shoes are the only things that keep my dogs from barking by morning. I actually wear Nothinz because of the sizing. They've already taken this to the Safety committee and have made it policy. We were told in staff meeting. I just purchased another pair but made sure they were closed toe instead of the vents (which I love because they help decrease sweating). But I have a feeling if anyone notices, they'll tell me I can't wear them. Has anyone else had this happen?