Big E

thanks I'll head over to the general nursing section!!

I've been a part of all nurses before but lost my password and it was just easier to make a new account. Really what I need is advice. I've been nursing since 1996. I started in public health. At the time I felt like I needed more adrenalin so I moved to the hospital. It was a rough start as I hadn't done any bedside care in 5 years at that point. (degree program was heavy on the airy fairy the last two years). Anyway I powered though and wound up in obstetrics for 20 or so years. At one point I was passionate, worked hard, felt unappreciated. Then as it happens I gradually lost steam and became hateful and crusty and took a whirl in the OR. Which I LOATHE. I am now doing a temp teaching connect care software which I don't mind, but this job will end in the fall and I will have to go back to the operating room. I just feel like I'm floundering. I have another decade before I can retire. I have considered going back to school for a masters. But why? And what focus? I live in a rural ish area. there is one hospital here. I'm just tired of being a nurse. Nothing appeals to me. Please tell me what to do.