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Hi, same issues here in Australia. I have worked for 30 years in primary care nursing as Registered Nurse in all nursing specialities. It's only now, because of the high rate of compensation claims that the powers that be, are looking at implementing more of the mechanical aids and more nursing staff are required with continual inservices for correct manual handling.

Hi, it's been a year for me now away from bedside nursing. Although it took a few months to get over it. The 'Good Old Days' of Nursing in the 1970's and 1980's here in Sydney, were good, as in the wards were kept tidy, along with the pan rooms. And the trolleys were cleaned and fully stocked. And nothing was missed in the nursing care of patients. Unfortunately, in this day and age with lack of Nursing staff, things are being missed. I had made a change to the Opiate Treatment Services. Which I've learnt a lot about. I'm looking at applying for a permanent position in this field of Nursing. Will see how I go...

I have been working in the hospital for 25yrs, and have restrictions on manual handling for bedside nursing. I'm now working in a drug and alcohol dispensary unit, in the public health system. The administration welcomes RN's with a clinical experience. I hope you find a fulfilling position. Cheers...

'The old Nurses Back' I'm now in that boat too. I can understand some of your feelings...I can no longer work at the bedside as primary care R/N. as repetitive manual handling is a nursing issue. I am going to change to another area of nursing. It means learning more, but I'll be adding to my knowledge base. Look at where you've worked, you could go into teaching or being a resource person in your areas of expertise.Further short studies would keep one's mind occupied.And there's a demand for your knowledge. I wish the best in your endeavours. Send the depression on its way out of your life. Cheers...