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Mmm..mmm... Just sayin, Medical terminology is "not" understood by patients, visitors and laymen, but we medical personnel use it all day long.

Hi Emergent RN, I hear ya, I do miss the free entertainment that's for sure, patients always blindside you with the "element of surprise" no matter how many things you've seen or heard. Thank you for your support and encouragement to jump back in again. Those retirement years are approaching way quicker than I'd ever imagined, and I should've given them more priority while I was "sewing my wild oats"...Lol

@llg Thats exactly part of "who I've been". The Risk Taker. Never doscile. Not letting the grass grow under my feet too long. Single and Self-Governing. Mind and body are telling me it's likely time to stop and smell the roses instead of vaulting to cultivate more. My current employer is an outstanding boss, he pays me well for what's expected, I have 100% employer paid health insurance, my job is pleasant and unemcumbering and my hours are good. I know he is a one in a million, my co-workers are great, finding this again will be darn near impossible if the R.N. job doesn't work out. The job I'm interviewing for is also "hard to come by", pays low on the nursing scale but double my current income, but the bene's far outweigh the pay. I'll be back in the career I worked so hard to obtain and that I have always had "soft spot" for. Nursing is a difficult job, it entails and requires so much of you, it is rather demanding, physically; emotionally & spiritually and the expectations are grand. It requires you to always be on top of your game technically, cognitively, legally and is hard to leave at the time clock. The interview is next week, hope my 6th sense and gut intuition serve me well. Once again, thank you llg for your input~much appreciated.

@NurseBeth Thanks so much Nurse Beth. In a way I do regret my zealous nature and thirst for knowledge/experiences back then, as it has landed me in a hard place for retirement years. The excitement of those experiences have NOT paid off in the long run. If I'd have opted for longevity with this company, I'd be all set for my golden years. You hit the nail on the head, as I do see this as a possible job angel with an opportunity worth pursuit. Just hope I'm not "chasing the dollar" for security purposes and forfieting my serenity and the nice job I now possess and perform with ease. Cuz, who knows how I'll fare after my professional absence for 3 yrs. I have very strong work ethics and pay close attention to detail, am harder on myself than anyone else will ever be so I need to keep this in mind if I'm worried about any performance issues. ALWAYS REACHING FOR THE STARS, yep, that's me :) But, I've mellowed in my days...thank goodness.

I've been an R.N. for 25yrs. I got out in 2014 due to "burnout", all at my own doing pretty much. I was very curious & excited with my new autonomy, so I wasn't about to be "stuck" in one job the rest of my days, there were way too many opportunities to learn and experience! So, I tried my hand at everything from ICU, Mental Health, HomeCare, Occupational, Circulator, Hospice, Rehab, Sub Abuse, Outpatient, Travel & Corrections, oh yeah even a Deaf School...you name it, I grabbed it!. I always had a fulltime and a per diem position. Guess I lived my career hard and fast. So, today I have chosen to cut my income and stress level in half, change my whole lifestyle, and am working in "Retail Sales". I've been out of the field FT for 3 years. Have tried my hand at a couple of per diem nursing positions while working FT in sales, and have not stuck with them. But today, I have a possible opportunity to return FT to a company and position that I worked before in 1997. Throughout these 17 years after leaving this job, I've often said, "I should've stayed and retired from there". I'd have great hours, decent pay, work that is not high on the "stress level" scale, it's what I've been trained and degree'd in and I can contribute to a retirement plan where the company doubles my contribution. I have an interview next week. Problem is...I've become accustomed to a "NO STRESS" job that is fun, not demanding or risky of litigation, decent hours and pay with no politics. Finally, after 25 years, I'm am calm and happy, never tired of my job. Could use a few extra bucks but without it I'm fine. I'm really struggling with this as I am nearing the end of my career, nearly 60 yo. and it really IS difficult to get hired, even to get an interview for that matter. Seasoned professionals, I'd appreciate your input.

OC_An Khe, thanks for caring. I've been a travel nurse. I don't meet requirements any longer. You must have experience in the field in the past 2 yrs that you apply to or TN recruiters don't even consider you. I've been a School Nurse for the past 4 yrs so that puts me out of the playing field, but, honestly I'm not interested in travel anymore, don't want to uproot myself every 12 weeks.

Who's your employer Libby?

Fellow nurses...the outpouring of responses warms my heart, thank you all for your support. That is the precious beauty of "allnurses". I've done everything from ICU, MH, Occupational Nursing, Home Health, Hospice, Consulting, OR, Travel and more. I obtained ANCC Certification as well. Yes I was inquisitive and hungry for knowledge, autonomy, experience and earnings. It surely disheartens me to think that in this stage of the game I must even consider a return to the education system for a glimmer of hope to become employed into my field of expertise again. Just never expected it is all, this whole thing was a double-whammy. Thanks again my com-padre's :)

exactly ​morte!

Been an R.N. for 22+ years, am 56 yrs old. In June 2014, had a motorcycle accident with a pretty severe tri-malleolar fx w/syndesmotic injury. It put me down, NWB for 12 weeks. When released by the surgeon to RTW, (after begging her) my employer did not restore me to my position. Two months later, in November, I returned to work in the full time capacity as a School Nurse without restrictions. I was placed on regular seasonal holiday lay-off for the Christmas holiday in December and by April I was no longer employed. Subsequently, I applied to every open RN position imaginable, seeking work in my field 8 hrs a day, everyday for 4 complete weeks to no avail. No interviews, no calls! Couldn't help but wonder, "am I being age discriminated?" I now work full time in an unrelated field, sales, making 1/3 the wage I did as a professional R.N. I must say, I am relieved of all the stress associated with the profession and demand, but so sad and grief stricken by the professional loss. Comments??

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]I certainly understand, I make way less than you do and recently made a futile error because I placed value on the wrong things. I was offered FT at my per diem job, $3/hr more, some great bennies, better hours and a 10 minute commute. Unfortunately, I thought I made a logical decision and accepted. Two shifts into it, I knew I had made the biggest mistake of my career. I :redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe my school nurse job and would opt to make lifestyle changes~vs~a career change if I had the opportunity again.

Oh, by the way TravelBug, I've submitted an app for licensing to USVI last month as well. Wishing you the best.

I too, have just signed my very first contract. I'm a Psych Specialist and got my first job in Corrections in N.C. I've been exploring travel for years and finally took the leap. I arrived by car last Sat. I enjoyed the journey here and have been in orientation for a week. The weather is much calmer than MI in the winter. I enjoy my housing which was entirely arranged and paid for by my recruiter, there is a distance to work cause the prison is out in the boonies as most are. I was informed that weekends, they have only 1 nurse on. On weekdays there are at least 5 w/some ancillary staff. This is discomforting, but will go with the flow to the best of my ability. I'll be sure to notify and document to mgt., my level of discomfort if necessary. The new people, sites, experiences, and location is refreshing. Corrections is a different beast I must say, very stringent, but a necessary evil. Looking forward to this venture, wishing anyone new to it the best!

hi 4notmore: I lost that contract, they gave it to someone already licensed in the VI. Needless to say, I'm going to obtain my license now, Mailing it tomorrow, even if I never use it. I've been trying to land my 1st contract for months, never traveled professionally before, but the good news is I'm signing my 1st today, going to NC on 11/30. Sorta wish I had a hubby to go with me, but I'm flying solo on this new venture. Thanks for the wish of best luck. Any tips for me?