steth

Hello! I have been reading alot of your posts for some time now while I was anguishing with the decision of a career change. Been a nurse now for 10 years, began in the operating room until last year then went to med surg, what a reality shock!! My gut has always told me hospice, but always afraid to make the change. Took me 2 months to decide, but I did it, resigned from my employer of ten years, and took a $4.00 hour pay cut. I'm looking forward to the challenge, time!!!! to spend with patients and get to know them. I'm sure most of you know when you have 6-7 patients in the hospital, it can be quite frazzling, all lights on at the same time, lab work?? who has time to look at that??? people tend to room numbers not names. Anyway, I plan to return cause I'm sure to have a million questions!!!! and look forward to all of your expert help!!!

thank you all , you've given great insight in your responses on hospice nursing. I interviewed yesterday with a company now waiting to hear. I've been a nurse ten years in ops, recovery and or. but my gut has always told me hospice. have worked med/surg for the last year and felt it was time to move. So, Hopefully I'll get this new position. I'm ready for a new challenge. Thanks again!!!