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I wish I had your attitude and was as easy going. Always have been a type A, first born personality, but I am trying to change that. I have had a lot of stress in my life...horrible marriage followed by an even more horrible divorce, lost my home, and then my only sister died unexpectantly. Just do not want or need more drama. I did think about the issues that your brought up about being prn and not getting things down. That is a very good point. What kind of nursing do you do and do you like it?

Thanks for you input. It is in a hospital GI Lab where they do bronchs, tees, and other procedures like that. It is a prn position...not sure if they would expect me to be on call. I do not currently have ACLS..mine is expired. The manger stated they would give me the class for that and for PALS, which I never have tested for. I just desperately need a nursing position that I can do without being stressed out all the time like I have been in previous positions. I have had high pressure jobs and then I was also physically attacked by a patient and was really hurt. I am just so over nursing!!! But got to bring in some money!

What is working in a hospital GI Lab like? What is a typical day? My husband was in outpatient surgery having a minor procedure, when I ran into a nurse that I knew from school. I told her I was interested in working there, her manager came in and said she had an opening. But it is in the GI Lab part of the department. Now, I have worked in recovery for a GI center. The manger said they would train me concious sedation and actually assisting the doctors with the procedures. I am looking for a low stressful job in nursing...if that exists. Those of you who have worked this area, would this job qualify? Thanks!

I do not have BSN or MSN unfortunately, just a diploma. Honestly, I never have had a nursing job that I like. I hate to admit that, but it is the truth. It never has been a good fit for me and I do not know what to do. I need the income, but I also need a job that does not drain me in every aspect and I am dreading the thought of returning to nursing.

I live in north Mississippi and would love to do what you are doing. Cannot take hospitals or home health any longer. How do you find the agencies or the companies that do these clinics? I need to work, but will not jeopordize my health and sanity to do so.

Hello everyone, Need advice on best ways to prepare to re-enter nursing after a 3 year absence from it due to family issues that made it impossible for me to work. I need to start working again and soon. I am concerned about not being hired because of this, especially in this economy when so many nurses are looking for jobs. I am a R.N. with lots of experience, but I am over 50 and just cannot work bedside anymore! Any ideas on updating skills, knowledge, how to get my foot in the door for an interview, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Also, how to handle the questions in the interview about my absence. I do not have anything to feel guilty about, but somehow do feel this way. Also, any ideas on areas of nursing that are not so stressful...if there are any. I have reached that point in my life where I just want to do my job, do it well of course, but then go home and be done with it. Of course, I am returning for financial reasons and just desire a job that I can do and enjoy. Thanks everyone!!

In my area they seem to want young, good-looking women with a bachelor's degree for medical sales. What are your requirements and what part of the country are your positions in?

I have been out of nursing for almost w 2 yrs. now due to death in family and needing to take care of elderly parents. I am a R.N. in the Memphis,Tn area with experience in CV stepdown, GI-endoscopy, telemetry, and office nursing. I need to return to work and this thread is making me very nervous. I knew things had changed alot, but not this much. I do not know if I can bear the thought of returning to 12 hrs at the bedside!!! Any ideas on how to return would be appreciated. I am almost 50 with lots of life experience and nursing experience to offer. Need a job badly as I am divorced and am my sole supporter. I have never seen the nursing market like it is now. Used to be that you could get a position in one day. I have never applied for a job and not received it. The world is a changing!! Good luck to everyone out there!!!