Cardiacguy7

My original post was August 24/14, in which I stated that I was having a terrible time dealing with "my" emotions, working in a cancer Centre. All of you were so helpful providing advice, etc. and I thank you all. Jump forward to the present, and my world has changed dramatically as far as my thoughts about cancer care and pts/ families aware concerned. I LOVE IT. If I had of known then what I know now, I probably would have forgone critical care and worked oncology. I probably needed to get over "the hump" which I did, now I feel that I have lots to offer. However, last week I was told by our coordinator that I was "at the end of my career" and there were many younger nurses looking for work , so I probably would not be getting much work. I would welcome any input or thoughts to this statement, as this is the first time in my career that I have ever been told this. Actually having a terrible time. What To Do?

Thank You for the advice. We are going to Disneyland for 10 days very soon, so I plan to give it some deep thought. I don't want to feel like I'm quitting, but honestly I have never felt this uncomfortable in my 38 yrs of Nursjng.

Recently I was hired as an RN at a Cancer Agency. In fact just finished my first week of orientation. I am having a horrible emotional battle, as my wife has had cancer three times, and when I was sixteen yrs. of age my mother died a horrible death from cancer. Every day thus far has been a battle and I need some advice on dealing with my emotions. Any advice would be appreciated.

Awesome article. I am retiring July 24/14, so actually in ten days time, after 37 yrs. of nursing. I love to write and have never thought of combining the two things that "I" think I might be good at. Just don't know where to start or who to contact about getting started. THANKS AGAIN.