Ready to take the plunge ... returning to nursing.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Education.

Well after much thought and discussion (with hubby -who is also an RN) I've decided to return to nursing. Not sure yet what area. Ideally it would be a day shift, 12 hrs., with no mandatory call or overtime. I am so worn out from the last year of being a manager (in another field, working 55 - 60 hrs/wk), that I just want to do my 3 - 12 hr shifts and be done with it.

The majority of nursing experience is in critical and emergency care, but I'm 45 and not sure I want the physical stress of ICU. I've only been away about 3 years, so I'm not too rusty. I am willing to try other areas in acute care or something outside of the hospital.

Any suggestions?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Welcome back....what about office, case management, home health, telephone triage?

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.
Well after much thought and discussion (with hubby -who is also an RN) I've decided to return to nursing. Not sure yet what area. Ideally it would be a day shift, 12 hrs., with no mandatory call or overtime. I am so worn out from the last year of being a manager (in another field, working 55 - 60 hrs/wk), that I just want to do my 3 - 12 hr shifts and be done with it.

The majority of nursing experience is in critical and emergency care, but I'm 45 and not sure I want the physical stress of ICU. I've only been away about 3 years, so I'm not too rusty. I am willing to try other areas in acute care or something outside of the hospital.

Any suggestions?

45, you are still young. As former management, you would be surprised how easy work is with just being in charge of taking care of patients. No silly meetings, or anything like that. Makes it so much easier. You leave everything at the door. You get few if any phone calls at home, and those can be avoided with caller ID

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Well after much thought and discussion (with hubby -who is also an RN) I've decided to return to nursing. Not sure yet what area. Ideally it would be a day shift, 12 hrs., with no mandatory call or overtime. I am so worn out from the last year of being a manager (in another field, working 55 - 60 hrs/wk), that I just want to do my 3 - 12 hr shifts and be done with it.

The majority of nursing experience is in critical and emergency care, but I'm 45 and not sure I want the physical stress of ICU. I've only been away about 3 years, so I'm not too rusty. I am willing to try other areas in acute care or something outside of the hospital.

Any suggestions?

You'll do great - Computer skills are a big plus and you probably already have that.

Most nurses I work with are older than you! Working 12 hrs and 3 shifts is great - that's what I do - and no mgt issues - I'd explore the opportunites at your local hospitals and choose ER or ICU - it's better than where I work - Tele!

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Good luck to you and welcome back!

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