Retired LVN

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

I live in Australia so our LVN/LPN's are called EN's (Enrolled Nurse. Silly name I know.) Anyway, I would like to hear from nurses aged in their 60's/70's because my mum has decided to retire in February and is going to let her nursing registration lapse.

Mum only became an EN 3 years ago (age 65 years) and endured a lot of pressure doing so. I am very proud of her achievement and she has been a thorough and caring nurse in the community since. However, I feel hesitant when she says she will let her registration lapse because if she keeps her registration, if ever wants to supplement her income, she can acquire work as an EN.

However, I would really like the input of other nurses (or ex-nurses) about how they felt when they retired and if they continued their registration or let it lapse.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

I would keep my lis active, as I am working in a physicians office, and thought I had retired three times in the past....one never really knows.....

best wishes

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

Thank you for your reply Sally. I have suggested to my mum to keep her registration active to give her the freedom and ability to gain employment as a nurse if ever she felt she'd like to go back, even for a day a week or so.

Thanks again for your reply, I will pass on your input to my mum :)

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Specializes in peds, allergy-asthma, ob/gyn office.

I would keep the license active. Even if she wants to retire... she could easily find temp/part time/occasional work in a physician office. The offices I have worked in have always been desperate for prn (as needed) nurses for vacation, sick days, etc. If she needs some extra money, I believe a doctor's office would snap her up to work occasionally.

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Specializes in Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC.

I 100% agree with sallyrnrrt and oedgar as to your mom keeping her license active. I have seen many LPNs in their late 60s/70s working PRN in very fast paced clinics and loving every minute of it. I just turned 51 years old and since I have finally been blessed with a fantastic opportunity with a major hospital, I can easily see myself working into my 70s as long as my health allows me to do so.

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