Stepping away from direct patient care. Would like input

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Hi AN,

i have been doing the pros and cons of stepping away from direct patient care. I am almost 55 been RN to 20 years and CNA for 13 prior to that.

I basically live in a broken down body from all the years. But, nursing is my passion. I am afraid if I walk away I will regret it, and then will have a hard time finding placement t back in areas due to many things.

Age for one, my experience has put me in the upper 2/3 of any pay scale

What opinions might you folks have? Any and all appreciated.

Thanks

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Where will you be stepping to?

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Sorry, would be helpful to know. Basically bed placement control for our level 2 trauma hospital. Still receive the same wage scale as I made doing patient care. Lateral move.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I left the bedside after 39 years about four months ago. Best decision I could have made. ZERO regrets.

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Sorry, would be helpful to know. Basically bed placement control for our level 2 trauma hospital. Still receive the same wage scale as I made doing patient care. Lateral move.

...sounds like a good move, to me.

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There does not seem to be a downside... At all. Go for it.

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Thank you for your replies. I am excited for the new position. I start next week!

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Specializes in Surgery.

I left direct care 3 years ago and never looked back. 25 years of being on call, working holidays and nights as well as lifting heavy patients in the OR took its toll lon my body. I am now a nurse educator for a medical device company. I don't think you will regret it. It is a learning experience and an adventure. Good luck.

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