Well this is let evryone know that after 14 and 1/2 years as charge nurse and assistant nurse manager That Ive voluntarily elected to step down to a Staff ER position. Ive been there, fought the battles, won a few lost many. Been to meetings and PI projects and committees to numerous to mention. The number of meetings is always increaseing, and I kept getting a little farther away from patient care. I finally decided this wasnt what I wanted to do, so I gave it up. And Im so much happier for it. I am really enjoying just taking care of patients and not haveing to deal with all the other things that go with the assistant nurse manager role. But after nearly a decade and a half, Ive paid my dues. Its time to get back to being a nurse and that is what I went to school for anyway. And besides less meetings which for somebody who always works nights meant coming in during the time when the sun is up. And when the sun is up, Im more concerned about golf. I guess thats a sign Im getting older. But Ive worked hard to get here, so Im going to enjoy it. And of course play MORE GOLF
Congratulations on getting back to the "heart" of the matter. All those extraneous meetings and committees can be handled by someone who is not as good at patient care. There comes a time in life when you have to decide what means the most to you, and try to do it.
Well its been a few months now, and the transition from asst nurse manager to plain old staff nurse has been a challenge. But I am making it, doing better. Have a bounce back in my step. I am enjoying life more and my work more. Needless to say I am playing more golf also.
I even smile more. And I have realized that while it takes 52 muscle to smile. It only takes 4 muscles to extend your middle finger in a salute...
Good for you Tom. I only lasted six months as a home health supervisor. I talked to ots of people on the phone, esp when in crisis, but it is always nice to be there in person. It is a thankless job to be in charge!
Good Luck to you! I am in management and am considering the same thing....................the salaried thing gets old......working many hours over 40......
Im still just doing staff nursing in ER, Loving it. I get to watch as all these young charge nurses get stressed out. They are sweet, but I really like just doing my job and helping patients. Life is so much simpler, so much more golf time and sky diving now also. So much less time spent in silly meetings.
CATHYW
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Tom,
Congratulations on getting back to the "heart" of the matter. All those extraneous meetings and committees can be handled by someone who is not as good at patient care. There comes a time in life when you have to decide what means the most to you, and try to do it.
Enjoy your golf!
Cathy