This marks 25 years at my current job. It will also be the last day I work. I feel good about that. I think 25 years at the bedside is long enough and I am putting all my affairs in order, paying off all my debt and will not work as a nurse one day longer. I'm not an angry nurse, just a tired one at this point. My back hurts, my joints hurt. I cannot do this much longer. My body is rebelling. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel for the first time in a very long time and I feel so good about it.Well happy soon to be anniversary! My sis is an rn and it takes a special person to be one! My hat's off to you.
25 years is 7 more than I lasted. I left surgical nursing after 18 years and I never looked back. Making the decision is more difficult than leaving on August 25th will be. I agonized over the decision as I know you have. My body was shot when I finally left nursing and I tell you my mind wasn't far behind. I'm very happy for you. Lindy
Lindy. Since making this decision, I have actually been very happy. I am ok with this. I feel great about the decision. My husband tells me to retire sooner if I feel the need but I will do this for 5 more years unless I win the lottery and can quit sooner, lol.