I've been a nurse since 1982, have always loved it and what it offered, including the salary. I felt I rec'd a quite decent salary for my level of education. With a BSN, I made more than my husband with w his Masters Nd my friend with his doctorate. I've moved around a bit and have always been able to get a decent job. With the struggling economy lately, moving here from CO, I took an expected pay cut. Sometimes I feel "burned out" so might take a "Mental Health Day" everyone knows what that means now a days. The job has taken me to Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Jamaica and South Africa. I'm at a point where i can't work the floors, people recognize that and have guided me into fulfilling administrative roles. I think there might come a time when it no longer makes sense to work as a nurse, whether for safety issues or physical limitations. Until then, i'll hopefully rock and roll!
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