I thought I would drop by to vent a bit and seek some advice....
Well, for one is the weather around here. Falling barametric pressure and being a spine patient does not seem to mix in my book. Cold and rainy here and feeling it.....Both low back and nerve pain.
I know that this has happened before, and I do have good days - but when it happens with a vengence like this - I can't help but think - "Is there another disc going bad???" Or are the facets shot???
Even though I'm on the other side of this surgery, I can't help but worry about living in chronic pain (the kind that brings you to your knees on a daily basis) with no relief in sight. Then, some of the docs (not all, but some) make you feel as though you are drug seeking. - The memories are soooo vivid!!!
Then, there is the future planning thing.....Currently, I am in an MBA program with 9 months to go (believe it or not)! I want to try out for some nursing management positions when finished with this program. However, I seem to lack the on the job supervisory experience. Lots of nursing experience, but nothing managerial.... I work in a small ER part time (for now). There is NO WAY that I could go back to the bedside full time.....absulutely not. Can't imagine it....
I guess I am just looking for some input from everyone here for some suggestions to answer the question: What will I do when I grow up???
Nursing home director of nursing has come to mind -
At the tender age of 37, I am trying to figure out my options.
Suggestions anyone???
TTYL,
Poncho (currently ailing from bad weather) grrr