Well, it's official. I no longer have a job and therefore, I am no longer a practicing nurse. My legs were both just cut off at the knees. I've been doing consulting work consistently for the past 2 years for the same organization, who informed me that my contract is over and thanked me for my service. I looked back at the original training and contract; I neglected to see that it was 2 years. At the time, about 15 Advanced practice nurses underwent training for the consulting role and we all just got our letters thanking us for our service. Problem is, most of them are working. It was all I had.
I did just renew my specialty certification as a clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner; I worked really hard to ensure I'd meet the criteria to renew. So, I'll have those credentials for another 5 years and many would think it was stupid (because the cost was $350), it was a matter of pride for me. But I know it will be the last time; I won't have the required practice hours going forward.
Am I still a nurse? Sure. But am I really a nurse? Not any more. Another loss: check.
Sue i am so sorry to here your story,I to contracted this disease on the job, ( i am a firefighter)i also did TX twice finished second round12-24-11 i have geno 1A i was clean for almost a year and it came back..... i kept telling the Dr i did not feel good, But they don,t listen and i still feel bad some days like i have No strength and my body hurts big time...But they make it seem it is in my head, well anyways Sue i feel your pain... please keep your chin up..you will always be a care-giver Nobody can take that away from you
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