Hi Tude,

I would like to repeat what Anthony said, "Maybe you need to re-evaluate your choice of work".

I've spent about 20yrs of my 30yr nursing career as a Critical care nurse. I resigned from my permanant position 4yrs ago and started working there casual. I found it extremly difficult to get myself to work, & I beat my self up about it every time! I did not realise how sick I was & I was just making myself worse.I've seen more than enough death,dying & suffering.

As nurses we think we should be able to just do it and keep doing it, because we have seen and done it before. But we are human like everybody else and the constant stress on our nervous system is immense.

I still have my job but haven't worked for 15mths. I have decided to resign and retire completely from nursing. My registration is due and I won't be renewing it.

Take care Tude