Transfer

Trans-fer

INTRANSITIVE VERB: to move to a different place, region or situation.

Yes, I moved departments…… again! Nursing provides us with so many options to spread our wings and discover a multitude of experiences.

Uncertainty about my income over the last couple of months, as well as a desire to top up my pension made me decide to transfer to a new ward and exercise my brain! It’s a place I haven’t worked for many years but have a great appreciation for.

Talk about coming full circle.

When I decided back in primary school to become a nurse,(Grade 1) never did I (in my wildest dreams ) imagine all the places this profession would take me. I started out as a Candy Striper at our local hospital (I think I was 14) , then moved on to Healthcare Aide at 16 in a Long Term Care home. I loved that job. It paid $2.15/hr, I  wore my first nursing cap and it gave me a real hands on look at what was in store for me as a nurse. Then on to self employment, Pediatric ER, Adult/Peds ER, Day Surgery and back to seniors!

I went back to caring for seniors, 34 yrs later. We certainly had our share of the elderly in the ED….but this was different. I got to hear the stories they love to tell, make a difference in their care if only for a short time and be part of a multifaceted team.

Who would have thought after a start in long term care…..that a transfer back there would spark an old nurses’ energy!

The bottom line is that I still get to do what I love the most.

Caring for others.