Question : Medical Profession, i.e. Nursing

Hello Everyone,

As some of you may have read, I had to give up my beloved job as a Locomotive Engineer due to having the PM and the electromagnetic fields of the locomotive.

I am now in search of a new profession. I have been interested in the field of Nursing for a while.

Question:

Does anyone know if there are any limitations working as a Nurse with a PM?

Thank you for your time.

Take care,
Casey Jo

10 Comments

Nursing

by hooimom - 2007-12-04 02:12:54

There are so many different areas where you could work as a nurse, I am positive you could find an area that would be fine. Even in a hospital environment there are many different specialites.

Most of the pacemaker companies have websites that can give you a pretty comprehensive list of things to stay away from. That would probably be a good place to search for more information.

It is great that you are already looking at a new career. My mom is a nurse and she loves it! She knows she is making a difference every day. With your medical history and PM experience you would probably be a very caring and empathetic caregiver. We should use our experiences to help anyone we can and what better way than nursing.

Good Luck!
Michelle

Nursing

by Buster - 2007-12-04 03:12:19

I have been a critcal care nurse for over 10 years. At this time, I am umemployed due to my illness. However, I echo the comments above. There is so much out there in nursing. It does not necessarily need to be at the bedside. Most people find their niche and what interest them. That is very important for an individual. It helps prevent burnout and boredom. Many nursing positions allow great flexibility with your schedule, job security, and the opportunity to care for others.

This is just me. I don't think I will be working critical care anymore. The physical demand and exposure to people with infections makes me nervous. Again, this is me. I will be back out there soon as a nurse. Just in a different role.

Nursing

by kko - 2007-12-04 10:12:18

Casey Jo -- I just pm'd you.
Good Luck,
Kristine

Hi Casey Jo

by Carol - 2007-12-04 10:12:49

I am a nurse with a PM, currently working "light-duty" d/t a few problems with arrythmias that require some "fine-tuning", but hope to be back to regular duty soon. I agree with all other comments in that the nursing field has many areas to choose from and not all are hospital based. I have worked in Home Health over 25 years with a specialty in wound/ostomy. Search the web under Nursing Profession or Career, you will be amazed at the directions nursing can take you, from the legal side to the bedside. As long as you have the stamina there should be very few if any restrictions. Good luck in pursuing your new career. Carol

Thank You Everyone!

by CJD2007 - 2007-12-05 01:12:00

Thank you so very much for all your reponses.
I greatly appreciate it!!!

Warm Wishes,
Casey Jo


Another voice

by janetinak - 2007-12-05 02:12:45

I have had my PM since 2000 & work as a Nurse Case Manager. This sitting-down postion requires experience but as I taught for 25 yrs I see no reason that you couldn't do it. You'll need to discuss limitations (lifting, staying away from MRI's, etc) with any program you apply for but I don't see it as a problem. Students with disabilities a lot worse than a PM (wheelchair, hearing & vision probleme, etc) have been accommodated in programs I have worked in. Then you can get a wide variety of experience & choose what you'd like to do. I have been a nurse since 1960 & worked & lived in 3 great states & have not regretted ever going into nursing.

Good Luc!

Hello Casey Jo

by SusanBrookhouse - 2007-12-05 04:12:28

Hi with regards to you working with a pm. I was nursing for a good many years with a pacemaker. No problems at all. All staff were aware of my situation and provided me with much care and admiration for being there.
Watch out for the floor cleaners, (the scrubbers) we call them. I have been told that the electro field in them could cause problems. My Cardiac Department said that is not true and the hospital concerned were being very over protective and nothing to worry about. It did not do any harm to me, as I said i was on the ward for many years.
Hope this has been of some use.
Sue

casey jo

by jessie - 2007-12-05 07:12:04

you sure surprized me! i thought you were a guy haha funny. i think you would love nursing and if you were an engineer you can do the science part. a shoe in kid. great pictures. lovely boys. good for you. yes go for it! you will not regret it. love,jessie

casey

by jessie - 2007-12-05 12:12:52

hi i worked phsychiatric for many many years. i do not wish to work again. i have had enough and we are comfortable enough on what we have in pensions. i would recommend nursing to you. casey. i loved it and you seem like quite a people person and it would be a chance for you. also males are really needed in the profession. there are clinics to work in. there are day programs where you don't need to do night shift even tho i am sure you could do it. so if you are interested get the info and get started. you will never look back. jessie

Thank You Jane, Susan, & Jessie ;)

by CJD2007 - 2007-12-13 12:12:41

Thank you for your input on the Nursing profession. :D

THANK YOU :D
Casey Jo
PS
HeeHee ~Jessie-Fooled ya!!! ~per your post ;)

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