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In reply to the discussion: At almost age 76, I just announced my retirement. [View all]3catwoman3
(23,949 posts)11. I retired at the end of March, after 48 years in nursing, 45...
...of which was spent as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Turned 70 in April, and filed for Social Security.
So far, I mostly don't miss it. So much has changed in health care that is just wasn't much fun anymore. If I could have done only well baby care, I would have stayed longer. Helping new parents get off to a good start and watching them fall in love with their babies was always my favorite thing.
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Congratulations MM, you will enjoy retirement. A lazy bone you do not possess so life will always
SheilaAnn
Jul 2021
#2
I'm in same situation. Writing for myself, finishing book projects, rather than writing for others.
Doodley
Jul 2021
#13
yay. be prepaired to have hobbies and different outlets . your wife included .:)
AllaN01Bear
Jul 2021
#32