I started my nursing career at 39 and took a night shift doing labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum. While it was mostly happy work there were nights with bad "outcomes" including a mother/baby death that took their toll on my psyche. I ultimately found that I needed to work days and sleep at night. I do home care right now but miss the moms and babies terribly - thinking of going for a nurse midwife - but sometimes feel I'm just getting old "pushing 50." Plus I have a young son (7) of my own and feel he's my first loyalty.
Guess I'll stay put for now.
Peace and Namaste
Hppygr8ful