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Dear Friends: The members of PIEN are some off the smartest, most well-informed people I know. You are a virtual encyclopedia of resources. So I have come to you with for help with an urgent problem. I have long debated how long I could continue my job as a job as a psychiatric nurse. Several months ago, I voluntarily decreased my hours from 40 to 30. I thought I could maintain at that level for a while, since I worked in the out-patent part of the hospital, with regular hours, M-F, more stable patients,and lots of computer/desk duties, with frequent opportunities to rest. Yesterday I was informed that my job would be eliminated in two weeks. I was given the option of working the in-patient units. Which, of course, they realize I cannot do. Rotating shifts, week-ends & holidays, extremely ill patients, frequent codes, and incessant stress. Not something a 55 year old PWP can handle. I know they can't discriminate against me because of my disability, but can they simply eliminate me? What should I do next? I thought I had time to mull over my options. Unfortunately, since the hospital ambushed me, the time is NOW. Carole Hercun __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn