abstract: At 32 years old, I have recently completed (April 2002) a diploma in mental healthnursing and have fulfilled my long-term goal/dream by working on a ward for older people. Sadly, I am slowly beginning to feel that my dream is slipping away, as I am looking towards seeking further employment, possibly in acute settings, due to the low morale and lack of support from up the hierarchy.
authors.affiliation: Oldham.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kettleton