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Sep 01, 2008 02:31 AM

Where to go after ER Nursing?


So I've been doing some long-term career thinking and have been trying to come up with a list of jobs/positions that might potentially interest me after having worked in a busy ER environment. I suspect that one day I will eventually get tired/bored/burned out, and would like to start at least thinking about other options out there. So, this is where I turn to you all......

So far some possible future career paths:
- Educator
- ER Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Paramedic
- Firefighter
- Flight/Transport Nursing
- ICU/CCU Nursing
- Disaster & Emergency Planning/Management
- International Disaster Response

I realize there are TONS of nursing specialties out there, but I'm looking for some ideas of jobs/positions that would be a part of the emergency world, but not necessarily nursing related. Any ideas??? What could YOU see yourself doing after working in the ER?


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from CRNA2007
Old Sep 01, 2008, 02:37 AM

Default Re: Where to go after ER Nursing?
CRNA school is a natural stepping stone.




Originally Posted by S.T.A.C.E.Y View Post
So I've been doing some long-term career thinking and have been trying to come up with a list of jobs/positions that might potentially interest me after having worked in a busy ER environment. I suspect that one day I will eventually get tired/bored/burned out, and would like to start at least thinking about other options out there. So, this is where I turn to you all......

So far some possible future career paths:
- Educator
- ER Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Paramedic
- Firefighter
- Flight/Transport Nursing
- ICU/CCU Nursing
- Disaster & Emergency Planning/Management
- International Disaster Response

I realize there are TONS of nursing specialties out there, but I'm looking for some ideas of jobs/positions that would be a part of the emergency world, but not necessarily nursing related. Any ideas??? What could YOU see yourself doing after working in the ER?
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Old Sep 01, 2008, 07:38 AM

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I went to a small OB unit where we do it all from PP to nursery to L&D.

It's a great balance for me - still have those emergent situations but not non stop.
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No. 3
from Itshamrtym
Old Sep 01, 2008, 08:45 AM

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How about ER case manager??????????????????? good luck!!!!!!!!!
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from NewRN12109
Old Sep 01, 2008, 11:54 AM

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I actually did things backwards. I was a medic and was stationed in the ER I did this for almost 5 years then went onto Nursing school and am now starting out on a med surg floor. I would say that if you still want the emergency end of it then do paramedic for a while or a flight nurse. Some of the best medical moments in my life and best things learned were as a medic. I am so glad I had those experiences. Good Luck
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Old Sep 02, 2008, 12:06 AM

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I am thinking of becoming a lifeguard on the beach, or maybe a marshall on a golf course. But of course the easiest job of all and still get paid decently is to become a security guard.
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from traumaRUs
Old Sep 02, 2008, 06:15 AM

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I worked a level one trauma center for 10 years, went back to school for an APN and now work in nephrology. Definitely not like the ER. I miss the ER so am starting a part time job as an APN in a community ER.
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from Roy Fokker
Old Sep 02, 2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by traumaRUs View Post
I miss the ER so am starting a part time job as an APN in a community ER.
"You can take the Nurse out of the ED, but you can't take the ED out of the Nurse"

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Old Sep 25, 2008, 12:49 PM

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Hi STACEY
I had the same problem. I was an ER Nurse for over 15 years and am now working with a Pharmaceutical company in Clinical trials. Several of my colleagues have gone on to pursue positions as a Nurse Manager or NP if that will help as a career path to take. It depends on what makes you happy. I found working in Clinical Trials to be less stressful and gives me a better quality of life. I found this job thru a recruiter who gave me great options. Try contacting pharmasourcenc.com ~ good luck.
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from JBudd
Old Sep 26, 2008, 03:03 AM

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You listed education, how about being the ED nurse educator?
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