Any suggestions for a non-hospital RN job?

[joswald]

Hi everyone!

I am a nursing student in my last 6 weeks of school, and am looking for places to start applying for jobs. How likely is it that I can get a non-hospital job and what types does anyone suggest? I just know that I do not want to work at a hospital - I understand that it is great experience for new grads to go ahead and work on a med/surg floor or at least some floor in a hospital for at least a year or two - however, it just really isn't for me. I hate my clinical rotation this year, which is basically the same as the orientation that alot of hospitals offer for new hires (working independently, but under a "preceptor" of sorts and taking on more patients as time goes on). Plus, I worked in a hospital as a pharmacy delivery tech for a year before even getting into nursing school, so I know that I no longer wish to work in that type of environment. I am good at nursing, but the hospital is not the environment for me. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[luvmyguys]

HEY! I am new grad and I have been looking into 'non-hospital' jobs for some time now. I have come to learn that many home health agencies ARE willing to take new grads and train them. The easiest way to find out-google home health agencies in your area and start callling. Sometimes websites don't specify if they do take new grads. I have been surprised at how many do and will train to the case. Good luck to you!!

[Diaper, RN]

I am involved with a marketing a promotion business on the side with my fiance and we are really doing fine with that, and I love doing that. "

You know what, it sounds like you enjoy marketing a product. Why don't you go and pursue a career in medical sales team/pharmaceutical rep. The critieria for that is some medical knowledge and some kinds of certificate (But I think they'll give you some trainings). Since you have some nursing knowledge and you worked as a pharm. tech, it ties in nicely with the position.

Few months ago, I went to a dinner sponsored by the pharm. rep, the event's great ! I love how the pharm.reps dressed up 'glamorously' and how they educated the healthcare workers about their products. (No worries, I didn't get brainwashed by them).

Anyway, it hope it helps :)

[Kristenloren]

I am in literally the exact same boat as all of you were. I see that your posts were from 2-6 years ago. I graduated with my BSN in nursing and I am now a licensed RN. However, working in a hospital is not my passion and I will not be happy doing this. I was wondering, what types of jobs did you guys end up working at in non-hospital settings? As of now, I'm thinking of working as an RN for an insurance company. But what did you guys end up doing? And do you have any suggestions of types of jobs that I can work at as an RN who doesn't want to work in a hospital setting? Please let me know! Thank you :)