Least Physically Demanding Jobs As An LPN?

pagandeva2000, LPN · Mar 12, 2008

Well, there is telemetry nursing, but not sure if they all hire LPNs.

Lil' Pretty Nurse · Mar 12, 2008

i think home health nursing could be an option... or even working in an assised living facility as a charge nurse... the best thing for you to do would probly be working in a md's office!! so give it a try... don't give up on your goals & dreams (even if you do have to keep pursuing your education to become a rn or even a nurse practitioner)!!

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good luck

MedicalLPN, LPN · Mar 12, 2008

I work on a Telemetry unit and would not recommend working in a hospital on the floor if you can't lift. I would suggest working in a clinic or outpatient office, you'll run your butt off but there shouldn't be much lifting involved. I would also avoid homecare and LTC because both those areas can have a lot of lifting involved as well.

Fiona59 · Mar 12, 2008

How can you graduate from nursing school if you can't do bedside nursing? You can't get a "pass" on clinicals at the bedside unless you do them.

Or is nursing education in the US really that different from Canada.

eldragon · Mar 12, 2008

I work on a skilled nursing unit as a medication nurse, and while there isn't any lifting, necessarily, there is 8 hours of standing, reaching, walking, etc.

There is an older LPN on my unit who works a desk job as a infection control nurse, and - sorry- I drew a blank - but checks behind all the nurses to make sure everything is documented - kind of like quality control.

I would think a clinic nurse would be good.

Go for your RN and work at a health department, giving shots.

pagandeva2000, LPN · Mar 13, 2008

If you are unable to actually perform in nursing school, where there WILL be bedside care for both, LPN and RN programs, then, it may be difficult to obtain your license. LPNs can also work in a health department administering vaccines.

Narcan616 · Mar 13, 2008

I really need your input for this.
I saw the ortho doc yesterday to get the results of my MRI. I do not have a tear of the rotator cuff at this point (that they can see on the MRI). However, I will have to have AC repair and that will be done in May after this semester is over. We discussed my plans for nursing school.
He told me previously to forget nursing. Yesterday after our talk, he stated there are areas I could go into beside bedside nursing that would work for me (he still feels beside nuring will not be an option for me after graduation due to my problems and my age) He stated the hard part would be getting through clinicals in nursing school, but with the surgery and proper care, I could do it.
My question is, what would be the least physically demanding job as a new LPN graduate? I am thinking that LTC would be the only option for a new grad.
Would going the RN route be more beneficial and open more opportunities for a new grad to do something beside beside nursing?
I am so determined to become a nurse, I am trying to think of different areas of nursing that I could still do. Besides the shoulder, I can't lift continuously over 50 pounds.
Any suggestions you all can give me is so appreciated.
The doc will give me clearance for nursing school, just not to do bedside nursing.
Blessings to all!! :wink2:

you can become a diabetic nurse for a homehealth care agency , that would mean your the person they call if they have diabetic clients who need insulin, glucose scans, ect...

Fiona59 · Mar 13, 2008

But HOW is the orignal poster going to BECOME a nurse if she "can't do bedside nursing".

Is it possible to graduate from any nursing school in the US without completing the actual clinical/skills portion of the programme?

pagandeva2000, LPN · Mar 13, 2008

I think that the issue at hand is if you would be able to make it through an entire nursing program; may it be LPN or RN to be able to try any of the options that were listed for you based on the challenges that you listed. Nursing schools on any level are very physical in nature. LPN programs are even more physically demanding, because many of them are at least 4 days a week, full time day hours. It will include going to clinicals, and doing the bedside care that is required, going to labs to learn and perform these skills, carting heavy books and traveling to different clinical sites. The clinical instructors may want to have you do some of those skills before her and that may include some sort of turning and positioning very heavy patients. Some of the instructors, students and other nurses will be helpful, others may not be so accomodating.

It is true that you can, as a nurse, do home care, work for the Department of Health (even as an LPN), work in clinics or insurance companies. Keep in mind, though, that traditionally, many places want that bedside experience.

I am a firm believer that when a person puts their mind to something, their true desires can happen. So, you get no argument from me if you desire to become a nurse if it is your dream. Make sure that you watch how becoming one can also be a drain on the body. I am speaking of you making it through the program so that you can sit for NCLEX and then try these options. Keep us posted.

lovablelvn · Mar 13, 2008

But HOW is the orignal poster going to BECOME a nurse if she "can't do bedside nursing".
Is it possible to graduate from any nursing school in the US without completing the actual clinical/skills portion of the programme?

If I am reading correctly (read it twice) she is going to do clinicals. She said " with surgery and proper care" that it could be done. She didn't say she wasn't doing the clinical part of school.

OP- alot of the suggestions sound good. Home Health nurse, dr office, community health clinic, I work for a HH agency and I work for primary care. I see my clients but no actual medical stuff is done. I am a go-between for state caseworkers and the pt. Good Luck and keep doing your best. :up:

scrapgirl2000 · Mar 14, 2008

PLEASE please do not give up on nursing! I almost did before I found a great job, and I do not regret it! Give assisted living a try. It is an easy as pie, least physically demanding nursing job. We work either 7a-2p or 1p-9p. We have med managers passing meds, although we supervise. Our job is mainly paperwork in our own office (not nurses stations), check a HANDFULL of blood sugars, and give LESS that an handfull LITERALLY of insulin (I kid you not)! and about 5-6 MINOR dressing changes, (I'm talking practically band aids). The pay is about the same as a SNF. You are independent and go home without a headache or without being physically tired. Oh, we also are not allowed to wear uniforms. We have to dress business casual since this is a home enviroment. The facility I work at is awesome, the caregivers are the best and treat the residents with such care and dignity, as if they were their own grandparents. My supervisor answers all questions (I have a lot since I am a new grad) and they are patient. The patients really do recieve good care and the staff is a true team that works together. The caregivers help you and they do not give you a hard time. You alos have the opportunity for advancement such as a supervisiory role or as a resident coordinator.