Need help brainstorming slow paced jobs!

[shannonFNP]

I was in a tragic auto-pedestrian accident in January that let me with 7 fractures (tibial plateau, pelvis x2, femur, hip, clavicle, sternum) and for two weeks a 50/50 chance of amputation to my right leg r/t popliteal artery injury. I had severe anemia, respiratory depression, dangerously low BP, etc etc.

Good news is that after 12 weeks in a wheelchair I'm moving around off crutches now... which as you can guess, I did get to keep my leg!!!

The devestating news? I'm 21, was 3 months from graduation with my RN. D/t 6 weeks in the hospital, still being in a wheelchair for another 7 weeks after discharge, I had to drop my last semester and postpone it until this August 2009.

I did fortunately opt to get my LVN last summer as my program offered it midway through the RN program. I miss nursing SOOOO much. My friends still call me asking me to answer some of their questions, and the pinning ceremony that I was in charge of is in a matter of weeks

I feel fully confident in working right now as an LVN, but I'm slow and have a limp (I'm still recovering, as you can imagine. Several months before I'll be as close to 100% as I'll get). I'm wondering what areas of nursing do you think would fit? I'm open to anything. I used to be the fastest walker down the hallways, but now I cant do more than just a simple walk. I thought about working night shifts to decrease the chaotic-ness.

Thank you very kindly for all your help!

[Lacie, BSN, RN]

Check into insurance case management/telephonic case management. Examples

http://www.corvel.com/ (mostly want RN's but LPN's are used in areas like quality review, etc)

http://www.genexservices.com/genex_overview/ (telephonic and medical review)

Also check local research centers such as Covance

http://www.covance.com/

Local drug rehab - utilize LPN's to give methadone treatments etc. Usually mornings and part-time. Doesnt require much walking at all actually.

Check about medical transcription and also billing/coding. Most places prefer nurses with this ability. Some local community colleges offer short courses in medical coding.

Physician offices is another potential. Outpatient clinics like urgent treatment centers.

[clmrnc]

i have been in office work with 15 years and it would be perfect for you..disease management/workers compensation/disability case manager/managed care reviewer. I was just diagnosed with MS and my company is accomodating a 6 week return to work plan.