Any nurses with chemistry or biochem degrees?

[AtomicWoman]

I was wondering if any of you have chemistry or biochemistry degrees, or even took a lot of chemistry in college. If so, do you have a job that permits you to use that knowledge on a daily basis? I've discovered I adore chemistry, and I was wondering if there's a way to make nursing and chemistry go together, job-wise.

Thanks!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

My former coworker, an LPN, had a previous degree in chemistry and worked as an environmental chemist for years. She is now employed as an LPN charge nurse at a nursing home, and is basically doing work that is totally unrelated to her chemistry degree.

[ICRN2008, BSN, RN]

I took eight chemistry courses (general, analytical, organic and biochem) as part of my medical technologist degree. I rarely use it now as a nurse, other than basic lab values and such.

Pharmaceutical companies sometimes hire nurses- I would see that as a place where a chemistry background might be helpful.

[ecnav]

In hard core critical care your chemistry/physiology knowledge will be an advantage. Medical & pharmacologic research often employs RNs with baccalaureate level studies in the sciences. If your good at the sciences, consider an advanced practice career... NP, MD, DO, DDS, DVM... rock on!

[AtomicWoman]

I took eight chemistry courses (general, analytical, organic and biochem) as part of my medical technologist degree. I rarely use it now as a nurse, other than basic lab values and such.

Pharmaceutical companies sometimes hire nurses- I would see that as a place where a chemistry background might be helpful.

Do you miss it? That's a lot of chem to take. :)

[danh3190]

I have a BS and MS in chemistry and worked many years in an R&D lab. I hope to be a GN in 48 days. I didn't actually look for a job related to chemistry since I owe two years to the hospital system to pay off my school loan. I felt that I was pretty lucky just to get a hospital job.

[AtomicWoman]

In hard core critical care your chemistry/physiology knowledge will be an advantage. Medical & pharmacologic research often employs RNs with baccalaureate level studies in the sciences. If your good at the sciences, consider an advanced practice career... NP, MD, DO, DDS, DVM... rock on!

Thanks... I was thinking it might come in handy for critical care.

[AtomicWoman]

I have a BS and MS in chemistry and worked many years in an R&D lab. I hope to be a GN in 48 days. I didn't actually look for a job related to chemistry since I owe two years to the hospital system to pay off my school loan. I felt that I was pretty lucky just to get a hospital job.

Wow, a BS *and* an MS in Chem! :bowingpurI am not worthy!! :bowingpur