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Back injury

I am an RN who was medically discharged from the Air Force due to a back injury (Rhomboid muscle strain). I need a job without heavy lifting: can't move or turn patients in bed, etc. I have been looking for a telephonic nursing or clinic nursing job for about a month in the San Antonio area. I have not had much luck. Does anyone have any advice on obtaining a nursing or nursing-related medical job that does not require heavy lifting/pushing/pulling? I am open minded about getting reeducated or certified, the GI bill will pay for it, but I don't want to walk away from nursing unless I really have to. Does anyone have any advice? Anyone with experience in telephonic, medical billing, or clinic nursing?

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    Definitely take advantage of the GI Bill. You earned those benefits! Keep in mind, too, that the GI Bill includes a housing stipend if you're taking on-campus classes (though I think that's changing to allow veterans and their dependents to get a stipend if they are taking on-line courses).

    In your shoes, I would look to getting a MSN in nursing education, nursing administration, or informatics (though some informatics programs are now at the DNP level). Being a NP might be too hard on your back. You could also look into doing nursing research---again, not so tough on your back.

    I hurt my back years ago---muscle strain---but have had problems ever since. So you're wise to think of the long-term as well as what you can do right now.

    I wish you the best and hope that you find something suitable.

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