Career change...need input and opinions please!

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Specializes in Hospice, Adult and Pediatric Home Health.

I am currently working as a private duty LVN. I make decent money but no benefits, vacay, sick time, etc. I am 35 and burnt out on nursing in general. At my age I just need to go back to school and get my RN and so on. I hate hospital nursing with a passion and I really don't have the burning desire inside to be a nurse anymore. WELL...I was just offered an opportunity to go to work with a top healthcare recruiting company here in Dallas. My neighbor referred me and I was able to get my foot in the door. I would be working as a medical recruiter with a base pay but with commission the average 1st year is about 50,000 - 60,000. My neighbor is in her 2nd year and makes 70,000. I am totally thinking a career change to this field would be good for me. I could very well be making 6 figures in 5 years from now. This is a big decision for me and would just love some input from you other nurses out there!

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Specializes in LTC, OB/GYN, Special needs.

I'd do it. You said you are ready for a change so why not? Best of luck!

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I am currently working as a private duty LVN. I make decent money but no benefits, vacay, sick time, etc. I am 35 and burnt out on nursing in general. At my age I just need to go back to school and get my RN and so on. I hate hospital nursing with a passion and I really don't have the burning desire inside to be a nurse anymore. WELL...I was just offered an opportunity to go to work with a top healthcare recruiting company here in Dallas. My neighbor referred me and I was able to get my foot in the door. I would be working as a medical recruiter with a base pay but with commission the average 1st year is about 50,000 - 60,000. My neighbor is in her 2nd year and makes 70,000. I am totally thinking a career change to this field would be good for me. I could very well be making 6 figures in 5 years from now. This is a big decision for me and would just love some input from you other nurses out there!

OK ... dear lady ... what are you waiting for??? :lol2:

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Sounds like a good deal to me. Sometimes bedside or hospital nursing is not for everyone. Thats the beauty of the profession, theres so many ways you can go. Good luck!

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I'd do it in a heartbeat.

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