Careers other than Nursing?

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Due to certain physical limitations I would not go into the nursing field, even though I have a strong passion to be in that field.

Due to an ankle I broke 10 years ago, I can't do a physically demanding job, especially if I'm on my feet for more than an hour or two. I wouldn't be able to "put my time in" as a bedside nurse to eventually get a sitting type job -insurance, etc.

Any ideas for careers I could pursue? Something a person with strong passion for health and well being of others. But not physically/emotionally too demanding.

I am also 28 years old, with a previous bachelors degree. But the cumulative GPA was a 2.34 - mostly due to very difficult math classes.

I love interacting with people and reading/writing.

Thanks!

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Social work?

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That could be an option! Do you know more about it? What people typically can do/where they can work?

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Specializes in retired LTC.
Social work?

I don't know about that one! When I was new to LTC & HH, I thought that there was only one job harder than mine - that of the SW. That job can be exceptionally emotional and distressing. It would all depend on involved clientele population.

I would suggest dietetics as in Registered Dietician or Speech Therapy. A Bachelor's degree might be a start, but usually an MS becomes the required degree for job security and financial & career advancement.

I did always think that I would have liked to be an Activities Dept Coord.

Unfortunately in the Health Care field, math and sciences are at the foundation of most career paths. It's been some time so perhaps those courses might not be so tough for you anymore.

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Yeah, I thought more about social services and thought it may be too emotionally draining on me.

is there a market currently for Registered Dieticians? Also, how would one get into an Activities Department Coordinator role? I had also thought of the idea of healthcare management (mostly working in nursing homes).

My previous degree is Biomedical Engineering. The math courses that tripped me up were Calculus 3 and Differential Equations. I doubt that type of math is used in the healthcare field with patient interactions? I'm great with algebra and statistics.

Thanks for helping me look into some more avenues!

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Specializes in PICU, Pediatrics, Trauma.
Yeah, I thought more about social services and thought it may be too emotionally draining on me.

is there a market currently for Registered Dieticians? Also, how would one get into an Activities Department Coordinator role? I had also thought of the idea of healthcare management (mostly working in nursing homes).

My previous degree is Biomedical Engineering. The math courses that tripped me up were Calculus 3 and Differential Equations. I doubt that type of math is used in the healthcare field with patient interactions? I'm great with algebra and statistics.

Thanks for helping me look into some more avenues!

Yes, you are correct. The only math you really need is basic algebra and statistics if you go for the BSN.

Good luck!

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