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I have worked home health, hospice and as a consultant. Might be able to do research, work in an office or do case management. Most positions want you to have some acute care experience though. That might be your only roadblock....If you think of home health find an agency with a new grad preceptorship program with a minimum of six months to a year so you have someone to bounce things off of....
renerian
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What can I do with this degree? http://www.tobeanurse.com/passport_degree.htm
Great resource!
I work in Occupational Health at an electroplating factory. The thing that I enjoy the most is that I have time for my patients. If I need to spend time with someone then I take time and do it. Things are generally more laid back than at a hospital and there is not a waiting room full of people demanding my attention. Most of the workers take their breaks at the same time so generally I know when I'm going to be busy and can schedule my day accordingly. I've been here since May and I love it. I've only been called away from lunch once and I get to lunch on time. When things aren't busy I can surf on the net for health and safety related topics. I do lots of health teaching and NEED the net to print out information for my patients after all.
( I consider Allnurses to be health related. It has nurse in the web address so I doubt that IT would question me surfing while at work).
jessjoy
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Hi all! I am a student (done in May yeah!!!) I was wondering who has worked outside the hospital. There are so many opportunities for nurses now I may go the untraditional route and work somewhere other than a hospital. Can you give me examples of non-hospital nursing jobs?? Thank you!!!!