Help figuring out what to do P/T

[strugglingnurse]

Hi-

I currently work F/T (3 dayshifts/wk) in an acute care setting. I really like it, but on my days off I need something to do that is intellectually stimulating and less task focused than hospital nursing is turning out to be. (Its not that bad, just trying to explain what I'm looking for)

Any ideas of types of jobs I could look for??

I wish I can do some kind of teaching- nursing content, not clinical, but I only have a BSN. I was thinking of tutoring but cant find any job. I dont want to teach strategy, I want to teach content. I love to learn, analyze and help others learn.

I love cardiac, so I called a few cardiologists in my area to ask if they need an RN to do stress tests... but they all use techs.

Any ideas what other positions I can apply for on a PRN or P/T basis?

Thanks in advance for your time. I am really at a loss.

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[imanedrn]

I love teaching, particularly to my patients in detail -- something I don't get to do much of in the hospital -- so I've picked up a part time home health job. I get to spend about an hour with each patient/client. I will be providing care for them AND teaching, as needed.

Not sure if that fits your bill at all, but I'm hoping it'll work for me!

Good luck!

[RNperdiem, RN]

I have known nurses who work in research as their full time job and then pick up PRN work in the unit. They keep their bedside skills, and earn extra money.

I suspect the stimulating work you are looking for is not readily available on a PRN basis.

[ArwenEvenstar]

Hi! Possibly you could teach in a LPN program with only a BSN. I taught in a LPN program for 2 years back in the mid-1990's. I only have a BSN. The job requirement said "BSN required/MSN preferred". I did lecture, clinical, and lab with the students. I was part-time by the way. (All the employees were part-time actually and split the responsibilities of lecture, lab and clinical. I guess they didn't want to pay benefits?) I liked doing lecture especially, more so than clinical/lab. Most programs may want that "MSN preferred" especially if you are lecturing. I did land this job through somewhat unusual circumstances. And I think this program was unusual in some ways as well. But hey, ya never know!.... Just an idea.