Help - Need A Meaningful Job

[pa_rn2012]

I've been in nursing since 2012. I've been absolutely miserable with the jobs I've had and I think I finally figured out why. Today I had a very meaningful and fulfilling patient interaction day. So I started wondering what jobs out there would allow me to feel fulfilled on a daily basis so I'm not so miserable all the time. Does anyone know some kind of job within nursing that has meaning and purpose? I got into nursing to make a difference and help people. I haven't been doing that for five years and it's tearing me apart. I am so compassionate, caring and love spending a lot of time with my patients and trying to make them have the best experience possible. Are there any jobs out there that checks all the boxes I'm looking for?

[cleback]

You found something already? What is it? Can you provide more details so others can be helped as well?

[pa_rn2012]

Of course its in the very early stages but I'm looking into something along the lines of teaching or patient education. Maybe with nutrition or another area. I'm having a difficult time trying to find a demand where I live for this sort of thing. I'm going to keep pressing on and researching though. Hopefully something will come up eventually. I know I have to stay in nursing. Going back to school really isn't an option right now. The problem is I don't have a BSN or any other degree. I only have a nursing diploma so this is going to be a very challenging uphill battle to find something within my scope. Especially since I've only done PCU and ambulatory surgery during my career.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Of course its in the very early stages but I'm looking into something along the lines of teaching or patient education. Maybe with nutrition or another area. I'm having a difficult time trying to find a demand where I live for this sort of thing. I'm going to keep pressing on and researching though. Hopefully something will come up eventually. I know I have to stay in nursing. Going back to school really isn't an option right now. The problem is I don't have a BSN or any other degree. I only have a nursing diploma so this is going to be a very challenging uphill battle to find something within my scope. Especially since I've only done PCU and ambulatory surgery during my career.

You might look into becoming a certified diabetes educator - the field is expanding. I do believe you will need to get at least an associate's degree. Then you will have to find out about training and preceptorships. There is a website for diabetes educators.

Hppy

[LovingLife123]

You might look into becoming a certified diabetes educator - the field is expanding. I do believe you will need to get at least an associate's degree. Then you will have to find out about training and preceptorships. There is a website for diabetes educators.

Hppy

Im pretty sure a diabetes educator needs at least a BSN, then it's more education and certification after that. The ones I met had their masters. It was something I had looked into very early on in my career.

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

OP, I truly understand the desire to want take pride in your work and have a sense of satisfaction. Don't we all? :) I wish you the best on finding that position that will give you that sense of purpose and meet your personal challenge

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Im pretty sure a diabetes educator needs at least a BSN, then it's more education and certification after that. The ones I met had their masters. It was something I had looked into very early on in my career.

According to the American Association for Diabetes Educators you don't even have to be and RN to get certified though you do need to have a bachelors degree in some health related discipline.

American Association of Diabetes Educators

Hppy

[pa_rn2012]

I'm going to have to do a lot more research on becoming a diabetic educator in order to make an informed decision. I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks all.