I don't like nursing anymore. What should I do?

[kicker0927]

So the title pretty much sums it up. I have been an RN for about 8 years now and I am currently finishing my BSN only because it's the easiest bachelor's degree I can get without being stuck taking 50 general ed classes. I can't find any jobs in nursing that interest me. I have done a little bit of OR & ER and I do NOT want to do hospital nursing. Most of my nursing experience has been in the prisons, state regulation of nursing homes for the Dept. of Health, and occupational health for manufacturing facilities and refineries. I like occupational health the most, but its hard to find occ health nursing jobs that aren't contracted or temporary. My end goal is to move to southwest FL and unless I want to work home health, hospice, nursing home, or hospital...there aren't many other options there. Anyways, I'm thinking about either getting Master's in Informatics degree or an MBA. I do not want to do any direct patient care. For the past 8 years I have been the sole medical staff while at work and I don't have to report to anyone on-site including doctors or family. So I would want something very autonomous, day shift, and must be >$100,000/year. I'm thinking MBA is probably the way to go? Would that pair well with my BSN degree, even if I wanted to get into non-healthcare related fields? Anybody have any advice? ...burnt out

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Hmmm...it seems like before you invest time and money in a grad degree that you decide more what you want to do and probably first, what kind of jobs are available in FL for when you relocate.

I know in my area the MSN/MBA dual degree is huge.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

Good luck lol.

[callinshotz, RN]

When you find that career, let us know how you like it. Earning over $100,000 outside of healthcare? Say goodbye to sleeping. Go into finance. Actuary science.

[callinshotz, RN]

Scratch that, I forgot you don't want to take a bunch of classes. What about HIM?

[tcvnurse, BSN, RN]

BY the way-salaries in Florida are generally lower than in other places.

[Rocknurse, MSN, APRN, NP]

I have to say this post comes across like a spoof post so I don't know if you're pulling our leg or for real. You don't want to touch a patient or go to school but you want complete autonomy and make over $100,000 a year? Let me know how that goes. I'm nearly done with my Master's, have two certifications and 25 years of mostly critical care experience AND I work in informatics and I'd love to know how I can make that happen! You might have to rework that plan a little...

[cleback]

I've heard some nursing directors with MBAs can make over 100k, but I would think you have to like the nursing practice to succeed, even if it is away from the bedside.

[callinshotz, RN]

I have to say this post comes across like a spoof post so I don't know if you're pulling our leg or for real. You don't want to touch a patient or go to school but you want complete autonomy and make over $100,000 a year? Let me know how that goes. I'm nearly done with my Master's, have two certifications and 25 years of mostly critical care experience AND I work in informatics and I'd love to know how I can make that happen! You might have to rework that plan a little...

I am barely starting my journey in nursing but even I know that OP is asking for something that doesn't exist. There is no easy way to make that kind of money. Getting an MBA is difficult. getting an MSN is hard. I agree with OPs choice to get a BSN as most masters degree programs just require for you to have a bachelors in anything. But you have to be willing to do the work. In healthcare, if you aren't making the hospital or unit some kind of money you won't be making 6 figures. Of course unless your go the administration route. I hear that route will have you wishing you could go back to the floor.

[Flatline, BSN, RN]

I have a BSN and work in a corporate setting and make closer to $150k. I love what I do because I see and measure the clinical impact that my work has.

Look into "industry" OP, won't be super-easy finding something in Florida but you might be able to pick up a field support of education position with one of the companies and make just over $100k. Some travel required for those positions however.

[cleback]

I have a BSN and work in a corporate setting and make closer to $150k. I love what I do because I see and measure the clinical impact that my work has.

Look into "industry" OP, won't be super-easy finding something in Florida but you might be able to pick up a field support of education position with one of the companies and make just over $100k. Some travel required for those positions however.

This sounds like a nursing unicorn. I'm intrigued. What does an RN do in a corporate setting? Is it more like consulting work?

[Flatline, BSN, RN]

This sounds like a nursing unicorn. I'm intrigued. What does an RN do in a corporate setting? Is it more like consulting work?

Not a unicorn, just a lonely horse that is ignored and stuck out behind the barn.

Nurses are hired for all sorts of roles from medical complaints, clinical research, technical writer, clinical consultant, product development, project manager, marketing, education, sales, field support etc.

Companies generally have a very hard time hiring nurses because no one thinks to apply and have a difficult time transitioning into a more "corporate" mindset.

For example, nurses will continue to use clinical resumes that list how you are ECMO certified, have you ACLS etc...not realizing they are applying to a position that is looking for skills other than clinical such as communication. Small example but a very common misunderstanding.

Most of the "industry" nurses you will meet are field support nurses who educate on products and give in-services. These are the most hospital facing but lowest seniority nurses. Still generally make over $100k.