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
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.
Are you telling me that the nurses who come do in-services on the floor whenever we get a new supply make more than $100k?
Are you telling me that the nurses who come do in-services on the floor whenever we get a new supply make more than $100k?
Those who work directly for the company, yes. Lot more to it than just in-servicing but that is what most of you are likely to encounter and be familiar with.
Companies will use a lot of per-diem nurses as well and those guys get paid about what you make in a hospital.
Swellz
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Are you telling me that the nurses who come do in-services on the floor whenever we get a new supply make more than $100k?